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...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.

OILERS SUCK

Quote from: Oliver the Second on May 30, 2025, 09:34:20 AMOILERS 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.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-7zm4A4iUO4

..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.

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

Jo Jo and I like Edmonton's outfits better.

Game 1 is on now, if anyone is interested.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 04, 2025, 08:27:00 PMGame 1 is on now, if anyone is interested.

You know I am.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 04, 2025, 09:39:36 PMYou 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.

Quote from: JOE on June 05, 2025, 12:00:49 AMCongratulations 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. :yeahhh:  :drunk2:

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on May 31, 2025, 01:28:39 PMI 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.

It was three to one in the second period for Florida when I got home.....I was pleasantly surprised with the final score.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 05, 2025, 12:01:46 AMJust 3 more wins. :yeahhh:  :drunk2:

I sincerely hope the Oilers win the Cup Shen Li Shen because if they do moving forward it's somewhat doubtful that the NHL will allow a Canadian or small market team win the championship again.

Perhaps they might allow the Oilers to win one this time cuz Connor McDavid is a Big Star in his Prime & the NHL needs a Big Star of Gretzky caliber to promote it.

Still think the NHL is fixed.

Quote from: JOE on June 05, 2025, 11:40:56 AMI sincerely hope the Oilers win the Cup Shen Li Shen because if they do moving forward it's somewhat doubtful that the NHL will allow a Canadian or small market team win the championship again.

Perhaps they might allow the Oilers to win one this time cuz Connor McDavid is a Big Star in his Prime & the NHL needs a Big Star of Gretzky caliber to promote it.

Still think the NHL is fixed.

You are saying the league is fixing games.

That is an ultra-serious allegation.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 05, 2025, 12:10:37 AMThere 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.

Skinner was showing signs of collapsing, but the Oilers pulled it off.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 05, 2025, 08:27:08 PMYou are saying the league is fixing games.

That is an ultra-serious allegation.

I can only read old Joe's bs when it is quoted. I see I made a smart decision putting that wanker on ignore.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 05, 2025, 08:27:08 PMYou are saying the league is fixing games.

That is an ultra-serious allegation.

Actually I hope you are right and I am wrong Shen Li Shen.

I guess I'm just pissed off at the way the NHL is run & by whom. Gary Bettman is a horrible commissioner.

The NHL moved 2 completely thriving & viable franchises built by their local communities- Quebec & Winnipeg. Created another failed one in Arizona which should never have existed at all that destroyed the original Winnipeg franchise. Atlanta was also a failure which had to be rescued and moved to Winnipeg which had been a success to begin with.

Quebec was really a shame because they essentially gave Colorado a bunch of Free Stanley Cups by a city which built them up - Quebec.

And yes there was at least 1 verifiable time where a team was robbed on National television of a potential Stanley Cup - Buffalo in 1999. A goal that was allowed that shouldn't have been.


Awarded to Dallas. And in order to validate that victory the NHL later changed the foot in the crease rule which was designed to prevent goalie injuries. Subsequent to that players take runs at goalies now thereby shortening their careers.

That's how Chicago won at least 1 of its Cups when 1 of their players continuously charged the goaltenders of the opposing teams while in their crease. Dustin Byfuglien a notable violator. That guy was a malicious fraud.


The NHL is not a well run league and it shows overt favoritism to certain teams. Contrast this to other sports such as football baseball and basketball where upsets happen & the little guy wins. The idea of an upstart Canadian team like the Toronto Raptors winning the championship won't happen in today's NHL.

I think the worst conspiracy theories are the ones that are sports related.  Seriously?  Sports is another form of entertainment that usually doesn't fit any theory of conspiring to fool the fans.  Yes, there have been scandals such as point shaving, fixing a game, etc, but an entire league doing a conspiracy?  Just put on your straightjacket and go away.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 06, 2025, 09:01:53 AMI think the worst conspiracy theories are the ones that are sports related.  Seriously?  Sports is another form of entertainment that usually doesn't fit any theory of conspiring to fool the fans.  Yes, there have been scandals such as point shaving, fixing a game, etc, but an entire league doing a conspiracy?  Just put on your straightjacket and go away.

Precisely.

Sam Bennett on the power play again.

Jesus, consecutive overtime games.  This is fun to watch.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 06, 2025, 11:06:53 PMJesus, consecutive overtime games.  This is fun to watch.

