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NHL needs to scrap the "playoffs". Here's why.

82 games. 6-7 months. Presidents Trophy no more, get rid of it. Top team after 82 games wins the Stanley Cup. Think about it, from game 1-82, teams will be going for it, no off nights, no BS. They all count. 82 games is a huge schedule, real big sample size. If you can be the best team after 82 games, you deserve the Stanley Cup. No more hockey into mid-June, for the love of God. Could you imagine the final 10 or so games of an NHL season if the Stanley Cup was on the line? Think about that for a minute.

Lets' take a look back here over the years, here would be your Stanley Cup Champions.

2016-17: Washington Capitals
2015-16: Washington Captials
2014-15: New York Rangers
2013-14: Boston Bruins
2012-13: Chicago Blackhawks
2011-12: Vancouver Canucks
2010-11: Vancouver Canucks
2009-10: Washington Capitals
2008-09: San Jose Sharks
2007-08: Detroit Red Wings
2006-07: Buffalo Sabres
2005-06: Detroit Red Wings

It's like this. Playoffs, 16 wins, maximum 28 games, SMALL SAMPLE SIZE. Many people don't like to solely measure a prospect on a "small sample size" tournament like the WJC, yet here we award an NHL team as the Champion after a measly 16 wins. Or all the stats people out there saying "sample size too small". Well, what's the better measuring stick, 82 GAMES or 16 wins in a maximum 28 games.

You tell me. I know what I think. Discuss.
 
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