Stanley Cup Final: A Rooting Guide for Non-Finalist NHL Teams
Hurricanes or Knights? A Stanley Cup Final rooting guide for 30 other fan bases
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In a humorous guide, NHL fan bases are encouraged to choose sides in the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. Most teams, including the Anaheim Ducks and Boston Bruins, lean towards supporting the Hurricanes due to the Knights' perceived villain status and their past rivalries. Ultimately, the guide suggests a 19-11 split in favor of the Hurricanes.
- 01The Vegas Golden Knights are viewed negatively by many NHL teams due to their consistent success and perceived villainy.
- 02The Carolina Hurricanes are favored by most teams, including the Anaheim Ducks and Boston Bruins, due to historical rivalries.
- 03The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars are among the few teams leaning towards supporting the Golden Knights.
- 04The guide humorously addresses the complex emotions of fan bases regarding their past interactions with both finalists.
- 05The final rooting split stands at 19 teams favoring the Hurricanes and 11 for the Golden Knights.
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In this annual column, NHL fan bases are encouraged to choose sides in the Stanley Cup Final featuring the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. The Golden Knights, often seen as the villains of the league, have garnered little support due to their history of success and a win-at-all-costs mentality. Conversely, the Hurricanes are favored by many teams, including the Anaheim Ducks and Boston Bruins, who cite past rivalries and the Knights' perceived unfair advantages. The guide humorously navigates the emotional landscape of fan loyalty, with some teams like the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars offering a rare nod to the Knights due to specific circumstances. Ultimately, the rooting guide concludes with a 19-11 split favoring the Hurricanes, reflecting a general disdain for the Knights among the majority of NHL teams.
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