As the Panthers prepare to face the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, historical performance is under scrutiny. Only five teams have made three consecutive Finals over the last 50 years, including the Panthers, who seek their second title. Experts like Ed Olczyk and Anson Carter emphasize the significance of this series, suggesting that if Florida wins convincingly, they could rank alongside NHL legends like Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Tampa Bay in discussions of elite franchise performance, particularly during the salary cap era.
"You would have to consider it over the course of the last 25 years right up there with the runs of Chicago and Pittsburgh."
"If Florida can find a way to win back to back, which is very, very difficult, I don't know where number wise I would put them."
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