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There are times when you see it coming. This was not one of those. The Boston Bruins are setting a torrid pace atop the NHL's Eastern Conference. And by torrid, I mean historic. When it's all said and done and the regular season gives way to play-offs, the Bruins may well have fashion the best ever season in NHL history.
BUT.
And it's a big one. The last time a team won the President's Trophy AND the Stanley Cup was the 2012/13 Chicago Blackhawks. And that was a lock-out shortened season. Also, starting with the 1985-86 season when the award was created, only seven teams have won this trophy and the Stanley Cup in the same season. In fact, three of the last four Presidents' Trophy winners have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
So yeah Boston is great. In the REGULAR season. But if you want to win the Stanley Cup, be a little wary of that greatness. It may wind up being not so great.
Enjoy episode 17. It's a whole lotta PUCk with a little HOOP thrown in at the end.
