We’re Not Alone in the Suck
July 28, 2008
Ok dammitt, I got lambasted by a Calgary fan this weekend about one of the only indisputable parts of being a Canucks fan: The holy grail.
I can argue divisions, players, competition, coaching…but there’s one thing that none of us can dispute:
We haven’t won a Championship in 37 years. (And if your hanging on to that Vancouver Millionaires bulls**t from 1915 you need to punch yourself in the face).
In an effort to build a defense to this immutable evidence of our suck-dom, I have researched the historical Stanley Cup non-winning streaks that have plagued many other franchises in the NHL. And really, we barely share in the suck-dom.
Heres the list, Courtesy of Wikipedia:
| Chicago Blackhawks | Won Stanley Cup: 1960–61 | 46 seasons |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Won Stanley Cup: 1966–67 | 40 seasons |
| Los Angeles Kings | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 40 seasons |
| St. Louis Blues | never (inception of franchise in 1967–68) | 40 seasons |
| Buffalo Sabres | never (inception of franchise in 1970–71) | 37 seasons |
| Vancouver Canucks | never (inception of franchise in 1970–71) | 37 seasons |
| Boston Bruins | Won Stanley Cup: 1971–72 | 35 seasons |
| Washington Capitals | never (inception of franchise in 1974–75) | 33 seasons |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Won Stanley Cup: 1974–75 | 32 seasons |
| Phoenix Coyotes | never (franchise entered the NHL in 1979–80) | 28 seasons |
| New York Islanders | Won Stanley Cup: 1982–83 | 24 seasons |
| Calgary Flames | Won Stanley Cup: 1988–89 | 18 seasons |
| Edmonton Oilers | Won Stanley Cup: 1989–90 | 17 seasons |
| San Jose Sharks | never (inception of franchise in 1991–92) | 16 seasons |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Won Stanley Cup: 1991–92 | 15 seasons |
| Ottawa Senators | never (inception of franchise in 1992–93) | 15 seasons |
| Montreal Canadiens | Won Stanley Cup: 1992–93 | 14 seasons |
| Florida Panthers | never (inception of franchise in 1993–94) | 14 seasons |
| New York Rangers | Won Stanley Cup: 1993–94 | 13 seasons |
| Nashville Predators | never (inception of franchise in 1998–99) | 9 seasons |
| Dallas Stars | Won Stanley Cup: 1998–99 | 8 seasons |
| Atlanta Thrashers | never (inception of franchise in 1999–2000) | 8 seasons |
| Minnesota Wild | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 7 seasons |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | never (inception of franchise in 2000–01) | 7 seasons |
| Colorado Avalanche | Won Stanley Cup: 2000–01 | 6 seasons |
| New Jersey Devils | Won Stanley Cup: 2002–03 | 4 seasons |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Won Stanley Cup: 2003–04 | 3 seasons |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2005–06 | 2 seasons |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2006–07 | 1 season |
In all honesty, we barely even scratch the suface of suckliciousness. The Blues and Kings are not only older, but as of late have really set the standard for being stupid.
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As the grandson of Cyclone Taylor, former Vancouver Millionaires player, I am deeply disappointed in your disregard for all the Millionaires have done for hockey and the city of Vancouver.
Furthermore, I challenge you to name a better Rover than my grandfather, past or present.
Shame on You,
Hurricane Taylor