What Makes an Acceptable Stanley Cup Champion?

TLDRAnalyzing the fan reactions and expectations for potential Stanley Cup champions. Some teams would be welcomed with happiness, others with shock or disappointment.

Key insights

🥳Fans would be happy to see the Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, and Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.

😲Vegas Golden Knights winning back-to-back Stanley Cups would surprise and potentially anger some fans.

🤔Pittsburgh Penguins winning another Stanley Cup would be accepted but might leave fans wanting more variation in champions.

🐧Philadelphia Flyers winning the Stanley Cup is unlikely, but if it happened, fans would be shocked and excited.

😱Seattle Kraken winning the Stanley Cup in their early years would generate controversy and frustration among fans and media.

Q&A

What would be the fan reaction if Vancouver Canucks won the Stanley Cup?

Vancouver Canucks winning the Stanley Cup is seen as highly unlikely, but fans would be shocked and ecstatic if it happened.

How would fans feel about the New York Rangers winning their first Stanley Cup since 1994?

Fans, including some non-Rangers supporters, would generally be happy for the team as it has been a while since their last championship.

What would the reaction be if the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup?

While fans would be happy for the Canadiens, it would be a surprise considering the team is still in the rebuild phase.

How would people feel if the San Jose Sharks won the Stanley Cup?

The San Jose Sharks winning the Stanley Cup would be a shock to fans and the sporting world.

What if the Minnesota Wild won the Stanley Cup?

Many people, including Canadian hockey fans, would be happy for the Minnesota Wild as it has been a while since the state won a major championship.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Fans' reactions to potential Stanley Cup champions vary from happiness to shock or disappointment.

03:13Canadian teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets winning the Stanley Cup would generally be welcomed with happiness.

02:58Vegas Golden Knights winning back-to-back Stanley Cups would surprise and potentially anger some fans.

04:31Pittsburgh Penguins winning another Stanley Cup would be accepted but might leave some fans wanting more variation in champions.

06:58Seattle Kraken winning the Stanley Cup in their early years would generate controversy and frustration among fans and media.

05:29Vancouver Canucks winning the Stanley Cup is seen as highly unlikely, but fans would be shocked and ecstatic if it happened.

09:55Fans, including some non-Rangers supporters, would generally be happy for the New York Rangers winning their first Stanley Cup since 1994.

10:47While fans would be happy for the Montreal Canadiens, it would be a surprise considering the team is still in the rebuild phase.

11:06The San Jose Sharks winning the Stanley Cup would be a shock to fans and the sporting world.

10:19Many people, including Canadian hockey fans, would be happy for the Minnesota Wild as it has been a while since the state won a major championship.