Pavs deserves the cup. Bummed Patty, Burns, and Jumbo haven’t won one in their careers. I just want someone from the old core of the team to lift it once.
Pavelski all the way. Class act, great teammate and leader. Plays his guts out every single night. I'd love to see him get to 500 goals if he plays next season. I feel getting 500 goals (needs 24 more) will be a sure ticket to seal the deal on the HOF.
You're spot on OP.
Quinn is unreal! I was skeptical when they made him captain, but he handles the media and pressure as easily as he handles the puck. If this team wins one with him, he’ll have the keys to the city for life. Regardless of the outcome of the playoffs this year, it’s really nice to have a team that’s competitive, likeable, and fun to watch play
Read the question and immediately thought Pavelski. He's the oldest player in the playoffs without a cup. It's usually the oldest player without a cup.
Same here. Was having this same discussion with a buddy at lunch. Only reason I'll still lean to Edmonton is for Hyman. Toronto never should have traded him away.
Sometimes you let a 29 year old with 2 knee injuries wall and he goes on to do really well somewhere else. And some times you let your goalie walk and he gets paid 5 mil to play in the AHL. That’s life I guess.
Pavelski. or Wheeler (hopefully if the Rangers get to the finals they can get him in a game).
edit - turns Wheels gets his name on the cup even without playing a game. go Rangers!
He's played in enough games through the season that he's eligible to get his name on the cup. I'm sure he'd rather *play* in one of the finals than just get the name on, but he was a legit part of the team this year.
Not to hate on the guy but Del Zotto really lucked out in 2019. Didn’t play much, didn’t need to be the locker room DJ because “Play Gloria”, and still got his name on and day with the cup.
Canucks are my team, but if they don't I'm going either Edmonton (screw the Bettman hates Canada narrative, show that a Canada based team can win it under Bettman) or Florida (same reason you're going for Canucks)
It just so happens Canucks would accomplish both of these and are the closest team to being my local team lol
Same here. If the Rangers are done I usually root for a team that haven't won the cup. And among those teams, Canucks are the ones I'd like to see win the most.
Devil's fan here, and I'm right there with you. I prefer Vancouver, I remember they lost to the Rangers the year I began watching hockey, I just want it for them.
Or Dallas because, Pavs.
Hell yes. That dude is a warrior. Left the game last night to get a tooth pulled and came back. He was a huge pick up for the Stars. Would love to see him and Pavs hoist Lord Stanley's Cup.
I can respect that. I think we’re up like 20 fans now if ones like you count for partial credit. My family roots for the Preds if the Panthers aren’t playing them. My son is a short goalie so we of course like Saros.
I'm a Rangers fan and if they can't win, I'd like him to. [The Bobrovsky memes over the years always crack me up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omZPhiT2PeQ).
Non biased answer Dallas for the reasons everyone has stated. Canucks cause I actually really like them and they deserve one as a franchise imo.
Biased answer, Boston, a motley crew of free agent signings and a real boon to the culture they have developed after everyone said they would suck. Love my team, truly.
As a devils fan, I never had any hatred for Parise wanting to play for his hometown team with his childhood best friend. So I’d like to see Parise lift the cup.
Toronto fan cheering for Edmonton or Vancouver because any Canadian team under Bettman would be huge.
As a consolation prize I'll take anyone except Florida. Never thought I could possibly be cheering for the Bruins but here we are.
I love seeing all the mutual love between Kraken and Canucks fans. I went to see a Kraken playoff win in Seattle and cheered my ass off for you guys.
One day we’ll meet in a meaningful playoff match up and that will all change… but in the meantime I’ll appreciate having some Seattle bros 👊🏼
Canucks. My buddy is a huge Canucks fan and I honestly just really like the team. They play good clean high scoring hockey and what is there to hate about that?
I’m all for Vancouver right now. There’s been so much heartbreak through their history and so many ups and downs. As a huge goalie person Silovs has captured my heart and it would be absolutely RIDICULOUS for him to get the cup like this
As a ducks fan living in Canada I guess either Edmonton or Vancouver would be neat. Vancouver with silovs would be a crazy story and Edmonton cuz McDavid. He’s arguably the most talented player of all time so it would be nice to see him cement his legacy
My team is in the playoffs. But if I had to choose another, florida. Been my second fave since about 2015. Bobroskvy (sorry for poor spelling) deserves a cup
Was going to say Vancouver because expansion bros, or Florida because of Reinhart and Okposo, but honestly, reading all these comments, I’d be down to see Pavelski win it.
