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Originally Posted by Hackey

Florida Panthers - 18 years out of the playoffs, 24 years and only 1 playoff round win, then magically three straight trips to the finals and two Stanley Cups.

Tampa Bay Lightning - 9 years out of the playoffs, one playoff round win in 11 straight years, then win a Stanley Cup.

Chicago Blackhawks - 9 years out of the playoffs, 2 playoffs round wins in 11 years which happened in the same season right before....a Stanley Cup.

LA Kings - 6 straight years out of playoffs, 8 straight years with no playoff wins, then a Stanley Cup.

Carolina Hurricanes - 9 years out of the playoffs, 3 playoff wins in 12 years which were all in the same season, then Stanley Cup.

Pittsburgh Penguins - 4 years straight years being one of the worst teams in the league, no playoff wins in 5 years, then they go to the finals and win the Cup the next year.

Ahhhh got it. Let’s just be absolutely terrible for 9-18 years and then reap the rewards!!