The Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup after a thrilling Game 7, marking a significant achievement for long-suffering veteran Kyle Okposo. After 17 seasons in the NHL, Okposo, who almost retired, credited his teammates for motivating him to pursue one final championship run. This victory symbolizes not just personal success for Okposo but also reflects the broader narrative of underdogs in sports. The article discusses the Cup Worthiness Ratings (CWR), evaluating players' performances and contributions over their careers to highlight those most deserving of lifting the trophy.
So after 17 seasons, 1,051 regular-season games and 41 more in the postseason, the 37-year-old finally achieved his NHL dream.
But simply having a work history and a long-ago draft year doesn't always portend Stanley Cup worthiness.
We take everything into account in our Cup Worthiness Ratings (CWR), which seek to define the veteran and in-their-prime players most deserving of raising Stanley.
I almost retired, and they're a big reason why I didn't... I just wanted to put myself in the best position to do this.
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