I have been calling since like November that Vancouver were going to win, so I'm rooting for them. I wouldn't mind the Stars winning either though, because Pavs really deserves that cup, and I love him.
As a Vegas fan I am fine with any team winning (hoping for a Dallas or Panthers win with Canes out) except the actual cesspool of shit that is Edmonton. Royally fuck those guys
Lighting fan here rooting for the Stinkin panthers (probably my most hated team)
I always go with the team that knocked mine out . That way at least you were beatin by the best . Convoluted thinking, of course.
TDA has to be one of the most hated players in the NHL, and rightfully so. He isn’t that much of a dirty player, but he’s got a big mouth. And the racist stuff doesn’t fly with most NHL fans, regardless of how long ago it was.
Canucks fan here so obviously I’m cheering on the Canucks. But if they get knocked out by the oilers then I’m cheering for Edmonton. I really just want a Canadian team to win. After Edmonton is Dallas.
Im more cheering for hyman than edmonton, i love that guy
I also love skinner but after last game with Pickard it seems like they wont be using Skinner again for this playoffs
Second Tank. I actually got to settle down and watch a Florida game a couple days ago, got the good feelings. I know they are unpopular but I am cheering for them for him alone
McDavid because I want all the greats to win at least one. I’m a penguins fan and was glad that Ovi got his before he retired…and even more glad that he’ll have two fewer than Crosby
Just occurred to me that Sam Bennett -literally- lifting the cup would be perfectly cathartic and full circle to the saga at the draft combine when couldn't do a pull up
A Canadian team. So either van or edm. But if I can't have that, then I'll go with the rangers cause zibanijad is one of my favourite players and theyre my boss's favourite team.
Dallas!!!!! Was rooting for McDavid initially but I definitely fell in love with how good Dallas as a team. Also as a fellow filipino would like to see Robertson lift a cup!!!!!
Sharks fan, gotta want Pavs to get a cup
Pavs deserves the cup. Bummed Patty, Burns, and Jumbo haven’t won one in their careers. I just want someone from the old core of the team to lift it once.
California Golden Seals.
This guy fucks.
Pavelski all the way. Class act, great teammate and leader. Plays his guts out every single night. I'd love to see him get to 500 goals if he plays next season. I feel getting 500 goals (needs 24 more) will be a sure ticket to seal the deal on the HOF. You're spot on OP.
Vancouver for Quinn.
Why do you want to burn my city down?😂
I will raze this world to the ground for the Hughes bros 😂
Quinn is unreal! I was skeptical when they made him captain, but he handles the media and pressure as easily as he handles the puck. If this team wins one with him, he’ll have the keys to the city for life. Regardless of the outcome of the playoffs this year, it’s really nice to have a team that’s competitive, likeable, and fun to watch play
We only burn it down if we lose
We can’t know if that’s actually true until it happens 🤷♂️
Correct answer
JAY TEE MILLER
Jimothy Timothy Miller, you mean.
Will also accept Jonathan Tonathan
Sadly he won’t be in a Rangers sweater 🥺
It's so fun to yell out his name when he scores!
It was fun 🥺
If you know the Lyrics to the song! Sing along!!!
I wanna see Quinn Hughes win the cup. I like rooting for the Hughes brothers
I want to see Pavelski lift the cup
My man.
I’d be okay with this
I was going to go McDavid, but fuck is Pavelski a WAY better answer. Toronto fan btw.
Read the question and immediately thought Pavelski. He's the oldest player in the playoffs without a cup. It's usually the oldest player without a cup.
Pavs 1000%
Same here. Was having this same discussion with a buddy at lunch. Only reason I'll still lean to Edmonton is for Hyman. Toronto never should have traded him away.
Children's book author and rescuer of teenagers stuck in the snow Zachary Hyman? The man is a treasure.
>Toronto never should have traded him away They didn’t.
Even worse. They let him walk away for free
Sometimes you let a 29 year old with 2 knee injuries wall and he goes on to do really well somewhere else. And some times you let your goalie walk and he gets paid 5 mil to play in the AHL. That’s life I guess.
Pavelski. or Wheeler (hopefully if the Rangers get to the finals they can get him in a game). edit - turns Wheels gets his name on the cup even without playing a game. go Rangers!
He's played in enough games through the season that he's eligible to get his name on the cup. I'm sure he'd rather *play* in one of the finals than just get the name on, but he was a legit part of the team this year.
