The Stanley Cup

[JOE]

...like many Canadians I hope the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup.

But in the back of my mind, there's always this nagging doubt that the outcome is fixed. That the NHL always an American team, particularly from the US sunbelt to win.

I dunno maybe Connor McDavid is a big enough draw that the League will finally let a Canadian team win.

We'll see. I'm hopeful. But at the same time skeptical.

[Oliver the Second]

OILERS SUCK

[JOE]

OILERS SUCK

But still, many think that the NHL fixes the Stanley Cup for certain teams to win.

There are  accusations that the NHL fixed a series even with 2 American teams.

..and that US sunbelt teams are favored to win.

Incidentally, that team that used to be in Arizona was moved to Utah, and its average attendance is only about 11,000 spectators a game. Even less than the struggling Arizona franchise that was abandoned Oliver the Second llie.

What kind of league management is that?

They could move it to Quebec, Saskatchewan or some Northern US city and fill up the rink.

[Prof Emeritus at Fawk U]

I believe the Oilers have a better shot to win the cup than last year.  Their lineup is slightly better stacked against the Panthers. 

[Thiel]

Jo Jo and I like Edmonton's outfits better.

[Prof Emeritus at Fawk U]

Game 1 is on now, if anyone is interested.

[Shen Li]

Game 1 is on now, if anyone is interested.

You know I am.

[JOE]

You know I am.

Congratulations to your beloved Oilers for winning tonight Shen Li Shen. Hopefully they can keep it up. I didn't watch but I heard the neighbors cheering so I figgered at that point they won the game.

[Shen Li]

Congratulations to your beloved Oilers for winning tonight Shen Li Shen. Hopefully they can keep it up. I didn't watch but I heard the neighbors cheering so I figgered at that point they won the game.

Just 3 more wins.  

[Shen Li]

I believe the Oilers have a better shot to win the cup than last year.  Their lineup is slightly better stacked against the Panthers. 

There are 2 things that can blow the Oiler's chances.
1. Stuart Skinner- he is getting better, but I still don't know if he has completely shed his choke artist reputation.
2. Zach Hyman is out for the entire series. His physical style of play will be missed.