Idiot fans throwing toy rats on the ice made it dangerous to skate around the full rink I was waiting for a player to step on one while holding the 36 lb. Cup over their head, with a resultant fall, breaking the Cup in half.I was at the game yesterday. There's got to be a better more official and more fan friendly way of celebrating the cup.
1. Skate with the Cup around the ring. That way every fan will have a picture with it. Looks much more impressive than small circles.
2. Picking Up Conn Smythe Trophy should be in the Contract. What happened yesterday was awkward and stupid. Show some class, be humble, and learn how to lose. Pick up a trophy or change it's meaning. This is a pro league, you have to come out.
3. Make the losing team stay on the ice until Conn Smythe Trophy. Provide them with some kind of award: flowers, silver medal, etc. Just like at international level, or youth level. Losing in the final is no shame.
4. Let players thank and say good bye to the fans at one corner of the ice.
5. Allow people who bought tickets to receive the stubs for the final.
Also thought it was classless of the FLA fans to boo McDavid's Conn Smythe win.