If you're too tired Prof Emeritus.....it makes games end very late.

Jo Jo was told to create some new troll material. NHL games being fixed is my Sweetie's way of saying I hear you and I am doing something about it.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 06, 2025, 09:01:53 AMI think the worst conspiracy theories are the ones that are sports related.  Seriously?  Sports is another form of entertainment that usually doesn't fit any theory of conspiring to fool the fans.  Yes, there have been scandals such as point shaving, fixing a game, etc, but an entire league doing a conspiracy?  Just put on your straightjacket and go away.

Because the people at the top are all unquestionably Good Samaritans, regulating it purely for the Love of The Game and the Enjoyment of The Little People. They would never ever ever succumb to shitbaggery to make a quick buck.



 :t2202:



Say, anyone want to buy a bridge?

Quote from: . on June 08, 2025, 12:38:05 AMBecause the people at the top are all unquestionably Good Samaritans, regulating it purely for the Love of The Game and the Enjoyment of The Little People. They would never ever ever succumb to shitbaggery to make a quick buck.



 :t2202:



Say, anyone want to buy a bridge?

Do you believe some players are paid to deliberately lose games?

Which players?

Quote from: . on June 08, 2025, 12:38:05 AMBecause the people at the top are all unquestionably Good Samaritans, regulating it purely for the Love of The Game and the Enjoyment of The Little People. They would never ever ever succumb to shitbaggery to make a quick buck.



 :t2202:



Say, anyone want to buy a bridge?

Riiiiiiiiiiiiight.....

Skinner did it again.  He's going to be considered the worst Stanley Cup goalie ever.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 09, 2025, 10:41:53 PMSkinner did it again.  He's going to be considered the worst Stanley Cup goalie ever.

Yes, he is. Or maybe Joe was right. He is being paid to take dives :s_laugh:

The Oilers should've traded for a Stanley Cup goalie last year. And because they have a very weak goaltender, Edmonton has got to stay out of the penalty box.

Quote from: formosan on June 08, 2025, 04:08:20 PMDo you believe some players are paid to deliberately lose games?

Absolutely. A league that size you cannot tell me with a straight face that every last individual associated with it is doing it for the love of the game or the holy grail of prestige and bragging rights that comes with winning a trophy. It might shake out that way for a good many players and officials, but it assuredly does NOT shake out that way for every last one of them.

Anyone that pretends otherwise is being either disingenuous or incredibly naïve.

Quote from: formosan on June 08, 2025, 04:08:20 PMWhich players?

Fucked if I know, I don't watch that exercise in percussive homosexuality that you guys call hockey.

Quote from: . on June 10, 2025, 06:09:50 AMAbsolutely. A league that size you cannot tell me with a straight face that every last individual associated with it is doing it for the love of the game or the holy grail of prestige and bragging rights that comes with winning a trophy.

I can tell you have never played sports.

Quote from: DKG on June 10, 2025, 10:06:36 AMI can tell you have never played sports.

You can tell whatever you like. Phys Ed was a mandatory subject throughout the first ten years of my schooling however and a failing grade in it or any other subject on the syllabus precluded advancement to the next grade. So there goes your theory.

For what it's worth, I excelled at Wogball (soccer) early on and basketball (runners up in grade 5, premiers in grade 6). Both of these were extra-curricular activities, as were my forays into Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Muay Thai and Zen Do Kai (a freestyle form of martial arts which borrowed heavily from other martial arts disciplines). Came in handy on the school oval when playing Thugby (Rugby League) or Aerial Ping-Pong (Aussie Rules) and the tournaments I participated in allowed for more creative exploits than the regimented garbage insisted upon by the Board of Education.

I've been around long enough to know that towel-flicking rump slapping sports are for faggots that hunt in packs. I don't enjoy hiding behind a team's performance and can measure my worth against my own personal best. Or against an assailant/assailants as the case may be. Way more character building and a better ethic to have in today's world for sure.

I think Cunt and Joe could be right. Stuart Skinner can't be that bad. He is being paid to play like a bum.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 10, 2025, 10:23:35 PMI think Cunt and Joe could be right. Stuart Skinner can't be that bad. He is being paid to play like a bum.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!  Stop drinking the Kool aid.  Skinner is who he is.  Pray that he's a brick wall tonight, otherwise the series is a shitfest.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 12, 2025, 05:24:59 PMJesus, Mary, and Joseph!  Stop drinking the Kool aid.  Skinner is who he is.  Pray that he's a brick wall tonight, otherwise the series is a shitfest.

