thegabe
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Take away Carolina's cup, Roloson was injured. Their division sucks. Etc.
No. I'd actually give them a bonus Cup just for being in the Eastern Conference.
And another for having snazzy red sweaters
Take away Carolina's cup, Roloson was injured. Their division sucks. Etc.
Well choocher, if we are going to put asterisks next to Stanley Cup wins, I think we should start with the Canadiens wins prior to 1969. They were allowed to scoop all players produced in the province of Quebec so, American teams and the Leafs had no shot at getting them. The Habs build their teams on unfair trade practices.
When you look back at the Oilers cup wins, it was not the peewee tournament that you describe.
In 83-84, the average team the Oilers faced in the playoffs, prior to the finals, had 81 points during the regular season. Their finals opponents, the Islanders, faced an average opponent of 89.67.
In 84-85 the Oilers faced an average opponent of 87 points, the Flyers faced an average opponent of 79.67.
In 86-87, the Oilers faced 78.67 and the Flyers faced 83.33.
In 87-88 the Oilers faced 91.67 and the Bruins faced 90.
In 89-90 the Oilers were up against 82.67 and the Bruins were up against 85.33.
Looking at these numbers, twice in five cup runs, the Oilers faced BETTER competition than did their Wales conference rivals - including 84-85 where the Oilers faced SIGNIFICANTLY better opponents in the Kings (82 points), the Jets (96 points) and the Blackhawks (83 points). The Flyers faced the Rangers (62 points), the Islanders (86) and Quebec (91).
So, your argument is false, chooch. Try again next time and bring some real evidence to your arguments.
And remember, the Oilers were just that good.