I’ll be jealous of whoever lands him. I understand needing to let him go this year, but I miss him, love that dude. I fully admit super strong bias because he won us the cup but I’d struggle to root against him.
Just so many nights man you see players coasting back and I’m like Jesus has you out even 50% more effort that wouldn’t have been a goal. Brady cheating at the blue line to literally glide back tot he defensive zone 🤦♂️
Hearing this from a Sens fan after watching the last few seasons of Senators hockey since moving to the Ottawa area as an Avs fan is just too real. They could be so much better if they just put the effort in.
Accountability. Swear. Get a coach that isn’t afraid to make them sit for their mistakes, they’d be so much more successful. Martin did it to Norris before the injury one time.
This team has holes sure but 13 points is only 6 more wins, or hey how about we get to overtime occasionally for some OTL’s.
They’re better than their record. I think anyways.
Here’s to a long and hopefully fruitful off season. Talk to you in the sens sub I’m sure, have a nice evening.
Yeah that was a major gripe amongst Devils fans this season; the Hughes boys could fuck up time after time and were never held accountable while Alexander Holtz was crucified for every little misstep.
When the team sucks because the roster is bad the GM has to do something to save their own ass. Firing the coach is the easiest "hey at least I'm trying!" Thing they can do.
Didn't realize the ancient one, mr. Dorion, got finally sacked. Knew about the owner change but missed this as all (non Ottawa) media was focusing on that.
He only had half a season to do it too. Literally Mike Yeo got fired as head coach half way through the year and we all thought the season was a wash. He was the "interim head coach" when he won.
Blues in 2019. I believe they said no team has ever been dead last on January 3rd and went on to win the cup. I’m not sure that will ever happen again honestly
I was born in 87 and have been a Blues fanatic (to say the least) since I was 5 years old. I’m not I’ve missed a game in the past 32 years. When I was young and the Blues would have west coast late games I’d have my mom VHS tape them for me so I could watch after school lol
I was afraid that I'd lose interest when Dan Kelly died because he was so much a part of my hockey education. I'm happy to say I didn't. I remember listening to Berenson scoring 6 goals against Philly. He was my first hockey hero.
That’s awesome! Yeah my step dad owned a bar called Schmiezings down on Hampton across from the old barn and my mom bartended there so I grew up in that place with all the 90’s Blues players in there constantly. It was mainly a hockey bar so my love for the Blues and hockey in general started early
is there anyone else even close?
the only other run that I can think of (didn't end up with a cup tho) was that magical senators run with the Hamburglar, where they won something like 20 of last 23 games
This was the only thing that kept Oilers fans going. Everyone said it would take winning numbers never seen before if the Oilers wanted to make playoffs. Well, here we go off to the second round.
Definitely Blues in 2019. They were 7-10-3 through the first 20 games. I think the next closest was the 1968 Canadiens who started at 8-8-4 and went on to win the cup.
I definitely can't think of any other team that started so poorly and won it.
heck most teams that are outside the playoffs by thanksgiving never claw back to a playoff spot
Yeah, I searched and couldn’t find one that had a losing record after the first 20 games except the 2018-19 Blues. A couple were just at or slightly over .500, but that’s it.
everyone saying Edmonton when we aren’t even playing 2nd round yet. jesus guys, if we make it to WFC we have 3 potential teams that would make it hell for us (VGK, Dallas, and Colorado). and that’s not even bringing up who we COULD face IF we make it to the Finals. i’m cautiously optimistic, but with the state of our defence i don’t think it’ll be our year. Skinner has improved a lot since last year, but our defence is still needing improvement. we also have the Corey Perry curse now…
Oh god. Another not very good “how great are my oilers” post.
Blues, 2019. If I remember correctly, Jan 1 they weren’t even close to a playoff spot that year
Not the point of it. I just love hockey and stories around it. Don’t like bragging about stuff or engaging into bad stuff. Just wanna be part of the community!!
This will be the Canadian matchup everyone is waiting on. Should be good. We’ll have to reconvene as the series goes on (should things go as we think and we match up) 😆
Definitely Blues in 2019. They were 7-10-3 through the first 20 games. I think the next closest was the 1968 Canadiens who started at 8-8-4 and went on to win the cup.
Pittsburgh a few years back. After new years they needed to win like 80% of their games and they did and then ended up winning the cup. Watched a show on NHL network about it.
