With the end of the year quickly approaching, NHL.com has been counting down the best of the decade. Today, they gave the top five teams of the decade .
Two of the five teams were Red Wings. The Wings also owned the top spot with the 2001-02 team that won the Stanley Cup. I don't really think that's much of a surprise.
However, the Wings also owned the third spot with the 2007-08 team that beat Pittsburgh for the Stanley Cup.
Other teams on the list were the 2000-01 Colorado Avalanche, the 2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning, and the 2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes.
Another Red Wings team was also given honorable mention. The 2005-06 team that was defeated in the first round of the playoffs was considered the best team to not win the Stanley Cup.
This just goes to show how good of a dynasty the Red Wi ...
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NHL Votes on Top 5 Teams of The Decade: Wings Own Two of The Spots
Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Eric LaForge in NHLComments Off on NHL Votes on Top 5 Teams of The Decade: Wings Own Two of The Spots