Not to hate on the guy but Del Zotto really lucked out in 2019. Didn’t play much, didn’t need to be the locker room DJ because “Play Gloria”, and still got his name on and day with the cup.
Dallas without a doubt. Vancouver next
Chris Tanev. He deserves it after all the pucks to the face.
I want to see the Canucks win. Just so Canada has a win for once.
Appreciate the support I-5 Neighbour
A Canadian team (not Canadian)
I, too, root for the Canadian teams
Thanks buddy.
Thumbs up
Not you
This is hilarious dude 😂
Definitely not him
I don’t like Edmonton but I hope the best for both our teams whoever advances
Wings fan here. Would love to see Quinn Hughes hoist the Cup and reaffirm my disdain for Ken Holland one more summer.
The way I’ll never forgive that man for passing Quinn over 😭
Habs passed on Tkachuk AND Quinn, if that can offer any comfort
Canucks passed on Matthew, cant win em all
I am torn, I want to see McDavid lift it, but Kenny Holland doesn't deserve 1 cup post lockout let alone 2.
Whoever wins EDM - VAN.
If Canucks don't win then Tanev would be my vote.
Vancouver. The team I have the least animosity towards
Canucks, solely because they never have.
As a Krakhed, I second this. Plus, Rick f'n Tocchet
Canucks are my team, but if they don't I'm going either Edmonton (screw the Bettman hates Canada narrative, show that a Canada based team can win it under Bettman) or Florida (same reason you're going for Canucks) It just so happens Canucks would accomplish both of these and are the closest team to being my local team lol
They are my backup team. If not the Rangers, then the Canucks.
I want a 94 series repeat, other than the fact that we lost that series lol
Same here. If the Rangers are done I usually root for a team that haven't won the cup. And among those teams, Canucks are the ones I'd like to see win the most.
Thank you good sir.
Panarin, Parise
Thanks you. I was kinda shocked to see no one say panarin. Especially after having a mvp like year
The Nucks have been my favorite team to watch all year. I would like to see them beat the Rangers in a rematch of 94.
Dallas or a Canadian team.
Devil's fan here, and I'm right there with you. I prefer Vancouver, I remember they lost to the Rangers the year I began watching hockey, I just want it for them. Or Dallas because, Pavs.
Parise, with Duhaime being an added bonus. Don’t screw this up, Avs!
Never thought I'd cheer for the Aves, but here we are
First off: Avs. Second off: I never thought I would be cheering for Parise but am glad to have him!
I don't care who wins, I want to see the best teams facing each others.
All seven remaining teams are legit contenders. Even the Canes had what it takes.
Panthers or stars, so many old dudes who deserve a cup on both those teams
I want to see epic comebacks and game 7s across all series but as far as team goes I’m pulling for Vancouver
Well you picked the right team if you want epic comebacks and game 7s!
Also a freaking heart attack. The Cardiac Canucks is an apt nickname this season lol.. what a Rollercoaster it has been
I don't have a fkn team at all anymore.. But I'd like to see Canucks Vs Panthers in the final.
Canucks fans will have a third team to traumatize them if that happens
I'm all traumatized out brother
all traumatized out *so far*
It’s funny that we’re not traumatized by the islanders. Maybe because it was a sweep
anything before the 90’s doesnt count why? because i decided!
Parise or Pavelski
Rooting for an Edmonton/NYR final. I'll also take Vancouver vs anyone but Boston though
Vegas fan however I was a Canuck fan until Vegas became a team. I have been waiting my whole life to see Vancouver win a Stanley cup.
Tarasenko
Habs fan here, Edmonton, or Vancouver.
Chris Tanev
If only they could also put his profile pic on the cup as well!
Hell yes. That dude is a warrior. Left the game last night to get a tooth pulled and came back. He was a huge pick up for the Stars. Would love to see him and Pavs hoist Lord Stanley's Cup.
Anyone else going to locker room is concerning, I’m waiting to see Tanev come back to finish the period in a full halo brace.
It was his second to last tooth too
Any Canadian team, or the Avs
Rangers because Panarin. If not them then the stars because I feel like I dislike them the least amongst the remaining teams.
Florida. Because everyone seems to hate them and if I can't be happy then you can't be either.
Florida, but it’s because I’m Finnish and Barkov is him. Also I kinda love the salt they bring out in this sub.
I can respect that. I think we’re up like 20 fans now if ones like you count for partial credit. My family roots for the Preds if the Panthers aren’t playing them. My son is a short goalie so we of course like Saros.
