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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
The Flames of the late 80s would have merited the designation of elite team even if they hadn't won the Cup in 89. I disagree you need to win a Cup to be elite. By those standards, there is only one elite team in the NHL in a given year, and the Pens have not been elite for the last four years. Which is nonsense.
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I agree. A team doesnt need to win the cup to be considered elite, but to be a perpetual contender.
I would consider the Canucks to have been Elite over the past few seasons, but they're definitely on the decline now.
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