All 4 Original Six teams based in the US did not qualify for the playoffs

[Hank Plank]

The Caw Faw as we say in New York

New Yorkians say some strange things.

 

[Stephen]

Throw in a non original six Pittsburgh, and that will be a first time for that too.

Throw Anaheim in there too. Another US bird themed team.

 

[Connor MethDavid]

Don't be jelly, expansion fans. It's not relevant to on-ice product but it's still an interesting historical fact even if you don't care about it.

Maybe one day, after the galactic expansion of 2523, you teams will be part of the "original 30" and your descendants will be fans that are proud to speak up about this legacy when they're not huffing on bulkhead paint on the lower decks.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

That's nice and all but we kind of need y'all to step up in a different fashion tonight.

You're welcome.

 

[Blanka]

Big yawn. Apart from fans of those 6 teams, nobody really cares about the Original 6 thing.

That's definitely a take....not a very good one. But it's still a take.

 

[1989]

How was Florida, Colorado or Vegas' Cups affected by the O6's history? I don't see any conflict between past and present.

The NHL's original six are part of hockey's wider story, interesting as an historical reference and as part of its lore. This thread points out an historical oddity relating to four of those teams, but it doesn't interfere in any way with the current playoffs. I have no idea why people would object to pointing this out.

You're right, but the poster I was responding to certainly couldn't make that point.

This is mostly a point of trivia and not much more. More teams in the league, same # of playoff teams since 1979 in what was a 21-team League. Statistically it was going to happen at some point, and eventually there will be at least one postseason without a single O6 team.

 

[The Panther]

Everyone please note that the "original six" are not, in fact, the original six teams.

NHL media people keep repeating this as if it's a thing, which it isn't. Learn some history.

 

[DaPhazz]

Sad to hear that the US is heading down in hockey related topics

 

[Mr grumpy]

Not a comparison. Just stating a first in the NHL.

Every team that missed the playoffs this year fall into the same category as the pens. This is the 3rd season in a row the pens have missed the playoffs. But for some reason the Pens are being treated special

 

[kevsh]

Oh so Boston didn't qualify? Oh, I hadn't noticed...

Anyone know where they are in the Eastern Conference standings right now? I'm looking up and down but having trouble finding them.

 

[BoltSTH]

In the O6 era, at least Toronto had a one in 6 chance of a cup. Now it is less than 1 in 32.

 

[Golden_Jet]

No American teams founded the league. It was founded but 4 Canadian teams . The first American team came in 1924. The tern Original Six just refers to the existing six teams when they expanded to 12 teams in 1967. Those six teams had been the only teams in the league since the 1942-43 season.

Ya the original 4.
Montreal x 2, Ottawa and Toronto

 

[Golden_Jet]

Comprehension is obviously hard for some people to understand.

Blue Jackats, Islanders, Buffalo, Flyers, Pens, flames, Vancouver, Utah, Ducks, Seattle, Nashville, and San Jose missing the playoffs is just one of those things.

But Having the 4 American teams that founded the league miss the playoffs? That has far more impact.

Those 4 teams didn’t form the league.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Oh so Boston didn't qualify? Oh, I hadn't noticed...

Anyone know where they are in the Eastern Conference standings right now? I'm looking up and down but having trouble finding them.

the Leafs will find them in 2 weeks when they join them on the 1st tee

 

[jigglysquishy]

All my homies know the actual original teams are

Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Wanderers
Montreal Shamrocks
Ottawa HC
Renfrew Creamery Kings
Cobalt Silver Kings
Haileybury HC

 

[GrumpyKoala]

Leafs may be only O6 team in playoffs.

Yet the less likely to win...

 

[Ignatius]

Montreal might get booted too which means if you want to root for an Original 6 Franchise you gots to come to Duh'LEAFS!!!

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Take that, early-to-mid 1900's America. You thought you were so f***ing cool.