Big whoop. I love how hockey fans spout this fact as some sort of real accomplishment.
The NHL has 15 teams in each conference. 8 of those teams make the playoffs every year. That's more than 50%. Over half of the league makes the playoffs.
The NHL plays 82 games a year, and its not uncommon to see teams with 40 and below in the win column make the playoffs. Just last year, both Montreal and Boston made the playoffs winning only 39 games.
And Dick Jauron was a well respected coach in the NFL.
How many NFL experts/broadcasters thought Ralph was senile when spoke out against the last CBA?
Again, let me know when they get there. To steal a Nix comment, don't tell me about the labor, show me the baby.