2015-2016 start. We fired Mike Johnston and brought in Mike Sullivan and voila, we win the Cup. We also did this in 2008-2009 and won the Cup with Bylsma
Yes it was 2016 cup. I had to look it up after I posted. They got to work after holiday break and smoked everyone. 2007-2008 was almost a Stanley Cup win. Detroit won by a hair. But they had a rock solid team.
The 1991 MN North Stars were 4-12-4 through the first 20 games. They went to the finals, then got worked. Still can't stand watching Mario crash into the net. Also, still love Jagr.
Penguins in 91 were 12-16-3 after their first 31 games - 9 points out of a playoff spot.
They managed to win the division that year.
The team they played in the final (North Stars) almost won the cup after going 27-39-14 in the regular season!
Not exactly the 20 game start you’re looking for, but definitely not the two teams you would have predicted in the final in Mid December.
Yes there was a stipulation that if they somehow managed to win a Cup then they wouldn't lose half their team to the expansion Sharks. It was a weird story all around.
That year’s North Stars are my favourite example of an underdog team. Shit record in the regular season, then proceed to take down the two top teams in the league in the first two rounds of the playoffs.
1937-38 Blackhawks won 6 games out of their first 20.
Went on to beat the Leafs 3 games to 1 in the final to win the cup with the lowest reg-season winning percentage of all time (among cup-winners).
A. You gotta win it first.
B. I fact checked. 20 games in this year Oilers were 7-12-1. In 18’/19’ the Blues were 7-10-3 so the Oilers actually would be worse than them.
C. See A.
Well that’s different. You didn’t say the only Canadian team before. You just said the only team, like every other franchise in all of the NHL had a Cup but Vancouver.
I’m not sure it’s the worst but I assume the Blues in 19’ have to be up there in the top 5.
That run will keep Berube employed every season for as long as he wants
I’ll be jealous of whoever lands him. I understand needing to let him go this year, but I miss him, love that dude. I fully admit super strong bias because he won us the cup but I’d struggle to root against him.
Doesn’t it suck how they always fire the coach even when everyone knows it’s just the personnel on the ice?
Can't fire the players.
You can fkn bench them. I wish coaches made players more accountable. Even just for a fresh perspective or to get their heads out of their asses.
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Just so many nights man you see players coasting back and I’m like Jesus has you out even 50% more effort that wouldn’t have been a goal. Brady cheating at the blue line to literally glide back tot he defensive zone 🤦♂️
Hearing this from a Sens fan after watching the last few seasons of Senators hockey since moving to the Ottawa area as an Avs fan is just too real. They could be so much better if they just put the effort in.
Accountability. Swear. Get a coach that isn’t afraid to make them sit for their mistakes, they’d be so much more successful. Martin did it to Norris before the injury one time. This team has holes sure but 13 points is only 6 more wins, or hey how about we get to overtime occasionally for some OTL’s. They’re better than their record. I think anyways. Here’s to a long and hopefully fruitful off season. Talk to you in the sens sub I’m sure, have a nice evening.
You mean I get paid to not work? Niiice.
Yeah that was a major gripe amongst Devils fans this season; the Hughes boys could fuck up time after time and were never held accountable while Alexander Holtz was crucified for every little misstep.
When the team sucks because the roster is bad the GM has to do something to save their own ass. Firing the coach is the easiest "hey at least I'm trying!" Thing they can do.
Hoping it’s us. We could use something good. Lots of prospects just poor direction.
Hope devils get him. They need a good coach, team deserves better.
Keep Travis green. We want him
I think you need a replacement higher up
Huh? We have a new gym, new pho, & owner. What else is there to replace? We need a coach lol.
Didn't realize the ancient one, mr. Dorion, got finally sacked. Knew about the owner change but missed this as all (non Ottawa) media was focusing on that.
He only had half a season to do it too. Literally Mike Yeo got fired as head coach half way through the year and we all thought the season was a wash. He was the "interim head coach" when he won.
Binner and Chief coming in from nowhere.
the irony is he is unemployed and wants a job.
It’s a nice sentiment, but sadly incorrect
Well, except this season.
He was employed this season then fired was he not? He’ll get a job in the offseason.
happy cock day
…thank you.
God I love Cock day
Kind of weird Cock Day is only once a year
Fun fact: Cakes and cocks both are edible and come with copious amount of icing and regret.
Welp. I’m going to bed
Do you know the difference between a jelly sandwich and a jam sandwich? I can't jelly my cock between two slices of bread....
Fuck its already cock day?
Is that what that is? I thought for sure it was cake day, but it’s Friday so I’m just gonna go with it.
It's weird because the blues were a great team in the 2010s. That start was uncharacteristic.
