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How do the Lightning rank against other leagues expansion teams?

By Danny Bennett

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ex-NHL head coach Phil Esposito speaks during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ex-NHL head coach Phil Esposito speaks during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /
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Toronto Raptors (1995)

7 Nov 1995: Center Zan Tabak of the Toronto Raptors stretches on the court before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Raptors 117-108. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Allsport
7 Nov 1995: Center Zan Tabak of the Toronto Raptors stretches on the court before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Raptors 117-108. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Allsport /
  • Wins: 982
  • Losses: 1082
    W/L: .476%
    Playoff Appearances: 12
    Conference Championships: 1
    Championships: 1

Vancouver (Memphis) Grizzlies (1995)

24 Jan 1996: Center Eric Mobley of the Vancouver Grizzlies hangs from the basket during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game 104-84.
24 Jan 1996: Center Eric Mobley of the Vancouver Grizzlies hangs from the basket during a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game 104-84. /

Wins: 864
Losses: 1201
W/L: .418%
Playoff Appearances: 12
Conference Championships: 0
Championships: 0

New Orleans Pelicans (2002)

SEATTLE – DECEMBER 20: Head coach Paul Silas speaks with Elden Campbell #5 and Jamal Mashburn #24 of the New Orleans Hornets during the game against the Seattle Sonics during the game at Key Arena on December 20, 2002 in Seattle, Washington. The Hornets won in overtime 88-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE – DECEMBER 20: Head coach Paul Silas speaks with Elden Campbell #5 and Jamal Mashburn #24 of the New Orleans Hornets during the game against the Seattle Sonics during the game at Key Arena on December 20, 2002 in Seattle, Washington. The Hornets won in overtime 88-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

Wins: 704
Losses: 818
W/L: .463%
Playoff Appearances: 7
Conference Championships: 0
Championships: 0

Charlotte Bobcats (2004)

NEW YORK – DECEMBER 26: Jason Hart #1 of the Charlotte Bobcats dribbles to the net against Stephon Marbury #3 of the New York Knicks during the first half of their game on December 26, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New YorkCity. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK – DECEMBER 26: Jason Hart #1 of the Charlotte Bobcats dribbles to the net against Stephon Marbury #3 of the New York Knicks during the first half of their game on December 26, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New YorkCity. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Wins: 1083
Losses: 1384
W/L: .439%
Playoff Appearances: 10
Conference Championships: 0
Championships: 0

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