Not included, it hasn’t been brought out at the start of a series since before the 60s ✨
Conservative-Point
Is this like the groom seeing his bride before the wedding ceremony?
GoalieFatigue
Like it was the gimp from Pulp Fiction.
reformedPoS
Okay I totally thought this was unusual yesterday but I was just told I was drunk…
TheBossAlbatross
Kind of odd and maybe takes away from the unveiling after the victory, but not the worst thing. Not a hill to die on.
Larry-thee-Cucumber
Y’all just be happy that it wasn’t brought to us by Coca Cola, the official soda beverage product of NHL hockey. In addition to our cosponsors Dodge RAM….its a truck!
phatpurrly
The Cup is literally the center of the NHL’s marketing (for better or not). Seems a bit odd but not the worst impulse. Whoever wins the thing will care not at all
joshuahenderson
This was awkward and I didn’t like it.
Flyguyflyby
Personally, I like “as a reminder of what’s at stake”. Like these guys might forget this is what they’ve been playing the sport their whole lives for.
drstu3000
The entire introduction ceremony was pure cringe
SwanzY-
“here is the stanley cup in case u forgot what u’ve been chasing your whole lives, it’s shiny and tall, remember?!”
Cleets11
We’re lucky. From what Elliot Friedman said it sounds like this was the compromise and the nhl wanted to do a big speech about how this is what it comes down to and this is what you’ve been fighting for.
No_Cycle5101
That was kinda stupid and awkward
toomanyukes
I don’t think it’s a *terrible* idea, it’s just not what we’re accustomed to.
Imagine if they’d been bringing it out like this for the past 60 years, and suddenly they decided to do it the other way. Pretty sure people would be up in arms over it.
Sleezoid
I would love to see it displayed throughout the game behind the glass somewhere. Behind a net, in-between benches. Would be cool.
masterbates_12
Mcdavid was trying not to look at it as it came out.. he knew it was awkward seeing the love of his life before the actual ceremony
Old_Bandicoot2739
2-3 weeks? For one series?? 1-2 you mean??
animalackbar
I was thinking I was crazy too, o couldn’t remember it happening before. I like it the classic way, the cup was only in the building on nights it could be taken home ramped up the pregame hype for me
Nice_Alarm_2633
They actually did it just to remind people that the Stanley cup is not, in fact, that giant insulated mug in your mom’s car.
Gomillionaire1206
I’ve always said it should hang in the rafters for the whole finals like the prize above the ring in WWE matches. While playing…
IToldYall1
Unpopular opinion but I like this. It just puts so much pressure on the players and I love to see what they’re about in those situations. Who will crack and who will thrive
No-Assistance-9812
Touch it. I dare you!
pcweber111
What is this, the WSoP?
PAUMiklo
people are really turning a nothing burger into a super sized combo.
Weeble317
I’d have been more impressed if Daly wheeled it out with Gary in the bowl!
Shortbus_Playboy
Hey, I’m just happy we’re all still alive after that drinking game that was posted.
43Bear43
Very odd…
MarcDealer
Bettman can’t do anything right. No big surprise.
Strypes4686
The cup should never be in the building unless one team has a chance to lift it,and you don’t shine it up until it looks like a presentation is imminent.
Chemical_Hour9788
I was kind of annoyed by this too. I prefer when it wasn’t spotted in house until it was winnable that night.
31 Comments
Not included, it hasn’t been brought out at the start of a series since before the 60s ✨
Is this like the groom seeing his bride before the wedding ceremony?
Like it was the gimp from Pulp Fiction.
Okay I totally thought this was unusual yesterday but I was just told I was drunk…
Kind of odd and maybe takes away from the unveiling after the victory, but not the worst thing. Not a hill to die on.
Y’all just be happy that it wasn’t brought to us by Coca Cola, the official soda beverage product of NHL hockey. In addition to our cosponsors Dodge RAM….its a truck!
The Cup is literally the center of the NHL’s marketing (for better or not). Seems a bit odd but not the worst impulse. Whoever wins the thing will care not at all
This was awkward and I didn’t like it.
Personally, I like “as a reminder of what’s at stake”. Like these guys might forget this is what they’ve been playing the sport their whole lives for.
The entire introduction ceremony was pure cringe
“here is the stanley cup in case u forgot what u’ve been chasing your whole lives, it’s shiny and tall, remember?!”
We’re lucky. From what Elliot Friedman said it sounds like this was the compromise and the nhl wanted to do a big speech about how this is what it comes down to and this is what you’ve been fighting for.
That was kinda stupid and awkward
I don’t think it’s a *terrible* idea, it’s just not what we’re accustomed to.
Imagine if they’d been bringing it out like this for the past 60 years, and suddenly they decided to do it the other way. Pretty sure people would be up in arms over it.
I would love to see it displayed throughout the game behind the glass somewhere. Behind a net, in-between benches. Would be cool.
Mcdavid was trying not to look at it as it came out.. he knew it was awkward seeing the love of his life before the actual ceremony
2-3 weeks? For one series?? 1-2 you mean??
I was thinking I was crazy too, o couldn’t remember it happening before. I like it the classic way, the cup was only in the building on nights it could be taken home ramped up the pregame hype for me
They actually did it just to remind people that the Stanley cup is not, in fact, that giant insulated mug in your mom’s car.
I’ve always said it should hang in the rafters for the whole finals like the prize above the ring in WWE matches. While playing…
Unpopular opinion but I like this. It just puts so much pressure on the players and I love to see what they’re about in those situations. Who will crack and who will thrive
Touch it. I dare you!
What is this, the WSoP?
people are really turning a nothing burger into a super sized combo.
I’d have been more impressed if Daly wheeled it out with Gary in the bowl!
Hey, I’m just happy we’re all still alive after that drinking game that was posted.
Very odd…
Bettman can’t do anything right. No big surprise.
The cup should never be in the building unless one team has a chance to lift it,and you don’t shine it up until it looks like a presentation is imminent.
I was kind of annoyed by this too. I prefer when it wasn’t spotted in house until it was winnable that night.
It’s known as…a dumb fuck’n idea.