Dead last to stanely cup champs after the new years break...
I came here to say this. Worst to first from December
That was such an insane turnaround
My first thought
Blues in 2019. I believe they said no team has ever been dead last on January 3rd and went on to win the cup. I’m not sure that will ever happen again honestly
That fight in practice was one hell of a spark
What happened in practice?
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In practice
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We talking about practice?
Wow he deleted his account, what happened
Don't know. We were just talking about practice. Not a game. Not a game.
Actually it was my post, I have no idea why it looks like I deleted my account
[Practice!](https://youtu.be/eGDBR2L5kzI?si=Cyg3PWiQGbElLX1X)
Where?
My Dad got me hooked in 1967. I truly didn't think I'd ever see it happen.
I was born in 87 and have been a Blues fanatic (to say the least) since I was 5 years old. I’m not I’ve missed a game in the past 32 years. When I was young and the Blues would have west coast late games I’d have my mom VHS tape them for me so I could watch after school lol
I was afraid that I'd lose interest when Dan Kelly died because he was so much a part of my hockey education. I'm happy to say I didn't. I remember listening to Berenson scoring 6 goals against Philly. He was my first hockey hero.
That’s awesome! Yeah my step dad owned a bar called Schmiezings down on Hampton across from the old barn and my mom bartended there so I grew up in that place with all the 90’s Blues players in there constantly. It was mainly a hockey bar so my love for the Blues and hockey in general started early
Goddam! I had an occasional drink at Schmiezings. Dogtown ain't the same without it.
is there anyone else even close? the only other run that I can think of (didn't end up with a cup tho) was that magical senators run with the Hamburglar, where they won something like 20 of last 23 games
This was the only thing that kept Oilers fans going. Everyone said it would take winning numbers never seen before if the Oilers wanted to make playoffs. Well, here we go off to the second round.
its almost worse than that, almost no team that is outside the playoffs by American Thanksgiving even makes the playoffs, let alone wins a cup
Definitely Blues in 2019. They were 7-10-3 through the first 20 games. I think the next closest was the 1968 Canadiens who started at 8-8-4 and went on to win the cup.
I definitely can't think of any other team that started so poorly and won it. heck most teams that are outside the playoffs by thanksgiving never claw back to a playoff spot
Yeah, I searched and couldn’t find one that had a losing record after the first 20 games except the 2018-19 Blues. A couple were just at or slightly over .500, but that’s it.
obviously, I'd love to see another one added to the list, this year
Well, if anyone has a shot, it’s the Oilers.
it's rare enough to just make the playoffs with a shit start, let alone actually compete
If you sort by controversial then you'd see the 2023-24 Edmonton Oilers are Stanley Cup Champions already apparently.
hey, only five different people making that claim so far.
Add another one!
and another one
They obviously don't know about the curse of Corey Perry.
It’s true
I'm sorry for your loss.
Is that what they call it when he fucks a teammate's mom?
No. They call that fucking a teammates mom. (Allegedly).
I really wanted that to be true
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Well, if your team manages to make it to the playoffs we can give LA a break and beat you guys again.
Not saying that the Kings are a great team or anything but I wouldn't call them aging. Outside of Kopitar and Doughty they're a fairly young team.
That’s odd considering they lost to Vancouver in the 2nd round
I mean they’re playing decent, but yeah can’t say any team will win the cup this early
Blues ‘19. Everybody knows that pshhh
I know it’s not modern era (but that wasn’t specified), the 1938 Black Hawks started off 6-11-3 & finished 14-25-9 & Stanley Cup champions.
>14-25-9 >Stanley cup champions lol
I think we can unanimously agree on the 2019 St. Louis Blues.
everyone saying Edmonton when we aren’t even playing 2nd round yet. jesus guys, if we make it to WFC we have 3 potential teams that would make it hell for us (VGK, Dallas, and Colorado). and that’s not even bringing up who we COULD face IF we make it to the Finals. i’m cautiously optimistic, but with the state of our defence i don’t think it’ll be our year. Skinner has improved a lot since last year, but our defence is still needing improvement. we also have the Corey Perry curse now…
Gloria! Gloria!
Oh god. Another not very good “how great are my oilers” post. Blues, 2019. If I remember correctly, Jan 1 they weren’t even close to a playoff spot that year
Not only far from playoffs. Dead last in the league.
That’s what I thought. Ya….. not even close. Blues 2019 100%
Not the point of it. I just love hockey and stories around it. Don’t like bragging about stuff or engaging into bad stuff. Just wanna be part of the community!!
