Has any other team ever regressed like this?

[KatieGotAzzHairs]

The closest is the brutally slow "window-closing" of the red wings

• 2017 - no playoffs, first time in 25 yrs
• 2016 - first round loss 1-4
• 2015 - first round loss 3-4
• 2014 - first round loss 1-4
• 2013 - second round loss 3-4
• 2012 - first round loss 1-4
• 2011 - second round loss 3-4
• 2010 - second round loss 1-4
• 2009 - stanley cup loss 3-4
• 2008 - stanley cup win

You didn't have to post this, sir.