"The fetish of the team with the best record rarely proving it when everyone is watching is as secure a bet as past-posting, to the point where the Presidents' Trophy... is now aligned with the American president in plain undesirability."
"The most interesting questions about the Western Conference this year were (a) just how bad is the Pacific? and (b) when are the Colorado Avalanche going to figure out that it's time to start tanking for the good of their Cup run?"
"They gave up and went back to kicking ass for their own satisfaction, and with Thursday's season-ending 2-0 win over long-dead Seattle, they became only the 12th team in NHL history to finish the regular season with 120 points."
"Success in hockey is time-specific, and everything else is just losing in a decorative fez."
The Presidents' Trophy winner often underperforms in the playoffs, highlighting the unpredictability of hockey. The Colorado Avalanche, despite a strong regular season, face questions about their playoff readiness. They finished with 120 points, a rare achievement, but past performance does not ensure future success. The Avalanche have home-ice advantage and a strong roster, yet the playoff landscape remains uncertain. The Pacific Division's weakness adds to the intrigue as the Avalanche prepare for the playoffs.
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