0 Congratulations to Florida

[piqued]

Honestly it was kind of weird that not a single team congratulated them

Like, it just happened

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Who cares.
Why other NHL teams should even congratulate
Stanley cup championship winning team is it some long-time tradition or why this is so ''huge'' issue?

 

[NobleSix]

Bettman only had the sphere rented for 4 hours and had to get everyone outta there. He was probably pushing everyone out as soon as the cameras stopped rolling.

Rumor has it he wasnt going to let Celine Dion come out until she offered to pay any time overage penalty fees.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Don’t need a congrats when you win

 

[Super Cake]

The draft is long enough as is. That is why i liked when Tim Murray made his selections for Buffalo. lol

 

[Forge]

The story: Shortly before the draft, a rumor circulated that teams had been told not to do the usual “thank the hosts and congratulate the champs” schtick that every GM who isn’t Tim Murray always feels obligated to do. Just make the pick, they were apparently told. And don’t bring the entire front office on stage with you to do it.

How exciting it was: For me, personally, just about the best thing ever.

How likely it felt: Impossible. I’ve spent years complaining about this, and I know I’m not alone. Surely the league hadn’t finally figured out how much everyone hates all the stalling.



But then: They actually did it! Mostly. With a couple of exceptions we can chalk up to force-of-habit, nobody thanked Las Vegas or congratulated Florida, so it appears the rumor was true. But teams were still doing the annoying shoutout to their local draft party, and some of the time saved went to some teams introducing a guest picker, including some celebrities. (Celine Dion and Michael Buffer both got big reactions.) That part was a fun touch. But all in all, two out of three ain’t bad, so congratulations to the league on a huge improvement.

And hey, since you NHL GMs have shown you can move fast when you need to … how about you hurry up and make some trades to spice up Day 2?

DGB article on the athletic. Apparently the league requested it

 

[Clint Eastwood]

All the losers groveling at Zito’s feet.

 

[FinlandPanther]

DGB article on the athletic. Apparently the league requested it

Ok that makes much more sense lol. Seemed so odd.

 

[tabness]

they were trying to make it less obvious that the league was rigged against Edmonton

 

[Kegs]

First time during the draft I’ve ever seen the cup winning team not get congratulated even once. Is Florida the NHL’s most hated team?

Dangerous, divers, Sam bennet. What’s not to love?

 

[thaman8765678]

The Leafs got more respect in the losing handshake line than the Panthers did for winning the cup.

 

[I am not exposed]

You already got a Stanley Cup. What else do you want?

Another one. I'm greedy.

 

[JoVel]

Hate it when you win the Stanley Cup but it becomes meaningless because no one gives you a fake compliment at the entry draft.

 

[CanadienShark]

We had to let Celine Dion have her moment in the spotlight. This was a once in a lifetime chance for her.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I bet the league gave every team a time limit for their pre-pick announcement. Although it would be hilarious if it was everyone hating on the Panthers.

 

[LandfiII]

Jimmy "horrifying act of violence" Dolan owns the Rangers and the Sphere

He clearly told teams specifically not to mention it after FLA emabarassed the Rangers in the ECF.

Kinda not hating this thought.

 

[Chuck Norris Trophy]

You already got a Stanley Cup. What else do you want?

Some respect at the handshake line would be nice.

 

[Dave92]

They're used to having no fans they be aight

 

[SatanicToedrag]

You already got a Stanley Cup. What else do you want?

We want your lunch money. Hand it over

 

[Felidae]

First time during the draft I’ve ever seen the cup winning team not get congratulated even once. Is Florida the NHL’s most hated team?

You answered your own question, no one respects this Panthers team.

 

[Wanderson]

First time during the draft I’ve ever seen the cup winning team not get congratulated even once. Is Florida the NHL’s most hated team?

Seems like no one cares about Florida. Not even their own fans bothered to show up to celebrate the victory.

 

[Mogo]

 

[JungleBeat]

Nobody gives a shit about Florida that’s why

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

The nhl couldn't afford more time

Seems like no one cares about Florida. Not even their own fans bothered to show up to celebrate the victory.

Sure but a win is a win man , why ruin it for the little amount of fans they do have , was a good run , they deserve it

 

[Wanderson]

The nhl couldn't afford more time


Sure but a win is a win man , why ruin it for the little amount of fans they do have , was a good run , they deserve it

Of course they deserve it, but I don’t think the victory is ruined for anyone because no other GM decided to congratulate them publicly during the draft.