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1980s Islanders' dynasty remains blueprint for today’s Stanley Cup champions

The New York Islanders' fingerprints are all over the greatest teams in NHL history, from Gretzky to Barkov, the Isles remain the blueprint for teams to follow.

The 1983 New York Islanders swept the Edmonton Oilers, proving what it took to be a true dynasty. | Focus On Sport/GettyImages

The New York Islanders dynasty of the early 80s was the last true dynasty in the NHL. We could argue that the Edmonton Oilers’ five Stanley Cups in seven years counts as a dynasty. We could also claim that the Chicago Blackhawks’ three Cups in six years would also constitute a dynasty.