The Oilers can win next year provided they are honest with themselves this offseason and are able to fix a few of the broken pieces. The widely spread story is that they were dominant in this year's playoffs and came within a two goals of a Stanley Cup. At face value this is true but their run to the Cup was drastically different than, say, the Panthers. The Panthers were dominant and dictated their way to the finals. Edmonton played well but relied on a few external factors to go their way. First off, LA was a pretty easy opponent. Not a stretch for the Oil to beat them. Then came the Canucks. The Oilers would have lost that series if Vancouver wasn't missing Demko. I believe this almost objectively. If the Oilers had of lost that series, Edmontonland would be in crisis right now. Another early exit. A year before McDavid and Draisaitl's contracts are up. Also, Vancouver had Petterson as a no-show. My point is the Oilers barely beat a second rate Vancouver. They were lucky. Then came Dallas which was a better test but Dallas flipped the 'off' switch halfway through the series. Something weird happened and it felt like the Stars gave up. Again, Edmonton received a good roll of the dice here. Lastly, the Oilers met the Panthers and were whipped into a 3-0 submission hold. The Oilers finally met a real team and couldn't come close to competing. Then the dice rolled again in their favor and Florida choked on their own success and inflated egos. It was not a case of Edmonton figuring out Florida. Figuring out how to beat the Panthers' system. It was literally a case of Edmonton jumping on a golden opportunity. Now kudos to Oil for rallying instead of giving up after being punished 3-0 in the series. I'll give them that. However, the proof is in the pudding, as they say and Florida found their game again and delivered the game seven knock-out blow. This is not to crap on the Oilers or lessen the positives from this playoff run. It is the contrary. It's necessary to isolate where and why they were weak and where, why and how they got lucky. They need to isolate those factors and correct them. Start now. Don't wait for October. If they can do that, maybe even just fix half of the issues with the team (bad defense, two-man team up front and avoiding McD and Drai getting shut down), then they will win the Cup next year.
Let's see, on average a Canadian team makes the final every 6 years, I'm 63 now, so by my calculations I'll be dead ⚰by time a Canadian team wins it all, so it doesn't really matter. ....... next team to make the SC finals in 2030 will be Ottawa..
I cheer more for the individuals and their journey. The players get a day with the Stanley cup which is a special way to complete the journey. This isn't the NFL where owners take the credit and trophy for their personal display.
Honestly it’s just been bad luck. There’s been 7 times since '93 that a Canadian team has competed for a cup and 4 of them have gone to 7. Any of those games go the other way and you wouldn’t hear this as much.
I have the Canucks at 1. They nearly beat the Oilers without their All-Star goalie, and their top goal scorer in game 7. I feel they would have beat Dallas and possibly even Florida this year with a healthy roster.
and Oilers had one of the worst flu bugs going through them during the whole series. McDavid had a lung infection and lost his voice so it makes no difference.
1. Canucks (management continues to make all the right moves) 2. Oilers (they were one game away from winning it all) 3. Jets (good goaltending can take you far) 4. Senators (they're better than their record over the last few years) 5. Canadiens (they're up and coming fast) 6. Flames (nowhere to go but up) 7. Leafs (because Leafs)
It is the start of a beautiful rivalry. Bouchard and Hughes same age, Miller and Nuge same age. Slight edge to goal scoring for oilers core but a considerable advantage in goalies for Canucks. I will not be surprised to see them meet in the playoffs again soon.
@@joeonthego8247 skinner really stepped it up in the later games of the finals, not superstar but definitely not the liability people put him out to be, this is coming from a Canucks fan
The drought will end once winters in Canada stop sucking and they no longer have an income tax, like Florida. It's not surprising, good players are willing to sign for less money in places like Florida
1. Oilers 2. Jets 3. Canucks 4. Flames 5. Senators 6. Canadiens There, thats all of the Canadian teams, right? Yeah I think that's looks just about right.
After free agency, and the report Demko may miss start of the season: 1. Edmonton 2. Toronto 3. Winnipeg 4. Ottawa 5. Vancouver 6. Montreal 7. Calgary Yep - Vcr not even making the playoffs this coming season- you heard it here first.
Now that the Canucks core have playoff experience and know what to expect, plus the fact that all of the free agents seem to be re-signing for less than they are worth instead of shopping themselves elsewhere to get more money, the Canucks are looking absolutely BEEFED for success. I’d say they are far more likely to win than Edmonton. Edmonton didn’t win their series against Vancouver and Dallas this year. Vancouver and Dallas lost those series. Both teams played way better than Edmonton did, but lost their own handles. It wasn’t until game 4 of the SCF that Edmonton showed up. They are far too inconsistent in my opinion. They have to be lucky enough to have other teams choke while they have their own bursts. Canucks have been so incredibly consistent the last 1.2 seasons with skill that it’s hard to ignore them. Next season they will be ready to pace themselves and improve their already top tier team dynamics. As long as they can stay healthy, they will be a force to behold.
