I don't just want a team with a "plausible path to the cup" - though this might be more fair and realistic.
Rather, what I want is a team that is a genuine contender and has 5+ consecutive stabs at the cup.
Washington led the division many times before winning the cup. Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and LA all had several stabs at the can as contenders. Even Vegas and Florida can be included in this group.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket for one playoff run. Rather, the team should be elite for a handful of years.
Cap efficiency and asset management matter.
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