The Official 2026 Stanley Cup Finals Discussion Thread

[Kairi HoHo]

Not the greatest way to start off the Series with the Carolina Juggernaut of a Team in Game 1. I was switching between Game 1 and the Sixers vs Celtics but they looked gassed and utterly confused to what the Hurricanes were doing on both sides on the Ice. The Hurricanes have been off for a Week and you could see them having more juice throughout the Game. Hopefully they can scoop up a victory in Game 2 they need to respond that is for damn sure.

 

[Big Jean Studd]

This might be me coming off as a blowhard, but hear me out: If the Wild can somehow get past Colorado, I think they become the heavy favorites to win the Finals. I just don't see any team beating them, not even their rivals in Vegas.

Carolina I think is a problem. Personally

 

[Big Jean Studd]

I realize we're not the best team but they systematically destroyed us, extremely tight d and very disciplined team. They are scary

 

[Barry Poppins]

Good golly molly, the Wild and Avalanche are TIED going into the 3rd Period, 5-5.

 

[Looji Nagata]

Damn... 9-6... that's some wild ride of a game

 

[camdudetenger9]

montreal is in the 2nd round lol

 

[Kairi HoHo]

It's one thing to get smacked by the Hurricanes in Game 1 but to lose a fucking Overtime Game when you were up 2 scores and can't hold the lead and you had a double digit lead on Shots in OT this one hurts even more. Must WIN Game 3!

 

[Mr. PrettyGood]

The Hurricanes are up 3-1 in the third period. They haven't lost in the postseason and it doesn't look like they'll start losing tonight.

 

[Kairi HoHo]

Whether or not the Flyers can somehow pull a miracle and win this Series they sorely need help on the Power Play among other things. The Canes are just a better Team hopefully they get it fixed in the Offseason but the future is bright for them going forward.

 

[camdudetenger9]

montreal canadians are in the eastern finals lol

 

[Barry Poppins]

Claude Lemieux has passed away at age 60.

 

[Mitch Buchannon]

Claude Lemieux has passed away at age 60.

Dang that’s crazy

 

[ServantTwilight]

https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/claude-lemieux-dies-60-stanley-cup-champ-nhl/

They are reporting that he unfortunately took his own life.

 

[Barry Poppins]

Las Vegas vs. Carolina in the Stanley Cup Finals. I think I'll vomit now.

 

[Looji Nagata]

Sources: Dylan Larkin requests trade from Detroit

Elliotte Friedman reports that centre Dylan Larkin, after 11 years with the Detroit Red Wings and just one playoff appearance, has requested a trade from the team.

www.sportsnet.ca

According to multiple sources, Dylan Larkin recently requested a trade from Detroit.

There’s a lot to unpack here. First, should mention that no one would comment. Not Larkin, not agent Pat Brisson, not Detroit Red Wings executive vice-president and GM Steve Yzerman.

Second, Larkin’s involvement in the trade market is massive. He has a full no-trade clause both this season and next, so his control over the situation does not change July 1. He’s a top-line centre in a league desperate for centres, so there’s going to be a ton of interest. His play at the 4 Nations and Olympics was stellar. That’s going to excite potential trade partners.