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The last team to win the Stanley Cup two years in a row ON THE ROAD were the Montreal Canadiens. They actually did it 3 years in a row...1975-76 in Philly, 1976-77 in Boston, and 1977-78 also in Boston.

Chris Chelios will NOT have his name on the Stanley Cup this year. He only played in 24 regular season games which is 17 games short of the qualifying 41. As well, he hasn't played in any of the 5 games of the final series so far (and isn't expected to play tonight or in game 7, if necessary). As a side note, the rumor is that if the Wings win, they will petition to have his name put on the Cup. HOWEVER, that would require the "OK" from Chris' best friend, Gary Bettman.

As well, if the Wings win, Darren Helm will set a record for the player having played the fewest amount of regular season games while having his name on the cup twice. He has played 23 regular season games in the past 2 seasons and game 6 will be his 39th playoff game.

There ya have it, folks. A little bit of trivia for y'all. I hope to be around more during the off-season. BOL to all bettors and fans tonight.
 
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Great writeup Weebs but you had too remind me of the Bruins. LOL
 
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Quote Originally Posted by wawakid:

Great writeup Weebs but you had too remind me of the Bruins. LOL


Just imagine how shitty it feels to be a Leafs fan. Or even worse...a Hawks fan.
 
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Excellent information
 
 All take note: Montreal Canadiens were a DYNASTY 
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You are incorrect
The PENGUINS  won the cup on the road in 91 and 92


 
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Why would Helm get his name on the Cup but not Chelios as neither of them played in 41 games? 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Jambruins:

Why would Helm get his name on the Cup but not Chelios as neither of them played in 41 games? 


Rule is 41 regular season games or at least ONE game in the final series. Helm has played this series. Chris...has not.
 
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Helm played in the FInals as did Abdelkader

Chelios will get his name on the cup..i wouldnt imagine them denying a guy from the team his name on the cup

They need to win 1 more game though
 
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Quote Originally Posted by NJDevils:

You are incorrect
The PENGUINS  won the cup on the road in 91 and 92




Very interesting...looks like the FAN 590 goofed. Was listening to them today and they were talking about this, which is what started me on my whole trivia-fund day. Hmmm...
 
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Quote Originally Posted by NJDevils:

Helm played in the FInals as did Abdelkader

Chelios will get his name on the cup..i wouldnt imagine them denying a guy from the team his name on the cup

They need to win 1 more game though


The rules are specific so Chelios won't be getting his name on the Cup unless Bettman allows it. That would be an interesting conversation to have.
 
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I actually didnt even have to look that one up I just remember them killing Minnesota 8-0 in game 6 that year and then they swept Chicago the next year

these radio and TV/internet notes on the NHL have been wrong all playoffs....

last week ESPN had a stat that The Red Wings are 6-0 in Game 2s of the finals since losing to Montreal in 1954, outscoring opponents 25-9.

1995 finals they got swept..I wrote to ESPN.com they blamed the AP for giving them bad info
 
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The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the wolf doesn't perform in the circus.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Polar_Bear:

Maybe he meant to say two years on the road in a row versus the same opponent?........Now that makes sense.....


Now that you mention it, that's EXACTLY what they said.

The 1976-77 and 1977-78 Habs were the last team to hoist the Cup two years in a row on the road in the same city.

Thanks for helping clear that up, Polar.
 
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They Habs almost did it with the Blues back to back

1967 - 68 to 1968 - 69    
 
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Quote Originally Posted by weeble5672:



Now that you mention it, that's EXACTLY what they said.

The 1976-77 and 1977-78 Habs were the last team to hoist the Cup two years in a row on the road in the same city.

Thanks for helping clear that up, Polar.


Oh..I stand by my earlier correction of the other thing
That is interesting though

I have an annoying feeling the Penguins are going to win tonight
 
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Oh..I stand by my earlier correction of the other thing
That is interesting though

I have an annoying feeling the Penguins are going to win tonight


Betting aside, I don't think it would be TOO "annoying". Would LOVE to see a winner-take-all game.
 
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I attended one..I was so nervous and stuff walking into the arena that night in 2003.
 
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BTW i think this thread will be bumped by all the Penguins fans if they win the next 2 games pointing out that you are right Chris Chelios will NOT have his name on the cup
 
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And for my next bold prediction...





































...the season will end on Friday.
 
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Not if we have a couple OT's  
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by JTFinn:

Not if we have a couple OT's  


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