I am sick to death of this narrative. Do american fanbases root for each other when facing a canadian team? Most of them dont give a damn, I actually saw arguments this year that most liked edmonton over a dislike of the state of florida... are new yorkers , californians, or pensylvanians compelled to cheer for the Rangers, Ducks or Penguins if they're in the final? canadian fans want their team of choice to win, anything else and most of them will be bitter AF regardless,
I never said anything about cheering for a team just cause they’re Canadian. I’m simply ranking Canadian teams based on their likelihood of winning a cup in the near future.
When an entire nation hasn't won a cup in 30+ years, it gets people riled up. What's wrong with most of Canada rooting for the Oilers? They're a really strong team.
Which Canadian team do you think will bring Lord Stanley's mug back to Canada? Lets see your rankings from least to most likely!
The Canucks next season for sire
Canucks winning the cup next year
The Oilers can win next year provided they are honest with themselves this offseason and are able to fix a few of the broken pieces. The widely spread story is that they were dominant in this year's playoffs and came within a two goals of a Stanley Cup. At face value this is true but their run to the Cup was drastically different than, say, the Panthers. The Panthers were dominant and dictated their way to the finals. Edmonton played well but relied on a few external factors to go their way. First off, LA was a pretty easy opponent. Not a stretch for the Oil to beat them. Then came the Canucks. The Oilers would have lost that series if Vancouver wasn't missing Demko. I believe this almost objectively. If the Oilers had of lost that series, Edmontonland would be in crisis right now. Another early exit. A year before McDavid and Draisaitl's contracts are up. Also, Vancouver had Petterson as a no-show. My point is the Oilers barely beat a second rate Vancouver. They were lucky. Then came Dallas which was a better test but Dallas flipped the 'off' switch halfway through the series. Something weird happened and it felt like the Stars gave up. Again, Edmonton received a good roll of the dice here. Lastly, the Oilers met the Panthers and were whipped into a 3-0 submission hold. The Oilers finally met a real team and couldn't come close to competing. Then the dice rolled again in their favor and Florida choked on their own success and inflated egos. It was not a case of Edmonton figuring out Florida. Figuring out how to beat the Panthers' system. It was literally a case of Edmonton jumping on a golden opportunity. Now kudos to Oil for rallying instead of giving up after being punished 3-0 in the series. I'll give them that. However, the proof is in the pudding, as they say and Florida found their game again and delivered the game seven knock-out blow. This is not to crap on the Oilers or lessen the positives from this playoff run. It is the contrary. It's necessary to isolate where and why they were weak and where, why and how they got lucky. They need to isolate those factors and correct them. Start now. Don't wait for October. If they can do that, maybe even just fix half of the issues with the team (bad defense, two-man team up front and avoiding McD and Drai getting shut down), then they will win the Cup next year.
Let's see, on average a Canadian team makes the final every 6 years, I'm 63 now, so by my calculations I'll be dead ⚰by time a Canadian team wins it all, so it doesn't really matter. ....... next team to make the SC finals in 2030 will be Ottawa..
Cañucks for da cup
1. Canucks
2. Oilers
3. Jets
4. Canadians
5. Leafs
6. Sens
7. Flames
1. Oilers (provided they fix their depth)
2. Canucks
3.Jets
4. Habs
5. Sens
6. Leafs
7. Flames
I would honestly put the flames at #6 cuz I know in a 7game series the leafs are choking
I cheer more for the individuals and their journey. The players get a day with the Stanley cup which is a special way to complete the journey. This isn't the NFL where owners take the credit and trophy for their personal display.
Two team that could win Stanley cup is Edmonton & Vancouver .
Honestly it’s just been bad luck. There’s been 7 times since '93 that a Canadian team has competed for a cup and 4 of them have gone to 7. Any of those games go the other way and you wouldn’t hear this as much.
Canucks over oilers
Yeah oilers suck 🤣
Yup Canucks lose in 6 you bet lol
@@Canucksnate "Oilers suck" Then why did they beat the Canucks?
@@Canucksnatebro I see you everywhere
@@station428they are hateable for many other reasons lol
1-canucks
2-oilers
3-Habs
4-leafs
I have the Canucks at 1. They nearly beat the Oilers without their All-Star goalie, and their top goal scorer in game 7. I feel they would have beat Dallas and possibly even Florida this year with a healthy roster.
and Oilers had one of the worst flu bugs going through them during the whole series. McDavid had a lung infection and lost his voice so it makes no difference.
