Post-Series Talk: Florida Panthers defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3, and are your 2024 Stanley Cup Champions!

[Laus723]

Fam, a true General is on the front lines fighting in the shade and limelight, not hiding behind the foot soldiers outside of arrow range in the locker room acting all depressed. He would be the one taking it on the chin and and focusing all the media attention on himself and less on everyone else. That is a true hero, like Matthew Tzuchuk.

Haven’t seen his name spelled that way before.

 

[Felidae]

Regardless of who you're a fan of, I think we can all agree that Panthers winning was the worse outcome for the hockey world.

Stopped what would have been arguably the greatest comeback/chokejob in the sports history, and kept the 30+ year cupless Canada streak going.

Congrats to the Panthers fans enjoying this win, but it pales in comparison to an entire nation celebrating.

 

[Three On Zero]

Regardless of who you're a fan of, I think we can all agree that Panthers winning was the worse outcome for the hockey world.

Stopped what would have been arguably the greatest comeback/chokejob in the sports history, and kept the 30+ year cupless Canada streak going.

Congrats to the Panthers fans enjoying this win, but it pales in comparison to an entire nation celebrating.

Panthers winning was the best outcome of the finals, not the worst.

Florida is going to draw just as much attention to winning the cup as Edmonton would have.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Luostarinen the unsung underrated hero. Guy plays with absolute huge balls out there, shot blocks, hits, grinds every shift, chips in offensively, like Barbashev for Vegas in 2023, Coleman for Tampa in 2021 and 2020, most of the Blues depth in 2019.

Yup, he's my next Panthers jersey.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Congrats to the Panthers and their fans. A long time coming for their hard core fans who’ve stuck with the team through the lean years. They’ve played a lot of hockey over the last two years and to fight through it all and show the kind of resiliency they did in the most important moment against a tough opponent, you have to tip your hat to them.

As an Oilers fan, it’s a tough to come that close again and just come up short but I can’t help but be extremely proud of the team and what they accomplished this season and in the fashion they did it. Hopefully the boys get some well deserved rest and the fire burns stronger because they’ll be able to keep the roster intact and run it back next year.

Congrats again Cats fans on an entertaining roller coaster series and a big win.

I have to think McDavid wins it at some point. They need to part ways with Holland and bring in a new GM.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

I have to think McDavid wins it at some point. They need to part ways with Holland and bring in a new GM.

The Oilers absolutely can win. Upgrade the defense. Either move Nurse or find him a partner but make an upgrade in the top 4.

Skinner is on when he's on. They can win with him.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Regardless of who you're a fan of, I think we can all agree that Panthers winning was the worse outcome for the hockey world.

Stopped what would have been arguably the greatest comeback/chokejob in the sports history, and kept the 30+ year cupless Canada streak going.

Congrats to the Panthers fans enjoying this win, but it pales in comparison to an entire nation celebrating.

Lol, from what I saw, about 60% of Canadian hockey fans were rooting against the Oilers because they hate the Oilers and/or want their Canadian team to be the one to end the drought. So the whole nation was not cheering for them

 

[PBPantherfan]

First championship I can remember where it feels like both teams won, and yet both teams kinda lost, if that makes any sense.

Yeah as a long suffering Panthers fan there is zero feeling that this is a loss.

 

[lextune]

kept the 30+ year cupless Canada streak going.

Congrats to the Panthers fans enjoying this win, but it pales in comparison to an entire nation celebrating.

Nah.

Regardless of who you're a fan of, I think we can all agree that Panthers winning was the worse outcome for the hockey world.

Ahhh...no. We cannot agree.

 

[tabness]

Regardless of who you're a fan of, I think we can all agree that Panthers winning was the worse outcome for the hockey world.

Stopped what would have been arguably the greatest comeback/chokejob in the sports history, and kept the 30+ year cupless Canada streak going.

Congrats to the Panthers fans enjoying this win, but it pales in comparison to an entire nation celebrating.

there were a few Panthers fans with the same schitck in the game threads and some were so over the topic it was obvious joking but the sad thing is i didnt pick up on you initially even though you literally have a baby panther as your profile pic lol im so dumb

 

[MVP of West Hollywd]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805436155363565979

Florida's history of star players is worse than I thought (Bure is in the enlarged, if you're wondering)

 

[Tofveve]

Maurice's post presser was maybe the best coach presser in history

 

[Laus723]

Just watched it again for the 3rd time. Still the same excitement watching the guys in Panther sweaters skate the Cup around the rink at our arena…it’s amazing.

Oh, and f*** the haters. The Cup loves this state!

Edit, that said, if you hate on the Cats, whatever fly a kite. If you’re cool and your team hasn’t won ever or for a long time…I hope you get to experience this in your lifetime. Full sincerity, it’s amazing. Fans should get to watch their guys with the Cup.

 

[Nikki Potnick]

Regardless of who you're a fan of, I think we can all agree that Panthers winning was the worse outcome for the hockey world.

Stopped what would have been arguably the greatest comeback/chokejob in the sports history, and kept the 30+ year cupless Canada streak going.

Congrats to the Panthers fans enjoying this win, but it pales in comparison to an entire nation celebrating.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1805436155363565979

Florida's history of star players is worse than I thought (Bure is in the enlarged, if you're wondering)

Why is the NHL using this trash AI artwork?

This era of creepy looking AI illustration is going to age worse than the CGI effects in that old Panthers/Phil Collins pump up video.

 

[Hank Plank]

Regardless of who you're a fan of, I think we can all agree that Panthers winning was the worse outcome for the hockey world.

Nope.

 

[drktmplr12]

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

 

[Hank Plank]

Dunno who these dudes are but the level of salt and cope is downright sad.

 

[D1az]

I can't help but wonder how this would have gone if all the Canucks' top guys would have been healthy all the way.
Apparently quite a team even with those on the sideline.

 

[pb1300]

I have to think McDavid wins it at some point. They need to part ways with Holland and bring in a new GM.

And to think, Zito was an option to them prior to Holland. I can’t imagine the beast he would have built there.

 

[daver]

Regardless of who you're a fan of, I think we can all agree that Panthers winning was the worse outcome for the hockey world.

Stopped what would have been arguably the greatest comeback/chokejob in the sports history, and kept the 30+ year cupless Canada streak going.

Congrats to the Panthers fans enjoying this win, but it pales in comparison to an entire nation celebrating.

This is almost condescending to Canadians to think that anyone outside of Edmonton/Alberta would have placed so much emphasis on a Canadian-based team winning when it is clear that Canadians still dominate the league overall. Playing a US team doesn't change this.

The vast majority of other fans could care less who wins once their team is out.

Also, if it was important to the "hockey world" that a Canadian team win, then would have seen the NHL put teams in Quebec City and the GTA a long time ago. Instead, the NHL is trying to tap into the Mormon market.

 

[Three On Zero]

A @SoupNazi special

 

[Panteras]

And to think, Zito was an option to them prior to Holland. I can’t imagine the beast he would have built there.

He was also rejected by the Sabres if I’m not mistaken or CBJ had him right there…

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

The Panthers are determined to hit every night spot in the area.