Will the Canucks ever get it together and win a Stanley Cup?
436228
Not until they find themselves a true starting goalie. Auld did a great job filling in for Cloutier this year, however even when Cloutier is at his healthy and at his best he is not an elite goalie. They have solid players and as long as they keep the core together (Naslund, Jovonoski, Bertuzzi, maybe the Sedin line), they should be a strong team next year.
456604
I think the Canucks need to move Morrison.  He has been the 3rd of the three on that line for quite some time.  Bertuzzi can continue to make a large contribution if he and Naslund have a quality centerman.  Even a new right winger would help as Bertuzzi has done well playing center.  I think the canucks just needed to have a full defensive staff and Cloutier back to be back in form.  Jovo added quite a bit of added power and skill when he returned.  He was out most of the season, Salo has been out since the Olympics and Ohlund missed several games after the Olympics.  Auld did an amazing job, but he was a backup goaltender and if Cloutier was there and healthy, they would've had a great 1-2 punch in goal.  There will be changes in the off season with the free agency, but the Canucks can't afford to keep them all with the salary cap.  Even though I think it will be a mistake, I think that the Canucks will have to trade Todd because they will need his high salary to pay players like Jovo in the lineup.
374560
Not at this point no. I mean, sure...if they make it to the finals they might get a lucky goal at the last second if they can keep a tie. That'd be about the only way. There are too many teams with way more talent out there for the US to have a solid chance at winning by pure skill alone.
656655
YES!!\n\n\nThe Buffalo Sabres shall win the Stanley Cup!\n\n\n\nLet's Go Buf-fa-lo!!!
792893
My brother rob and i have been red wings fans for years(the rangers suck).so another Stanley Cup would be excellent.death to the enemy and bring more octopus!!!!!!
202100
I'm afraid I'm going to have to say zero. They didn't utilize this years trade deadline through some misguided belief that they could make a cup run this year with the team they have. The team is aging and prospects are poor.
1099814
I think you have to go back and remind your team of how you got there, what you did during the regular season and playoffs to even be in a position to earn the Cup (yes...earn it).  \n\nI also think you have to impress upon the team that none of the previous six games mean a thing at this point, it's one game, winner take all.  You have to play one period at a time, one shift at a time.\n\nIt's going to be a tough road to climb with the momentum having switched to the Oilers, but at least they're playing in Carolina.\n\nI've already made it abundantly clear that I am watching the entirity of this game tonight.  Or as my daughter says, "Are they playing for the kissing cup?"
364740
It is possible. But in order for that to happen they will need a new owner. The current owner cares more about his other team (redwings), and is clueless when it comes to baseball.\n\nUnfortunately, mike ilitch is stubborn and doesnt see the neglect he has caused. The Detroit Tigers used to be a proud franchise, under his regime they havent had a winning (.500 or better) in 12 years (2006 will be 13).\n\nHe says he wants a winner and that he cares...but he really is talking about his hockey team.
180088
With Aubin in the net, they probably will. But i dont think they will win the cup!!Itz sad to see canadian teams out soo early!!\nCanadian and Proud,\nNavyy
488641
I put a couple quid on the US to make the next round but they will never ever not in a million years get past Brazil since they are in the same group.\nOK lets say the US is a snow ball and lets say Brazil is a Blast furnace.\nThat's all right because every year I put a few pounds on the Sharks to take the Stanley cup.\nAll ways a brides maid never a bride but they always make to the play offs it never hurts to have a little hope and you never know luck \nbut with the US to win the cup man if they do I will dance an Irish jig naked at Canary wharf
71131
Team management has a lot to do with it. Getting rid of players like gary roberts for jayson allison and washed up eric lindros wont take the leafs to the cup. They need to make some serious moves to shore up the defence and need a high calibre play maker/scorer
1092343
the world cup only comes every 4 years.. stanley cup?
419825
The last time the Maypole Laughs won was in 1967.  Curiously this was the year before expansion of the league.  When the league goes back to 6 teams then they might have a chance to win a conference final, but they will never win the Stanley Cup again.
874987
They will play better in time under Coach Stevens because he will bring them together as best they can be. Since Hitch is gone, the bad blood that existed in the pre-season will be able to dry up and blow away. But, even as a Flyers fan, I'm not getting my hopes up for the next several seasons. The first reason is that Ed Snider is still calling the shots, the second reason is that the team is still all Clarke's players. Forsberg and a host of decent young players is all the team has going for it. The only way we can expect a Stanley Cup championship is a TRUE change. That's why.....\n\nSNIDER MUST GO !!!!!
723470
I think they're going to win the Stanley Cup ... lol ya!
1086102
nobody yet (even though one stupid american magazine already printed that carolina won)\n\nafter tonight's game it really looks like the Oilers could bring the Stanley Cup home\n\nGO OILERS GO!!
204955
yes!! not a fan of the canucks, kings, or avalanche out west, but i DO like the sharks.  their goaltender evgani nabokov is one of their players i enjoy watching.  in their gutsy playoff run 3 years ago (or was it 4? darn strike!)  he carried that team on his back as much as he could... just came up a bit short.\n\nother sharks i like past and present are mike ricci and vincent damphousse.  i don't know if they'll make the playoffs this year, but i'm hoping!