The best part is the commissioner gives it to the captain first instead of the owner
Yumhotdogstock
Nobody pays a dime to see an owner do anything. Half the time they inherit the team, or are some rich person who buys it not giving a shit about the history. Nor do many look like they have played a sport in their lives.
Give the trophy to the people who deserve them, the people who actually win them..
SholcCTR
It’s been a tough few years for the Kroenke family, don’t judge.
This_Idiot
As a Leafs fan, I don’t know what any of these trophies are.
CrimsonMage2002
# FUCK STAN KROENKE!
Interplay29
It is this simple:
NBA, NFL, MLB, you win a copy of the trophy.
NHL, you win the trophy.
The only one.
The one your childhood idol raised over his head? That’s the same one you’re attempting to win; not some stupid copy.
Oh, is this that Stanley Cup that all the girls are into?
IamBobSacomano
Getting a hard on about a guy getting handed a trophy lol. This sub never ceases to amaze me
HockeyTownHooligan
It’s kind of a dumb trickle down economics dog and pony show. Like the owners made it all happen with their hard work, lol. The players do 99% of the work and the owners hire the management and coaches. The trophy should be presented to the players.
tecate_papi
All of the other leagues had decades of seeing the Stanley Cup and instead made their stupid little toy trophies that don’t even come close.
Missouwa
Fuck Kroenke
DJspinningplates
Lol baseball not even being included is the cherry on top
sunderedstar
I’m sure the Super Bowl is better football, but this is unironically like 1/3 of why I watch the CFL over the NFL. The Grey Cup is as old (maybe older? Idk) than the Stanley Cup so it’s got that vibe to it.
Murky-Picture-6640
Yeah. It’s a pretty big trophy.
specifichero101
It is straight up insane how owners and managers are never seen until it’s time to get handed a trophy. Should always go to the players first. It’s great how in hockey every player gets their time to raise the cup on the ice, and then it gets to management and owners and staff.
Ya, you’re right, that first guy is definitely a vampire.
Writerhaha
Never liked that.
All of these owners have egos, some more than others, but if my guys busted their ass for years to get here and pull it out, I’ll lift it later, y’all fellas celebrate.
Life’s too short to not enjoy it as brothers.
TSNAnnotates
The other leagues give everyone a copy of the league trophy. There is only one (well, 3 actually) Stanley Cup(s)
Neilpuck
Agreed, it really shows what’s important in the various leagues. Ownership is all about money. Giving it to the captain recognizes the sacrifice the players make to attain the honor of hoisting the cup. Still the greatest trophy in the four major sports; maybe in all of pro sports.
ClownshoesMcGuinty
Lord Stanley’s Chalice
DireWolfe92
Best Trophy in any sport
Remarkable-Sun-4286
Who paid for it vs who earned it.
archasaurus
STL fans punching air rn
slobis
The NHL was the first to present the trophy in front of the fans. For decades in the NFL, NBA and MLB they handed the trophy over in the locker room.
Obvious_Exercise_910
Better than the handoff is before.
Other sports other people touching it, rubbing it.
Hockey it’s all white gloves, captain is first to touch with bare hands.
liquidpig
The Grey Cup is just as good a trophy. Certainly comparable to the Stanley Cup.
ringrangbananaphone
This is why hockey is the best sport. Yes it’s a business but it’s first a team and it’s not about one rich person.
Fit_Mess4686
Why is every single commissioner a complete loser.
Zestyclose-Middle717
Fuck Stan Kroenke. Scum bag human being.
Kitchen-Lie-7894
Fuck Stan Kroenke.
AnyCarpenter4946
If you make it won game it would. Instead off seven.
skazai
This picture is literally a comparison.
commanderr01
NBA and nfl can keep their dinky little trophy’s while the nhl plays for a real trophy!!
Xarkkal
1. Old rich white guy looking at something shiny
2. Old rich white guy looking at something shiny
3. The pure joy and exhaustion from finally reaching your life-long goal.
yaboonisbe
This is so corny stfu
Zealousideal-Leek666
Hockey patting itself on their backs despite their sport being far less popular….possibly even boring.
No no, all good, you like hockey, and that matters!
Desperate_Pizza700
I’m so happy Landy was able to lift the Cup. If he never plays another game in his life, he will always be “oh captain, my captain”!
