(Left to right) Canadiens teammates Larry Robinson, Michel Larocque, Ken Dryden and Guy Lafleur pose with their trophies in Montreal following their 1977-78 championship season.
Best Team Ever?
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I hate the Candiens....but its hard to argue, with the 76-77 team. I mean, they set the season points record that lasted until this year (which also had the loser point and an 82 game schedule)....but still won the cup, which Boston couldn't...
With all due respect to that Montreal team the all time best is undoubtedly:
The Harlem Globetrotters have an insane record of 27,000 wins and 345 losses. This includes an incredible win streak of 8,829 games.
The Harlem Globetrotters have an insane record of 27,000 wins and 345 losses. This includes an incredible win streak of 8,829 games.
I know what you mean, but the 2007 New England Patriots would argue. They went 18-0 before losing the Super Bowl.
I wonder what percentage of those victories came against teams not named the Wahington Generals.
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I know what you're saying and I agree, but emphasize the "undeafeated" aspect without emphasizing the 17-0 aspect. That way Patriot fans can't get picky with the wording.
The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. I had WGN Chicago Superstation as part of my Cable TV package, so I got to see many of their games.
I lived in Montreal during the 1970's. The city was nonchalant about the 1976-77 team, as if winning the Stanley Cup was a foregone conclusion; 'wake me up for the Finals' was a popular expression.
The USA Men's Olympic Basketball team comes to mind; better than the 1996 team, if only because many of the core players were four years younger.
I lived in Montreal during the 1970's. The city was nonchalant about the 1976-77 team, as if winning the Stanley Cup was a foregone conclusion; 'wake me up for the Finals' was a popular expression.
The USA Men's Olympic Basketball team comes to mind; better than the 1996 team, if only because many of the core players were four years younger.
Re: Post #19: Michael Jordan's .547 field goal percentage was the lowest on the team for the 1992 USA Dream Team during the six game Olympic tournament; collectively the Americans completed 63% of shot attempts.
