How the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers changed their identities to escape the failures that haunted them [Video]

At the risk of sounding like a two-bit inspirational speaker, the roads to many of our great success stories – both in sports and in life – are paved by failure. Sure, it’s cliché, but it’s also true.

It’s certainly true for the two teams we’ll see meet in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. 

Immediately after the Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Dallas Stars to clinch Edmonton’s first Western Conference title since 2006, veteran Stars forward Tyler Seguin had this to say about being on the losing end.

“Unfortunately, you got to lose a lot to win in this league. I don’t know why it’s like that. Learn some lessons, keep this taste and get ready for next year.”

Sure, there’s some irony in that quote coming from a guy who won a Stanley Cup as a rookie with the Boston Bruinsin …