trying to pick the first coach fired was so hard because like 3/4 of the league hired their coach in the past 2 years so I'm like there's no fucking way they're going to fire that guy
Stanley Cup Champion: New Jersey Devils
Runner Up: Dallas Stars
Surprise Playoff Team: Ottawa Senators
Biggest Disappointment: Pittsburgh Penguins (last in Metro)
Presidents Trophy Winner: Dallas Stars
Fewest Points: Chicago Blackhawks
First Coach Fired: Mike Sullivan
I think location/weather/vibe has a lot more to do with it too. Florida, in general, is a desirable place to be. Taxes help, but a lot of players and their families want to live in places like Florida and Vegas.
My two main Brassard memories:
This is quintessential Brass Bawlce. Also, how could anyone watch JT Miller here and think to trade him?
And this one, just a total fuck you clapper in a huge ECF game.