Analysis Of Presidents Trophy "Curse"

Gavin questions the validity of the "Presidents' Trophy curse," noting that the 2012-2013 Chicago Blackhawks were the last team to win both the trophy and the Stanley Cup. Sean pushes back on the severity of the curse, citing data from 1971 to 2024 showing that the number one seed wins the Stanley Cup roughly 32% of the time, suggesting the "curse" is an overblown narrative rather than a mathematical reality. Regarding the series between Vegas and Colorado, the guys discuss the current NHL playoff format system failing to reward regular-season performances. They note that high-performing teams like Dallas and Minnesota were forced into an early-round matchup.