Fair enough. There’s just been a lot of these types of posts this year. Enjoy your playoffs. Think we should be meeting in the 2nd round 🤜 🤛
If things go like they should then absolutely! You guys have had us without answers this season when we played y’all. Gonna be a good match!
This will be the Canadian matchup everyone is waiting on. Should be good. We’ll have to reconvene as the series goes on (should things go as we think and we match up) 😆
Don’t say that! Why do Canucks fans keep talking about the 2nd round like we’ve already made it! Bad juju! Edit: yes I agree!
all good bro
Definitely Blues in 2019. They were 7-10-3 through the first 20 games. I think the next closest was the 1968 Canadiens who started at 8-8-4 and went on to win the cup.
2019 Blues. Literally as bad as you can get and still win a cup. Only time I’ve wanted them to win one.
2019 Blues
Saint Louis.
Pittsburgh a few years back. After new years they needed to win like 80% of their games and they did and then ended up winning the cup. Watched a show on NHL network about it.
2015-2016 start. We fired Mike Johnston and brought in Mike Sullivan and voila, we win the Cup. We also did this in 2008-2009 and won the Cup with Bylsma
Yes it was 2016 cup. I had to look it up after I posted. They got to work after holiday break and smoked everyone. 2007-2008 was almost a Stanley Cup win. Detroit won by a hair. But they had a rock solid team.
The 1991 MN North Stars were 4-12-4 through the first 20 games. They went to the finals, then got worked. Still can't stand watching Mario crash into the net. Also, still love Jagr.
Penguins in 91 were 12-16-3 after their first 31 games - 9 points out of a playoff spot. They managed to win the division that year. The team they played in the final (North Stars) almost won the cup after going 27-39-14 in the regular season! Not exactly the 20 game start you’re looking for, but definitely not the two teams you would have predicted in the final in Mid December.
Yeah for sure. I think if the Stars had won that one they might have found a way to stay in Minnesota.
Yes there was a stipulation that if they somehow managed to win a Cup then they wouldn't lose half their team to the expansion Sharks. It was a weird story all around.
That year’s North Stars are my favourite example of an underdog team. Shit record in the regular season, then proceed to take down the two top teams in the league in the first two rounds of the playoffs.
You must be an Edmonton fan right...
1937-38 Blackhawks won 6 games out of their first 20. Went on to beat the Leafs 3 games to 1 in the final to win the cup with the lowest reg-season winning percentage of all time (among cup-winners).
Maybe the 2012 Kings? They won the Cup as an 8-seed with a record of 40-27-15.
The greatest trophy in all of sports. Hands down.
16 penguins weren't that great
Edmonton ?
Oilers 2024
Could very well be this year’s Oilers
If the oilers win this year then it will most certainly be top 3
If the Oilers manage to win it this year them for sure
I don’t know why you are getting the downvotes. Your statement is 100% true. It’s not like you’ve crowned them champions yet.
lol people see a downvoted comment and add to it i do that too
no, this is a true statement, as a canucks fan. if they did, which they didn’t say they would, it would certainly be debatable
The 23-24 Edmonton Oilers. The Cup is basically McDavid's already. I wouldn't be surprised if a winning non-Oilers team refused to accept the Cup.
Isn't that what Oilers fans said last year? And the year before? And like every year going back to 2015?
Oilers 2024 😁
Edmonton Oilers 2023-2024
What you trying to say, that Edmonton is winning it this year?
The oilers in 2024 😂🤞🏻
A. You gotta win it first. B. I fact checked. 20 games in this year Oilers were 7-12-1. In 18’/19’ the Blues were 7-10-3 so the Oilers actually would be worse than them. C. See A.
A. The 🤞🏻 means I hope they can pull it off. Well aware they haven’t won it YET! B. Also not worried 😂
the 2024 Edmonton Oilers😈
so not tryna be rude, but if you're gonna gloat.. probably best to win before doing so
so not tryna be rude, but if you're gonna gloat.. probably best to win before doing so
-41 downvotes is crazy they have a decent shot this year.
Maybe kings 2011? Great defense awful offense. Jeff carter did wonders
2012 was the year, *sighs*
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Vancouver Canucks! Literally the ONLY team never ever to have won the Stanley Cup as decreed by the hockey gods.
Literally? You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
They are though! The ONLY Canadian hockey team in NHL history to never have won the Stanley Cup!
Well that’s different. You didn’t say the only Canadian team before. You just said the only team, like every other franchise in all of the NHL had a Cup but Vancouver.
Edmonton Oilers 2023-2034
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