Canadian team Stanley Cup drought - why?

[Vikingstoe]

Can anyone explain why Canadian teams have not won the Stanley cup for 25 years since 1993? I started by counting the total amount of NHL teams (31) and divided the total amount of Canadian teams (6) and came up with that around 20% of the teams are Canadian teams. That means that everything being equal a Canadian team should win the cup every five years. Why is that not happening?

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[HisIceness]

Just haven't been good enough to win 16 playoff games.

 

[Jacob]

Prior to the salary cap a lot of them didn't spend enough money to be competitive and virtually all of them have had long stretches of poor management.

 

[Josepho]

just a coincidence

it's not like they haven't even been close

vancouver, calgary and edmonton all made a scf game 7 a combined 4 times since then and 3 of which were decided by 1 goal (not including the EN goal in the carolina game). play all of those games again and shit might turn out differently.

 

[dkhockey]

Can anyone explain why Canadian teams have not won the Stanley cup for 25 years since 1993?

Yes i can..... the Jacques Demers curse

1 hour 55 minutes mark and onwards
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[Afterburner]

Wait, I know this one....something, something, Bettman conspiracy, something

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

>Visit Canada
>Ask why milk comes in bags
>Informed Canada hasn't had a Cup since 1993

 

[Shockmaster]

Oh look, this thread again.

 

[GodEmperor]

All the generational talent has gone to America:

Hasek
Lindros (talking about his prime not his career as much)
Fopa was borderline too
Crosby
Malkin
Ovechkin
Lidstrom

Much easier to win with those cornerstone pieces. Furthermore, the Leafs and Habs have not really had an elongated enough period to take advantage of their superior revenue stream and sign big names, so all that extra fanfare wasn't exactly doing much for the two clubs. The other teams in Canada don't really have the pockets to take advantage to the same extent and their weather makes them less than ideal destinations, specifically combined with the high taxes in Canada.

 

[Mooy04]

This is just my personal opinion but I think there is more media coverage in those cities so teams are under the microscope more often compared to some other teams. Because of that the owners/GMs are less likely to try a full rebuild due to fear of backlash. It doesn't take long for a fan base to get tired of losing and the GM and coach are usually the first ones to go. Look at the Canucks, Flames, and Leafs, took they awhile to finally admit they needed a rebuild and was dedicated to it. Its the same issue Montreal is having right now. Because of that the teams that try to push off rebuilds are usually near 8-10 in their conference, maybe will make the playoffs but not enough to make it deep. Also not many high draft picks during that time. Eventually they full rebuild and after 3-4 years the team becomes more of a contender. Thats just IMO one of the causes.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Can anyone explain why Canadian teams have not won the Stanley cup for 25 years since 1993? I started by counting the total amount of NHL teams (31) and divided the total amount of Canadian teams (6) and came up with that around 20% of the teams are Canadian teams. That means that everything being equal a Canadian team should win the cup every five years. Why is that not happening?

Welcome to the boards. Please title your threads with something more illustrative than "Stanley Cup". Thanks!

 

[rent free]

because they've never won

its hard to do so when there are more american teams and some of your franchises have been terrible for so long (leafs 2004-2016), (oilers 2006-), (flames 2009-)

 

[LeafsNation75]

To the OP I'm not sure if you know this but the Canadian teams Stanley Cup drought is a thing the media cares a lot more about that. Do you honestly think fans of the Canadian teams want to see another Canadian team win a Stanley Cup? As a Leafs fan I could careless if Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver wins a Stanley Cup and I'm sure any of their fans would say that about Toronto. Hell in 2011 I was cheering for Boston to defeat Vancouver, along with the majority of other Canadians not living in Vancouver or Montreal.

 

[Paperbagofglory]

Canadian team Stanley Cup drought - why?


Bettman.

 

[IceNeophyte]

I honestly can't see anyone but the Leafs or Jets doing it in the foreseeable future....Maybe the Oilers shopping cart of high draft picks will come to fruition.....

 

[Hynh]

Horrible ownership/management.

To the OP I'm not sure if you know this but the Canadian teams Stanley Cup drought is a thing the media cares a lot more about that. Do you honestly think fans of the Canadian teams want to see another Canadian team win a Stanley Cup? As a Leafs fan I could careless if Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver wins a Stanley Cup and I'm sure any of their fans would say that about Toronto. Hell in 2011 I was cheering for Boston to defeat Vancouver, along with the majority of other Canadians not living in Vancouver or Montreal.

Also, this. I hate the other Canadian teams far more than I could ever hate an American team.

 

[amethyst]

But I thought people don’t care? Funny there’s a thread about this topic like every 2 months

A Canadian team will never win as long as Bettman is in charge. Bet on it!

 

[aufheben]

Can anyone explain why Canadian teams have not won the Stanley cup for 25 years since 1993? I started by counting the total amount of NHL teams (31) and divided the total amount of Canadian teams (6) and came up with that around 20% of the teams are Canadian teams. That means that everything being equal a Canadian team should win the cup every five years. Why is that not happening?

What sort of answer are you expecting?

 

[Stealth JD]

Who are some of the most recent big-name free agents to sign with a Canadian team? It seems like the stars choose to avoid the Great White North...which would explain the long drought. It's difficult to build a Cup-contender without a little help from Free Agency.

 

[Highmarker]

Coincidence.. it's a numbers game there aren't as many Canadian hockey teams.

 

[Melrose Munch]

Ask Milan Lucic.

 

[Dr Pepper]

But I thought people don’t care? Funny there’s a thread about this topic like every 2 months

A Canadian team will never win as long as Bettman is in charge. Bet on it!

Right.

It's 100% Gary Bettman's fault that a Canadian team has failed to win the Cup since 1993.

Because reasons.

 

[BerlinBlueShirt]

Can anyone explain why Canadian teams have not won the Stanley cup for 25 years since 1993? I started by counting the total amount of NHL teams (31) and divided the total amount of Canadian teams (6) and came up with that around 20% of the teams are Canadian teams. That means that everything being equal a Canadian team should win the cup every five years. Why is that not happening?

Aren't there 7 Canadian Teams? Or are the Habs not counting anymore?

 

[LeafFever]

This is just my personal opinion but I think there is more media coverage in those cities so teams are under the microscope more often compared to some other teams. Because of that the owners/GMs are less likely to try a full rebuild due to fear of backlash. It doesn't take long for a fan base to get tired of losing and the GM and coach are usually the first ones to go. Look at the Canucks, Flames, and Leafs, took they awhile to finally admit they needed a rebuild and was dedicated to it. Its the same issue Montreal is having right now. Because of that the teams that try to push off rebuilds are usually near 8-10 in their conference, maybe will make the playoffs but not enough to make it deep. Also not many high draft picks during that time. Eventually they full rebuild and after 3-4 years the team becomes more of a contender. Thats just IMO one of the causes.

Honestly, I don't buy that for a second. That excuse is never used in any other sport but hockey.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Right.

It's 100% Gary Bettman's fault that a Canadian team has failed to win the Cup since 1993.

Because reasons.

To follow up:

Nevermind the fact that a Canadian team advanced to the Finals the following year, only to fall short.

Nevermind the three consecutive seasons (not including the 2005 strike year) from 2004-2007, where a Canadian team advanced to the finals, again falling short every time.

Vancouver twice, Ottawa once, Edmonton once, Calgary once.

Five attempts, with no success.

Turns out winning the Cup is actually hard.

Who knew?