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The best part is the commissioner gives it to the captain first instead of the owner
Nobody pays a dime to see an owner do anything. Half the time they inherit the team, or are some rich person who buys it not giving a shit about the history. Nor do many look like they have played a sport in their lives.
Give the trophy to the people who deserve them, the people who actually win them..
It’s been a tough few years for the Kroenke family, don’t judge.
As a Leafs fan, I don’t know what any of these trophies are.
# FUCK STAN KROENKE!
It is this simple:
NBA, NFL, MLB, you win a copy of the trophy.
NHL, you win the trophy.
The only one.
The one your childhood idol raised over his head? That’s the same one you’re attempting to win; not some stupid copy.
You left out the Indy 500 [Borg Warner Trophy ](https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/9Iz4BEbXfEhohd3SHBpw0qLXLKQ=/1396×785/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2F_%2Fmedia%2F2018%2F10%2F26%2F11%2F30%2FWill_Power_Roger_Penske_Indy_500.jpg)
Oh, is this that Stanley Cup that all the girls are into?
Getting a hard on about a guy getting handed a trophy lol. This sub never ceases to amaze me
It’s kind of a dumb trickle down economics dog and pony show. Like the owners made it all happen with their hard work, lol. The players do 99% of the work and the owners hire the management and coaches. The trophy should be presented to the players.
All of the other leagues had decades of seeing the Stanley Cup and instead made their stupid little toy trophies that don’t even come close.
Fuck Kroenke
Lol baseball not even being included is the cherry on top
I’m sure the Super Bowl is better football, but this is unironically like 1/3 of why I watch the CFL over the NFL. The Grey Cup is as old (maybe older? Idk) than the Stanley Cup so it’s got that vibe to it.
Yeah. It’s a pretty big trophy.
It is straight up insane how owners and managers are never seen until it’s time to get handed a trophy. Should always go to the players first. It’s great how in hockey every player gets their time to raise the cup on the ice, and then it gets to management and owners and staff.
The sparks behind can go though….cheese.
College football BCS [crystal ball](https://thecomeback.com/freezingcoldtakes/wp-content/uploads/sites/187/2017/01/461080379-1024×754.jpg) was a top tier trophy, but still no Stanley Cup.
Commish trophy time?
Ya, you’re right, that first guy is definitely a vampire.
Never liked that.
All of these owners have egos, some more than others, but if my guys busted their ass for years to get here and pull it out, I’ll lift it later, y’all fellas celebrate.
Life’s too short to not enjoy it as brothers.
The other leagues give everyone a copy of the league trophy. There is only one (well, 3 actually) Stanley Cup(s)
Agreed, it really shows what’s important in the various leagues. Ownership is all about money. Giving it to the captain recognizes the sacrifice the players make to attain the honor of hoisting the cup. Still the greatest trophy in the four major sports; maybe in all of pro sports.
Lord Stanley’s Chalice
Best Trophy in any sport
Who paid for it vs who earned it.
STL fans punching air rn
The NHL was the first to present the trophy in front of the fans. For decades in the NFL, NBA and MLB they handed the trophy over in the locker room.
Better than the handoff is before.
Other sports other people touching it, rubbing it.
Hockey it’s all white gloves, captain is first to touch with bare hands.
The Grey Cup is just as good a trophy. Certainly comparable to the Stanley Cup.
This is why hockey is the best sport. Yes it’s a business but it’s first a team and it’s not about one rich person.
Why is every single commissioner a complete loser.
Fuck Stan Kroenke. Scum bag human being.
Fuck Stan Kroenke.
If you make it won game it would.
Instead off seven.
This picture is literally a comparison.
NBA and nfl can keep their dinky little trophy’s while the nhl plays for a real trophy!!
1. Old rich white guy looking at something shiny
2. Old rich white guy looking at something shiny
3. The pure joy and exhaustion from finally reaching your life-long goal.
This is so corny stfu
Hockey patting itself on their backs despite their sport being far less popular….possibly even boring.
No no, all good, you like hockey, and that matters!
I’m so happy Landy was able to lift the Cup. If he never plays another game in his life, he will always be “oh captain, my captain”!
Man, fuck Stan Kroenke.