We like to make up awards around here. Over the years, we’ve introduced the Carson (for best sophomore season), the Bourque (for best final season), and of course the Conned Smythe (for making the trade that decided a championship). Is it kind of dumb? Sure, but no dumber than the Mark Messier Leadership Award, so off we go.
This time around, I want to introduce a team award, which will be presented to the NHL team that has the worst and most painful playoff performance in any given year.
In theory, that would mean a first-round exit, preferably in as few games as possible.