3 Stanley Cup Final appearances in 9 years for the Vegas organization

[SeanMoneyHands]

That is beyond impressive. This is quite the accomplishment that most organizations can only dream of matching.

Playoff summary for this Vegas franchise since its existence in 2018.

- Made the playoffs 8 out of 9 years
- 1 cup
- 3 Stanley Cup Final appearances
- 16 series wins
- 66.2% winning percentage

What are your thoughts?

 

[bobholly39]

Extremely impressive.

And also - very well deserved. They are one of the most aggressive franchises when it comes to trades or UFA signings. It's good to see success follow them.

 

[BB79]

Their fans haven't paid their dues yet. Miss the playoffs for 10 straight years and get back to me

 

[tarheelhockey]

And at this point the expansion draft narrative isn’t relevant. They’re good in 2026 because they aggressively build a good team.

 

[hangman005]

Their fans haven't paid their dues yet. Miss the playoffs for 10 straight years and get back to me

We had to watch Steve Spott powerplays for years.... that has to give us at least a little cred.

 

[nbwingsfan]

And at this point the expansion draft narrative isn’t relevant. They’re good in 2026 because they aggressively build a good team.

100%

The expansion draft narrative was dumb to begin with. That was just certain GMs making horrible choices

That team looks a whole lot different with:
Vatanen instead of theodore

Petrovic instead of Marchessault and Smith

Having Dumba instead of Tuch and Haula

1st round pick used to get Stone just to take Grabovski

UpShall instead of Karlsson

 

[GirardSpinorama]

I admire their non wishywashy management culture. Be aggressive, push boundary of the rules, win at all cost.

 

[Kranix]

Their fans haven't paid their dues yet. Miss the playoffs for 10 straight years and get back to me

Like clockwork, a Sabres fan.

 

[Montreal Shadow]

And at this point the expansion draft narrative isn’t relevant. They’re good in 2026 because they aggressively build a good team.

Even back then people were saying they would suck and look at how that turned out. They were called the Vegas misfits for a reason.

 

[Miles Kennedy]

Extremely impressive.

And also - very well deserved. They are one of the most aggressive franchises when it comes to trades or UFA signings. It's good to see success follow them.

The eichel signing looks great. Marner was disrespected in Toronto and went to Vegas, now he has playoff hat tricks.

And Hart, a very controversial signing, drew a lot of heat from neutral fans, but controversy aside, has backstopped them to the WCF.

They are not afraid to do what it takes to win, including canning coaches like Gallant who actually did a good job there, and Cassidy, who won them a stanley cup. If they feel the winning is in jeopardy they will make changes. I love to see that.

 

[BeatenLikeRentedMule]

They have smart management who don't fall in love with players, keeping them past their due date. The same approach with coaches. Hopefully the rest of the league takes notice.

 

[SammySalo]

You wonder if the franchise will be radioactive in the future given how quickly they dump their personnel, but for now... winning is winning and no one says no to that.

 

[landy]

All hypothetical obviously, but curious how many they would have with a 1v8 format.

 

[unicornpig]

keep waiting for their luck to run out. guess i'll keep waiting.

 

[hangman005]

They have smart management who don't fall in love with players, keeping them past their due date. The same approach with coaches. Hopefully the rest of the league takes notice.

Except Hill. The one time we did it showed us why we shouldn't

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Their long suffering fans deserve this recent run of success!

 

[BB79]

Like clockwork, a Sabres fan.

What part wasn't true?

 

[Wats]

And at this point the expansion draft narrative isn’t relevant. They’re good in 2026 because they aggressively build a good team.

People thought it was the expansion draft gifting them but in reality you're right. Good management team that was prepared. They weren't perfect but they kept going for it and added a ton of skill.

 

[STLegend]

Good for them, hope their fans enjoy it now, I predict there's going to be some dark days on the horizon. With 3 new professional teams now in Vegas, and the NBA eyeing it as well, it's getting pretty watered down.

 

[quackquackquack]

*Slow Clap* congrats......

 

[Killer Orca]

They are doing something right, good for the organization.

 

[nbwingsfan]

You wonder if the franchise will be radioactive in the future given how quickly they dump their personnel, but for now... winning is winning and no one says no to that.

I’d imagine they’re a place players will be pushing hard for NMC

Also may miss out on some up and coming coach that’s highly sought after when he knows you have very little rope

For now, it’s undoubtedly working wonders for them, and they’re a top managed team

 

[Nasti]

I’m guessing it’s been said but more division titles and conference final appearances than the Kings in their 59 years. At least we have two cups though.

 

[ffh]

They play in a pillow fight division.

 

[Devonator]

Incredibly impressive.....they have been elite since they entered the league.....