allegend Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I stumbled upon an article recently listing the odds for which Canadian-based team would be the first to win the Stanley Cup in the future. Edmonton was listed as the favourite, closely followed by Toronto. Ottawa was actually listed ahead of Vancouver. Any thoughts? Predictions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubik Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 you should include a poll. but i really believe it's gonna be the canucks. I'm very excited about our team right now. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhukini Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 As much as I don't like the market I'd say Winnipeg. Followed by a pick of EDM/TML then the Canucks. Ottawa MTL and the Flames are clearly a step below Vancouver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 At this rate, it will be the Halifax Schooners after they join the league in the 2084 expansion. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad_BOI_pete Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 you think this is a game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Winnipeg, followed by Vancouver. Toronto has a chance if they replace the idiot running their team with someone who understands the sport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV. Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Probably Toronto or Vancouver. Habs and Oilers could have a chance, though. Senators a long-shot. Flames and Jets are finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I'm going with the Canucks - though I do so knowing my own bias. I think both Toronto and the Oilers continue to struggle with top-heavy teams with deficiencies they cannot seem to overcome. The Canucks are more balanced, with the ability to apply continuous pressure across almost all lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Not sure, but if Arizona wins before any other Canadian teams, that'll be the day I stop watching hockey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I understand them putting Ottawa ahead of Vancouver, as Vancouver is battling with Toronto, Edmonton, etc...during this window, so Ottawa will have the best chance in the next window. I don't get the love some (Sportsnet panel especially) have for Winnipeg. Helly is great, but he hasn't wowed anyone during the playoffs, and their top guns don't tend to do great either. They did improve their defence, but I don't think that's enough to put them over the hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 It will be the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyone Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 to be honest, the leafs have the hardest route to make the cup final. They have to go through Bruins, Wash, Islanders, Tampa, Florida, Columbus on their side of the draw. I know they don't have to beat them all, but a good portion of them. Edmtn and Vancouver realistically have to get thru Vegas, Colorado, Dallas and each other. no matter which team it is, it's going to take a couple of good upsets along the way ie: like when the Kings placed 8th and then won. Toronto and Edmonton have to prove that they can win ONE round first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 It's really hard to say, there are a number of Canadian teams who are near the end of their rebuilds and are now into refining roster. Toronto needs to move one of their big 3 to improve team depth and defense. Edmonton needs to improve defensive depth and goal to really be a contender Canucks need to improve overall defense balance, but we have a lot of other pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, allegend said: I stumbled upon an article recently listing the odds for which Canadian-based team would be the first to win the Stanley Cup in the future. Edmonton was listed as the favourite, closely followed by Toronto. Ottawa was actually listed ahead of Vancouver. Any thoughts? Predictions? It's tough to say. A few years back, I actually really liked Calgary's chances as I felt that their tight internal cap structure + the emergence of Matthew would help them take the next step. They seem to be having some locker room issues however. Toronto, pre-Tavares signing, looked promising to me as well, but then they completely blew their internal cap structure. Ottawa has some good young pieces but retaining talent long term has always been a problem for them. The Oilers have McDrai obviously, but I still see too many question marks on D and in net. Montreal are trying to minimize the damage done from this past half year with their roster turnover, but I'm not sure if it will be enough. The Canucks are top 10 in almost every category but their major weakness on their right side D and penalty killing could prove to be too much. I'll also need to learn more about Benning's cap strategy in these coming years in order to gauge as to what extent it will be possible for the Canucks to take the next step. In answering this question, I might have to go with the Winnipeg Jets. Dubois should be able to rediscover this form this year while the additions of Schmidt, etc. should help them. Winnipeg's blend of size and speed always gives them an opportunity, and I don't recall seeing any future cap complications with their team (though I could be wrong here - I haven't checked their cap situation in quite sometime). Winnipeg also has the 2nd best goalie in the league. My prediction is Winnipeg....and then the Canucks will win it directly after them. :-p Edited October 14, 2021 by Patel Bure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, timberz21 said: Not sure, but if Arizona wins before any other Canadian teams, that'll be the day I stop watching hockey. Arizona winning before any other Canuck team would be the equivalent of Chuck Sherman from American Pie getting laid before any of the main cast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1. EDM 2. VAN 3. TOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilac Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1. MTL 2. EDM 3. VAN I'm not fond of EDM, but they seem to play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 For whatever it’s worth guys, both Don Cherry and Eilliotte Friedman believe that the Canucks will surprise a lot of people this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo2337 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Toronto? They will have to go through at least another rebuild before they contend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindiculous Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 1:25 PM, timberz21 said: Not sure, but if Arizona wins before any other Canadian teams, that'll be the day I stop watching hockey. What'll happen is Arizona will move to Houston, and then Winnipeg will fold again and move to Arizona and win the cup the year after they move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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