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Originally Posted by Jay Random
Anaheim: Full rebuild, 7 consecutive seasons out of playoffs and counting. One series win in 10 years.
Detroit: Full rebuild, 9 consecutive seasons out of playoffs and counting.
Buffalo: Full rebuild, 14 consecutive seasons out of playoffs and counting.
Arizona: Full rebuild. Only playoff appearance for 12 years was in the Covid year, when they won the qualifying round. Franchise suspended, all assets went to Utah.
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Detroit hasn't picked top 3, Utah/Arizona hasn't picked top 2, and Anaheim hasn't picked first.
Most of the reason for rebuilding is acquiring the coveted franchise center. Buffalo kind of did, but blew it.