blues_demitra38 11 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 The Western Conference representative in the Stanley Cup Finals has been either the Red Wings or the team that ousted them. Take a look: 2002: Cup champion 2003: Swept by Anaheim 2004: Ousted by Calgary in 6 games 2006: Ousted by Oilers in 6 games 2007: WCF loss to the Ducks 2008: Cup champion 2009: Cup finalist This means that in the event the Wings are bounced by the Coyotes we all know who will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 I'd like to point out, 3 of the 4 times we've won the Cup, we were behind in the first round. Been there, done that. 1 Hossa4Life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) yeah, in 03, 04, and 06 the team that beat us lost in game 7 of the finals. the senators had to go and mess that streak up by losing in 07! Edited April 16, 2010 by dobbles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 yeah, in 03, 04, and 05 the team that beat us lost in game 7 of the finals. the senators had to go and mess that streak up by losing in 06! I think you may have mixed up your years.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 I'd like to point out, 3 of the 4 times we've won the Cup, we were behind in the first round. Been there, done that. 1997 losing game 1 to St. Louis. 1998 losing game 3 in phoenix... 3-2. Little more pressure being down 2-1 than 1-0. 2002 down 2-0 heading into Vancouver. 2008 - weren't down, but Nashville had tons of momentum after coming out of the 2-0 hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltgator333 3 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 Speaks volumes for the wings really, I'd take it as a complement. I think the precedent makes it all that much more of a big deal to me that the wings win- I am sick of the princess story post seasons for failing franchises. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 Basically the motto is: The Wings lose because the team that beat them is the best in the Western Conference. The other motto is: In order for the Wings to win the cup, they have to face adversity and overcome it in the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted April 16, 2010 I think you may have mixed up your years.... you're totally right! i forgot about the lockout when listing the years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real1 2 Report post Posted April 16, 2010 Basically the motto is: The Wings lose because the team that beat them is the best in the Western Conference. The other motto is: In order for the Wings to win the cup, they have to face adversity and overcome it in the first round. Where do you come up with this stuff, it is genius. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites