PLAYOFF GDT: Series 4 / Game 1: @ Tampa Bay, Monday, June 28th, 8:00EST

[Krustchev]

No doubt, im not giving up hope after1 game.

Of course not. If they go down 3-0 that’s another story . . . but until then . . .

 

[Habspatrol]

I know it's a cliche, but I won't worry until we lose a game at home... or game 7 of course.

I mean, obviously I'm not happy about any loss... but it's not panic time.

 

[WeHaveMoreCupsThanYou]

Or since another Canadian team was in the finals (Ottawa). I see a pattern/trend here.

Hence the reason why Bettman will do everything in his power to prevent Canadian teams from reaching the final. The revenues they generate are essential to the league but their presence during the playoffs is "problematic" so the preferred result is for Canadian teams to pump money into the league coffers for 82 games and then they need to disappear once the postseason begins.