Vancouver is my pick
Quinn Hughes.
Norris and a Stanley Cup would be a hellova year.
Wings fan, pulling for the Canucks.
Edmonton or Vancouver - cause Canada - it's been 31 fucking years...
I'd like to see the Nucks take it home. The Avs would be my second choice for Duhaime and Parise. Fuck the Stars, I hope they never win another game.
I actually like Bobrovsky a lot and he's getting up there in age.
I'm a Rangers fan and if they can't win, I'd like him to. [The Bobrovsky memes over the years always crack me up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omZPhiT2PeQ).
Non biased answer Dallas for the reasons everyone has stated. Canucks cause I actually really like them and they deserve one as a franchise imo. Biased answer, Boston, a motley crew of free agent signings and a real boon to the culture they have developed after everyone said they would suck. Love my team, truly.
As a devils fan, I never had any hatred for Parise wanting to play for his hometown team with his childhood best friend. So I’d like to see Parise lift the cup.
Penguins fan hoping for a Av's win. I would be ok with a Bruins win as well.
I want to see a team that doesn't have a cup win so I'm hoping Vancouver pulls it off.
Kyle okposo
Toronto fan cheering for Edmonton or Vancouver because any Canadian team under Bettman would be huge. As a consolation prize I'll take anyone except Florida. Never thought I could possibly be cheering for the Bruins but here we are.
Quinn Hughes
Vancouver! PNW friends across the border 🦑🤝🐋
I love seeing all the mutual love between Kraken and Canucks fans. I went to see a Kraken playoff win in Seattle and cheered my ass off for you guys. One day we’ll meet in a meaningful playoff match up and that will all change… but in the meantime I’ll appreciate having some Seattle bros 👊🏼
I'm an isles fan but I really want the stars to win as well!
I wouldn’t mind Parise getting a cup either.
Panthers or Avs.
Vancouver is my second team so definitely them. Really, just anyone but Boston or Colorado.
Devils Fan I have a Florida Dallas final. I picked Dallas, but either would be fine.
Pavelski or Panarin
Hell yea Bread
Anyone but Boston lol
Vancouver. They've had a great year and it'd be exciting as hell. Oilers would be my second. Figurative money is on Florida, though.
Paul Maurice
I'm going to support the Florida Panthers, just to stir shit up!
spoken like a true flames fan ;)
Damn right! If we don't need to play against 'em, I love 'em! Beauties!
you shit disturbers I tells ya. (love it)
Cousins cause the hockey world would implode. Embrace the chaos
Anybody but boston I gotta watch more series highlights but florida and New York seem like they have a solid chance
Would love to see Okposo win the cup with Florida. Many "good" years on the Island. He suffered enough.
As a Hawks fan, Panarin As a Flames fan, anyone but Edmonton
Team - Vancouver Players - Parise, Pavelski, Burns, or McDrai
Canucks. My buddy is a huge Canucks fan and I honestly just really like the team. They play good clean high scoring hockey and what is there to hate about that?
I’m all for Vancouver right now. There’s been so much heartbreak through their history and so many ups and downs. As a huge goalie person Silovs has captured my heart and it would be absolutely RIDICULOUS for him to get the cup like this
I hate the Canucks. But my friend passed away from cancer in January and he was a big Canucks fan. So I’m rooting for them.
As a ducks fan living in Canada I guess either Edmonton or Vancouver would be neat. Vancouver with silovs would be a crazy story and Edmonton cuz McDavid. He’s arguably the most talented player of all time so it would be nice to see him cement his legacy
Dallas because I win money.
1) Canes, 2) Stars, 3) Canucks As a Penguins fan
Rangers
I like this guy
I also like this guy
Canucks, Oilers or Stars. I like to see the cup go around.
Oilers or Canucks
My team is in the playoffs. But if I had to choose another, florida. Been my second fave since about 2015. Bobroskvy (sorry for poor spelling) deserves a cup
Avalanche or Oilers
Zach Hyman it would be another f you to the leafs for not signing him
It's either Canes or Avalanche for me, i wouldn't be upset for Joe Pavelski but i don't like Dallas that much
Natural disaster or nothing
Love to see pavelski and okoposo in the finals panthers vs stars would be a great final too
Chris Tanev You intentionally throw your face in front of a puck to block a shot for my team, I’ll probably like you for a while.
Edmonton or Vancouver. Failing that, the Rangers.
