5 of the top 6 teams are from out of the West.

[Deno]

It is safe to say that over the last 10 years the eastern conference has been the best conference over all no matter how many SCs have been won. Right now 5 of the top 6 teams in the NHL are from the west. Has the power in the NHL moved from the east to west? Right now, I would say this is the case.

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[Nogatco Rd]

4 of the 5 worst teams are also in the west.

East = tougher regular season
West = tougher playoffs

 

[Deno]

4 of the 5 worst teams are also in the west.

East = tougher regular season
West = tougher playoffs

So does this mean the west has more good teams or they have the most bad teams? Or do they have both?

 

[centipede2233]

The east typical best teams have declined, and the bottom teams have improved.

Teams that have been good that have taken a hit:

Florida - back to back cup finals means less recovery. Also lost a few players.
New York Rangers - players having bad years or maybe they are not as good as advertised.
Boston - krejci and beefy gone, the decline is real. Overpaying ufa’s and a goalie.
Tampa - lost all their Stanley cup winning depth. Made a pivot last summer that helped. Good team but likely cup glory days are over.
New Jersey - a young talented team that needs more lessons to become successful in the playoffs.
Carolina - a well coached team with well coached players. Offensive depth and goaltending are what always make Carolina a bridesmade then a bride
Toronto - square peg meets round hole. Core 4 lack the intensity and determination needed for playoff hockey. M.Reilly as your #1 d man is not winning you a cup.
Washington - a surprise team but everyone waiting for midnight to strike on this Cinderella

 

[dirtydanglez]

the east has really struggled for years.

 

[benr]

I bet you we’ll see at least one team from the east in the cup final this year, that’s how good they are

 

[Schennanigans]

The east has more stanley cup wins the past 25 years.

 

[Reality Czech]

The east has more stanley cup wins the past 25 years.

Not by my count. Detroit was in the West when they won their Cups.

 

[miscs75]

Buffalo is in Western NY so yeah, make it six.

 

[PuckG]

The Leafs wouldn’t make the playoffs in the West.

Before you spaz, imagine hearing this horse **** in reverse for the past half decade.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

The Leafs wouldn’t make the playoffs in the West.

Before you spaz, imagine hearing this horse **** in reverse for the past half decade.

Well yeah, “the west wouldn’t make the playoffs in the leaf” doesn’t make any f***ing sense.