Oh ffs Prof it was a joke directed at Joe and Cunt.

Another penalty by Edmonton and another goal by Florida. I blame Gary Bettman

3-0 Florida at the end of the first period on 18 shots.  Stuart Skinner is a case study on the damage one retard can do.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 12, 2025, 09:04:06 PM3-0 Florida at the end of the first period on 18 shots.  Stuart Skinner is a case study on the damage one retard can do.

I agree, but the penalties though including a 5 on 3. That's not disciplined hockey.

Don't touch that remote!  We have a tie game!!

3rd game of the series to go into OT. 

The series is tied. I guess the Oilers are not being paid to take a dive like Joe and Cunt think.

If the Oilers can stay out of the penalty box they can win the Cup.

I started watching the game on ESPN when it was three to one for Florida.....what an exciting game.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 12, 2025, 08:26:29 PMOh ffs Prof it was a joke directed at Joe and Cunt.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 12, 2025, 08:26:29 PMOh ffs Prof it was a joke directed at Joe and Cunt.

And just like a Stephen Colbert episode you had to prompt the audience to get a laugh out of it.  :ththbored: 

Pickard is the goalie for the rest of the series.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 14, 2025, 08:12:13 PMPickard is the goalie for the rest of the series.

I don't have a lot of faith in him either.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 14, 2025, 08:17:06 PMI don't have a lot of faith in him either.

Better than Skinner.

Fuk Hoke! I'm watching WW3!!!!!  :drunk2:

Edmonton has the 2 best players in the world. However, Florida has a better overall team. Particularly their defense and of course goaltending.

Edmonton played Florida better last year. They stayed out of the penalty box and they had the wonder Jew Zach Hyman healthy.

Ok, Pickard sucks goat balls as much as Skinner.  How is it possible for a Cup contender to have not one, but two shitty goalies?  Isn't that statistically impossible?

Florida's playing style reminds me of the 1990's New Jersey Devils. Both teams can frustrate the best offensive teams. Bobrovsky is good, but he is no Martin Brodeur who was one of the absolute best to strap on the pads.

I predict the Oilers will lose the game again in the first period. They will get a lot of penalties and the Panthers will get a couple of power play goals.

And so it begins. Florida scores on their second shot. :facepalm:

2-0 for the Panthers at the end of the first.

Florida got an empty netter to make it 4-0 with 6:34 left in the game.

It's 5-1 with 4:42 left.

Florida repeats as Stanley Cup champions.

I give them credit, they are an excellent team.

Quote from: Shen Li on June 17, 2025, 10:49:44 PMFlorida repeats as Stanley Cup champions.

I give them credit, they are an excellent team.

And what is interesting is that this was only the fourth time in Cup history that the back to back champion defeated the same team.  The other three times happened during the Original Six era so this is the first time in the expanded league that it happened.  Very rare.

Quote from: Prof Emeritus at Fawk U on June 18, 2025, 08:31:32 AMAnd what is interesting is that this was only the fourth time in Cup history that the back to back champion defeated the same team.  The other three times happened during the Original Six era so this is the first time in the expanded league that it happened.  Very rare.

I did not know that.

I watched last night's game......it was so one sided.

LOL! Florida Man PWN3D! Cucknadia!!!  :crampe:  :crampe:  :crampe:

I STILL DGAF about hokey tho!

Great series and congrats to teh kittehs!

(https://i.imgur.com/tNWEHqt.jpeg)

Congratulations to the Moscow Panthers, eh um, I mean the Miami Panthers.

Quote from: Brent on June 18, 2025, 11:32:16 AMCongratulations to the Moscow Panthers, eh um, I mean the Miami Panthers.

Looks like they got quite a few Cucknadians and Fins on that team!

I dont see any nigerians tho!

Quote from: Lokmar on June 18, 2025, 11:51:23 AMLooks like they got quite a few Cucknadians and Fins on that team!

I dont see any nigerians tho!

White men can't jump and niggers can't ice skate.   :crampe:

Glad it is over. Now on the prairies we can go back to hating Conman Carney.

Quote from: Herman on June 18, 2025, 04:15:41 PMGlad it is over. Now on the prairies we can go back to hating Conman Carney.

He means nothing to me here, but I would hate him if I was still back in the Czuk.