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Originally Posted by MelBridgeman
I disagree...making it the finals one year doesn't make you elite. They aren't and won't be with this lineup in the same category as the Chicagos, Bostons, Detriots, Pittsburghs and recently LA...those teams have had better success in the regular season and playoffs than Vancouver over a longer period - Vancouver is a level below. Sometimes great teams catch all the right breaks..but they haven't been able to sustain it - sustainability is what makes you elite.
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You forgot the back to back president's trophies.
1st President's trophy was 10 points ahead of anyone else...sorry but that is pretty remarkable.
In those 2 seasons, the Preds were the only WC team to make it to the second round both years, Red Wings were the only other WC team with 100+ points each season, and only had one series win to their credit.
Flyers and Penguins also had 100+ points both years, and Flyers made it to second round each year (but no further), as did the Caps.
I hate the nucks, but it's impossible to argue that they weren't elite (if not the best team) those two years. Division wins and 2nd round exits the prior two years mean they were still elite over a four year period...Pens, Caps, Flyers, Blackhawks & Red Wings are the only teams with comparable achievements...