Mike Vernon, 1997 | NHL Ice Time

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Vernon had a couple good postseason runs that included 16 wins, but his job in 1997 will live in Detroit fans' minds forever.

He won the Conn Smythe after posting three shutouts and a .927 save percentage while losing only four times between the end of the regular season and this photo being taken.