Free Agency showed why Oilers are easily number 1 on the list.
IMO the closest now to winning is
#1 oilers (but their window is closing)
#2 Vancouver
#3 Jets
#4 Leafs
#5 Habs
#6 Sens
#7 flames
1. Canucks (management continues to make all the right moves)
2. Oilers (they were one game away from winning it all)
3. Jets (good goaltending can take you far)
4. Senators (they're better than their record over the last few years)
5. Canadiens (they're up and coming fast)
6. Flames (nowhere to go but up)
7. Leafs (because Leafs)
Canucks win next year
Canadian players on American based teams that wins the Stanley Cup still brings it home to Canada.
No Canadian player has ever been good at hockey, let alone win a Stanley cup. You are just a delusional hoser.
1. Canucks
2. Jets
3. Oilers
4. Leafs
5. Sens
6. Flames
7. Habs
wee bit baised im sure
habs are def over the sens and flames
@@blondedzero the toilet seats aren’t going anywhere 🤣
the canucks are on the come up, edmonton took their best shot and missed, its all downhill from here
I agree, going to back to back finals is difficult, especially when MacKinnon is in your conference
It is the start of a beautiful rivalry. Bouchard and Hughes same age, Miller and Nuge same age. Slight edge to goal scoring for oilers core but a considerable advantage in goalies for Canucks. I will not be surprised to see them meet in the playoffs again soon.
@@joeonthego8247 skinner really stepped it up in the later games of the finals, not superstar but definitely not the liability people put him out to be, this is coming from a Canucks fan
This will completely change after free agency. Should’ve waited to see how July plays out
Montreal is cooking 🧑🍳
The drought will end after Gary Bettman steps down.
The drought will end once winters in Canada stop sucking and they no longer have an income tax, like Florida. It's not surprising, good players are willing to sign for less money in places like Florida
100%
Oilers after free agency are obvious pick for #1.
Oilers will definitely win it next year. They just need better defensemen and a goalie
I'm a sens fan and I have top put them at 7. It's no longer the 2003-2017 team, back the I would put them #1
1. Oilers
2. Jets
3. Canucks
4. Flames
5. Senators
6. Canadiens
There, thats all of the Canadian teams, right? Yeah I think that's looks just about right.
Could have easily been oilers other day. Sad day post game.
Canucks
Oilers
Leafs
Habs
Jets
Sens
Flames
I'm impressed Calgary isn't in revolt
The shiny new billion dollar arena project is distracting them…and broken water mains
CANUCKS!!!!
IMAGINE paying Huberdeau $10m to play on the 3rd line, especially when your top two lines are this hysterically trash.
The probability of a canadian team winning is unchanged whether or not u include ottawa.
I have Vancouver over Edmonton. Edmonton relied to much on mcdavid and when he disappeared they sucked
After free agency, and the report Demko may miss start of the season:
1. Edmonton
2. Toronto
3. Winnipeg
4. Ottawa
5. Vancouver
6. Montreal
7. Calgary
Yep - Vcr not even making the playoffs this coming season- you heard it here first.
Now that the Canucks core have playoff experience and know what to expect, plus the fact that all of the free agents seem to be re-signing for less than they are worth instead of shopping themselves elsewhere to get more money, the Canucks are looking absolutely BEEFED for success. I’d say they are far more likely to win than Edmonton. Edmonton didn’t win their series against Vancouver and Dallas this year. Vancouver and Dallas lost those series. Both teams played way better than Edmonton did, but lost their own handles. It wasn’t until game 4 of the SCF that Edmonton showed up. They are far too inconsistent in my opinion. They have to be lucky enough to have other teams choke while they have their own bursts. Canucks have been so incredibly consistent the last 1.2 seasons with skill that it’s hard to ignore them. Next season they will be ready to pace themselves and improve their already top tier team dynamics. As long as they can stay healthy, they will be a force to behold.
Healthy Canucks with new top 6 options beat the Oilers all day. Especially with the Oilers losing a bunch of their forwards.
I am sick to death of this narrative.
Do american fanbases root for each other when facing a canadian team? Most of them dont give a damn, I actually saw arguments this year that most liked edmonton over a dislike of the state of florida...
are new yorkers , californians, or pensylvanians compelled to cheer for the Rangers, Ducks or Penguins if they're in the final?
canadian fans want their team of choice to win, anything else and most of them will be bitter AF regardless,
I never said anything about cheering for a team just cause they’re Canadian. I’m simply ranking Canadian teams based on their likelihood of winning a cup in the near future.
When an entire nation hasn't won a cup in 30+ years, it gets people riled up. What's wrong with most of Canada rooting for the Oilers? They're a really strong team.