Canadian National Championship Series - EDM vs. VAN

[WarriorofTime]

With Vancouver and Edmonton the last two Canadian teams and set to meet in the 2nd round, that will make their series the de facto Canadian National Championship.

How many times has something like that happened (outside of Stanley Cup Final matchups)?

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[Kryten]

Yes

 

[hockeykicker]

Happened two years ago and three years ago

 

[Three On Zero]

Is this really a necessary thread? We just had it not long ago with Calgary and Edmonton

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Oilers dismantled the flames in round 2 in 2022

 

[Despote]

2022, and 2021 obviously too with the Canada division

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

For being such a @WarriorofTime you sure went with the no time approach for your thread topic research.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Hopefully the winner of that series will win the Stanley Cup

As a Habs fan, I absolutly can live with the fact that one of those team bring the cup home

The Habs doing it would obviously be cooler, but still, it would be ok

 

[Jason316]

Hopefully one of them wins it however I'm hoping for Colorado again

 

[Rowlet]

Between the Oilers and Canucks, statistically, one of them will make it to the WCF

 

[Mr Kot]

Between the Oilers and Canucks, statistically, one of them will make it to the WCF

That's bullshit, but I believe it.

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

Hopefully one of them wins it however I'm hoping for Colorado again

Colorado is ineligible for the de facto Canadian National Championship by virtue of being a bona fide American franchise.

 

[Jason316]

Colorado is ineligible for the de facto Canadian National Championship by virtue of being a bona fide American franchise.

Fine let's make the North AMERICAN championship then

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

Fine let's make the North AMERICAN championship then

No. Colorado isn't welcome. Maybe for some other team.

 

[NyQuil]

I don’t really think of nationalities when it comes to NHL franchises.

There’s only one prize in the league and it isn’t some made up thing.

It’s like when Ottawa tried to artificially create something with Washington called the Capital Cup and it lasted like two years.

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

I don’t really think of nationalities when it comes to NHL franchises.

There’s only one prize in the league and it isn’t some made up thing.

It’s like when Ottawa tried to artificially create something with Washington called the Capital Cup and it lasted like two years.

I'd imagine among a not insignificant group of fans that being the farthest advancing Canadian team in any given season does come with some pride/bragging rights. I can certainly understand that over that "Capital Cup" thing. Sounds about as cool as my Canucks retiring the number 7 for the fans aka 7th men.

 

[NyQuil]

I'd imagine among a not insignificant group of fans that being the farthest advancing Canadian team in any given season does come with some pride/bragging rights. I can certainly understand that over that "Capital Cup" thing. Sounds about as cool as my Canucks retiring the number 7 for the fans aka 7th men.

Sure, but it’s not some kind of official “Canadian Championship” which I think is kind of silly.

The only time Canada matters in terms of winning is when it’s Team Canada.

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

Sure, but it’s not some kind of official “Canadian Championship” which I think is kind of silly.

The only time Canada matters in terms of winning is when it’s Team Canada.

I agree 100% with everything you say here with the caveat it doesn't include the stupid World Junior Hockey Championships.

 

[NyQuil]

I agree 100% with everything you say here with the caveat it doesn't include the stupid World Junior Hockey Championships.

I like the World Juniors because it exposes me to some of the up and coming talent across the world, many of whom will be jumping to the NHL soon afterwards.

I like the World Championships because I get to see interesting line combinations and guys who don't ordinarily play with each other.

For bragging rights though, it comes down to "best on best" where there are no structural impediments to a team bringing their top players.

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

I like the World Juniors because it exposes me to some of the up and coming talent across the world, many of whom will be jumping to the NHL soon afterwards.

I like the World Championships because I get to see interesting line combinations and guys who don't ordinarily play with each other.

For bragging rights though, it comes down to "best on best" where there are no structural impediments to a team bringing their top players.

The only international play I personally enjoy is played at the same time as the WJHC and appears to take place in a snow globe.

 

[Javaman]

Yes

Is that you John Garrett?

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Delete

 

[Dust]

Colorado is ineligible for the de facto Canadian National Championship by virtue of being a bona fide American franchise.

I mean if they wear those Nordique sweaters... i'll allow it.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Congratulations to the Oilers on their National Championship

 

[Dirty Dan]

Between the Oilers and Canucks, statistically, one of them will make it to the WCF

The type of guy to bet on both Red and Black, at least Kane made a choice