What would be a more exciting Stanley Cup storyline matchup in 2025?

[SheldonJPlankton]

Edmonton vs Montreal.

Canada's current best franchise vs Canada's most iconic franchise.

 

[the valiant effort]

Cup Final and compelling…doesn’t happen often

VEG/WSH was great
BOS/CHI was good
BOS/VAN was awesome through game 5
DET/PIT x2 was very good
EDM/CAR was a lot of fun
CGY/TBL was very good
NJD/COL was excellent
NJD/DAL had good hockey but result was never in doubt
VAN/NYR was excellent

 

[Crow]

I think edm vs tor would be the most compelling realistic matchup.

 

[Mattilaus]

I would wager most are healthier than McDavid and Draisaitl were.

Based on?

 

[McFlash97]

That electric playoff crowd was what? The 3rd loudest Canadian arena behind Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Rematches without any good storylines seem rather boring anyways. McDavid bested Tkachuk and Calgary and then Tkachuk came back and bested McDavid by winning the Stanley Cup. Story over

It hurts I know. When the lower mainland gets bent on the ice and gets beat of it too. You'll have to get used to runner up for the foreseeable future...

 

[hangman005]

We all know Utah are somehow winning the cup this year, the final salt in the wound for poor Yotes fans.

 

[Three On Zero]

It hurts I know. When the lower mainland gets bent on the ice and gets beat of it too. You'll have to get used to runner up for the foreseeable future...

This doesn’t even make sense

 

[Three On Zero]

We all know Utah are somehow winning the cup this year, the final salt in the wound for poor Yotes fans.

Utah VS. Columbus, make it happen NHL!

 

[GOilers88]

We all know Utah are somehow winning the cup this year, the final salt in the wound for poor Yotes fans.

That's ruthless.

 

[Three On Zero]

That's ruthless.

 

[Evergreen]

Vancouver vs NJ would be fun. I would personally find a rematch the least compelling. Can’t believe it’s leading here.

 

[Three On Zero]

Vancouver vs NJ would be fun. I would personally find a rematch the least compelling. Can’t believe it’s leading here.

Yeah, I don’t get the angle of a rematch with little to no animosity to the series. Team A already beat team B, how exactly can you get redemption on that when they already won the ultimate prize?

Now a highly emotional and physical playoff round I can see the interest in a rematch.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Edmonton vs Toronto would melt down this forum probably for good.

Bettman would be in shambles.

 

[MCR74]

Easy win for Oilers

Just like Florida was an easy win, right?

 

[wetcoast]

Nashville vs. Tampa
Vancouver vs. New Jersey
Edmonton vs. Florida
Vancouver vs. Boston

My take is Van versus NJ film edition made by John Hughes (the director)
Edmonton vs Florida in a rematch but unlikely to happen
Vancouver vs Boston, also unlikely to happen
TB vs Nashville which would be very difficult as I don't see TB making the playoffs to be honest.

 

[Coffees]

Just like Florida was an easy win, right?

You’re the ones who wanted Florida, and lost.

Next question , boy

 

[Fatass]

Habs v Leafs. But sadly that can’t happen