Tavares getting burned by the Islanders who refused to build around him properly after he gave them one of the most cap-friendly deals ever is the cause. Going to a legitimate NHL franchise is the effect.
- Feeling Glucky?
GUess i have to paste this response for you as well.
From 12-13 to 16-17 Isles lost to Pens in OT of game 6, lost by 1 goal to Caps in a game 7 and got to second round after beating Panthers. The following year we missed the playoffs by 1 single point.
Snow did a lot of stupid things, 100%. But to say we had no competitive teams during Pajama's 9 years is ridiculous. Not having Hamonic for that Caps series hurt us and waiting too long to fire Capuano in 16-17 cost us a playoff spot.
Enjoy this year as it will be the only one where you have all 4 of Pajama boy, Matthews, Nylander and Marner.
p.s. a legit nhl franchise would have won a Stanley Cup with more than 6 teams in the league. The curse will continue from 1967-2025 at least. enjoy!