toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 So, after Chicago's win last night, I was thinking about the possibility of them ending the longest Stanley Cup drought in the league (49 years I think), leaving Toronto with the distinction (43 years now). Then I thought to myself, I remember when Detroit won in 1997, then ended something like 40 years and New York ended something like 54 years in 1994. So then I looked back and realized that prior to the Rangers winning in 1994, no original 6 team (other than Montreal) had won a cup for at least 22 years and the droughts looked like this: - Boston - 22 years - Toronto - 27 years - Chicago - 33 years - Detroit - 39 years - New York - 54 years Toronto might not only be left with the longest drought, but they may end up being the only original 6 team that hasn't won the cup since expansion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 So, after Chicago's win last night, I was thinking about the possibility of them ending the longest Stanley Cup drought in the league (49 years I think), leaving Toronto with the distinction (43 years now). Then I thought to myself, I remember when Detroit won in 1997, then ended something like 40 years and New York ended something like 54 years in 1994. So then I looked back and realized that prior to the Rangers winning in 1994, no original 6 team (other than Montreal) had won a cup for at least 22 years and the droughts looked like this: - Boston - 22 years - Toronto - 27 years - Chicago - 33 years - Detroit - 39 years - New York - 54 years Toronto might not only be left with the longest drought, but they may end up being the only original 6 team that hasn't won the cup since expansion. It's crazy Toronto has not won a Cup since there was only 6 teams in the league. Ugh, I almost feel bad for their fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 It's crazy Toronto has not won a Cup since there was only 6 teams in the league. Ugh, I almost feel bad for their fans. You would expect more respect from the management with it being a team with so much history. I understand its difficult to win the Stanley Cup but this is unacceptable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted June 1, 2010 Here comes Burke to save the day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 You would expect more respect from the management with it being a team with so much history. I understand its difficult to win the Stanley Cup but this is unacceptable. Yeah, but look at the rest. Detroit is the only team that has had recent success and before that, they were in the midst of a very long drought as well. Boston - 2 cups in the last 69 years, last one came 38 years ago New York - 1 cup in the last 70 years (ouch) Chicago - 1 cup in the last 72 years (ouch, but good chance to get one this year) Even Montreal, as storied a franchise as they have been and they have had more recent success, they haven't gone through the long droughts every other team has, but still, they only have 1 cut in the last 23 years with their last cup coming 17 years ago....never know how big that number 17 may become. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GONGSHOW HOCKEY 35 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 You would expect more respect from the management with it being a team with so much history. I understand its difficult to win the Stanley Cup but this is unacceptable. Ever heard of Harold Ballard before? He basically cursed them with all the stupid s*** he did in the 70's and 80's. Every good young player they had he traded for absolutely nothing. Sittler, Lanny McDonald etc., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 Ever heard of Harold Ballard before? He basically cursed them with all the stupid s*** he did in the 70's and 80's. Every good young player they had he traded for absolutely nothing. Sittler, Lanny McDonald etc., Its really a shame. Toronto has some of the most rabid fans I've ever seen, despite their shortcomings. I know I'll be cheering when they finally win a Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted June 1, 2010 You would expect more respect from the management with it being a team with so much history. I understand its difficult to win the Stanley Cup but this is unacceptable. See: Chicago Cubs, who have not won the world series since before WWI, before cars were mass-manufactured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsownnhl43 14 Report post Posted June 2, 2010 Its really a shame. Toronto has some of the most rabid fans I've ever seen, despite their shortcomings. I know I'll be cheering when they finally win a Cup. Ehh.. I still would like to catch them in my lifetime. We just need two more!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted June 2, 2010 See: Chicago Cubs, who have not won the world series since before WWI, before cars were mass-manufactured. Pretty much. I think the Cubs are exactly WHY so many sports fans in general are superstitious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted June 2, 2010 The Wings have had a drought for almost two years now. It's waayyyy too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC WINGS FAN 5 Report post Posted June 2, 2010 Stanley Cup droughts are the reason I am so into this series. With the Wings out, it is a trip down memory lane of the 1997 Redwings ending their 42 year drought. I can remember my 42 year old father laying on the floor, screaming like a little kid as the clock wound down to and the horn sounded. One can only wonder how many middle aged men, who have waited their whole lives to see their team win the Cup will be doing the same when this series winds down. ...Alright, enough reminiscing for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites