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Originally Posted by TheLastPig
2 years in a row an original 6 Canadian team had to watch the star player they traded away make a run to the cup
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True. However, the Leafs and their fans are probably feeling pretty good about that team right now. They have everything to look forward to. The Habs on the other hand are watching their window shut. Price is getting older and the traded for Webber, who probably only has a few years left to make a big impact.
Also, as a Rangers fan, I have had to watch loads of key players make runs after leaving our team.
Off the top of my head:
Gaborik- Fans basically ran him out of NY. Beats us for the Cup with LA
Callahan- Captain of our team, beats us the next year in the ECF (Although this trade played a large role in us making the Finals that year).
Boyle- Didn't resign him, knocks us out in the ECF the next year.
Stralman- One of our best D-men, couldn't resign him, beats us in the ECF the next year.
Richards- We bought him out after the 2014 run, he won the Cup with the Hawks the next season.
Hagelin- We decided to sign Stepan instead of Hags, he knocked us out in the first round the very next year and went on to win the cup.
Brassard- We traded him to get younger, he knocked us out this year with the Sens and still has a chance at going to the Finals.
Future:
Cam Talbot: Former Rangers backup goalie who was fantastic for us when Hank was out, will probably win the Cup with Edmonton.
Who will it be next?! My guess, Dan Girardi or Derek Stepan.