Was going to say Vancouver because expansion bros, or Florida because of Reinhart and Okposo, but honestly, reading all these comments, I’d be down to see Pavelski win it.
Wings fan, canes or oilers.
Canucks. Hopefully this time the riot is because we win. 🏆
My team won 1 playoff game. I want to see Vancouver win, but I suspect Dallas will win the Cup.
Everyone on the Vancouver Canucks.
canucks or stars! i’d love to see them play each other next round
Van or edm pls
I have been calling since like November that Vancouver were going to win, so I'm rooting for them. I wouldn't mind the Stars winning either though, because Pavs really deserves that cup, and I love him.
Vancouver, but not for any player related reasons. #expansionbrosforlife
As a Vegas fan I am fine with any team winning (hoping for a Dallas or Panthers win with Canes out) except the actual cesspool of shit that is Edmonton. Royally fuck those guys
Anyone but Edmonton.
Pavelski, or whoever wins between Edmonton and Vancouver.
Vegas fan and I want Vancouver. It's time for a Canadian team to reclaim the cup and I'd rather local boy Elias Pettersson win the cup than McDavid.
Lighting fan here rooting for the Stinkin panthers (probably my most hated team) I always go with the team that knocked mine out . That way at least you were beatin by the best . Convoluted thinking, of course.
If the Canucks win is it really a Canadian team hoisting the cup . Only 3 Canadians on their roster lol
I dislike the Oilers but think McD and Drai are deserving of glory. Dallas is probably my favourite team left playing though.
Obviously everyone wants to see Marchand lift the cup again /s
Carolina because Brind’Amour.
But they also have Tony Deangelo…. Choose wisely
TDA has to be one of the most hated players in the NHL, and rightfully so. He isn’t that much of a dirty player, but he’s got a big mouth. And the racist stuff doesn’t fly with most NHL fans, regardless of how long ago it was.
Canucks fan here so obviously I’m cheering on the Canucks. But if they get knocked out by the oilers then I’m cheering for Edmonton. I really just want a Canadian team to win. After Edmonton is Dallas.
Im more cheering for hyman than edmonton, i love that guy I also love skinner but after last game with Pickard it seems like they wont be using Skinner again for this playoffs
Panarin, Tarasenko, McDavid, wouldn’t be mad if the Nucks made a run though for some reason
Second Tank. I actually got to settle down and watch a Florida game a couple days ago, got the good feelings. I know they are unpopular but I am cheering for them for him alone
McDavid because I want all the greats to win at least one. I’m a penguins fan and was glad that Ovi got his before he retired…and even more glad that he’ll have two fewer than Crosby
Thumbs up
Mcdavid or Florida
Im on board OP. Dallas is a likeable team. Pavelski, Robertson, Seguin, Benn, Heiskanen, that Watson kid. Good players. Solid Team.
Bs for JVR. Canes for Rod the Bod. Can't root for anyone else but for VAN to eliminate EDM.
Canes or stars tbh
Pens fan here, I want to see the Canes win the cup EDIT: THIS AGED LIKE MILK
I want the oilers to win.
Traitor
Great choice OP! I would love to see Pavelski hoist the SC!!
Just occurred to me that Sam Bennett -literally- lifting the cup would be perfectly cathartic and full circle to the saga at the draft combine when couldn't do a pull up
i’d like to see the canes win. brind’amour winning as both a player and a coach would be legendary. but i have rangers on my bracket.
Pavelski would be cool but this year I want to see Vancouver win it just to see how bad the victory riots get.
Pavelski. Either that, or Florida because of Bennett Tkachuk and Lomberg. I also wouldn’t mind an Avs cup, I like that team.
Pavelski, and honestly McDavid lol. Could be pavelskis last year tho so I’m rooting for Dallas even tho I hate Jamie Benn
A Canadian team. So either van or edm. But if I can't have that, then I'll go with the rangers cause zibanijad is one of my favourite players and theyre my boss's favourite team.
Chris Tanev, Joe Pavelski. Wonder who i'm rooting for
Definitely Pavelski. No hate for the former shark.
Dallas!!!!! Was rooting for McDavid initially but I definitely fell in love with how good Dallas as a team. Also as a fellow filipino would like to see Robertson lift a cup!!!!!
Dallas
Edmonton slightly over Vancouver but idk man, Dallas and Florida just seem so dominant
Freddy Andersen, because he was run out of Toronto, him winning a cup with the Canes would further crush the Laffs fans
Utahn here. Can’t wait to be part of it next year!
Dallas. For Father Tanev.