THG Makes His 2025 Stanley Cup Pick

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[@NicoSqueeko]

That thumbnail is Diabolical 🤣

[@Jweldsandlifts]

Totally uncalled for 😢

[@samchase2460]

Absolutely incredible

[@jamesmorton6934]

@@Jweldsandlifts I totally agree!!

[@rileyholden-zc9ip]

If that match up happens I would root for the sharks

[@NicoSqueeko]

@@rileyholden-zc9ip If the Sharks made it to the playoffs, I'm sorry Vancouver i love you but I'm rooting for the sharks.

[@Diamondback0006]

As an unbiased Sharks fan, I think the analysis in your thumbnail was much better. After seeing the rookie tournament, I don't think the Sharks will ever lose another game ever.

[@justinz39sabres]

as a sabres fan i agree

[@chrisbelos2834]

Sharks wins the cup against the Sabres. anything can happend

[@jasoncahill8555]

LMFAO......GOODLUCK WITH THAT BUDDY

[@yoholmes273]

I think the Sharks are headed for the right direction

[@Mynamesbob8]

As a sabres fan that thumbnail is the closest we'll ever get to the playoffs

[@capacitatedflux]

Good thumbnail 👍🏻

[@alexmacdougall5700]

"I guess that takes toronto out. I mean, just logically." Absolutely ruthless

[@swavekbu4959]

"I think therefore I am." Nope, "Leafs won't win the Cup" is the new reductionistic statement.

[@Andriig75]

You gotta play the odds 😜

[@bradgerthoffer2803]

Buffalo taking L's even in the thumbnail 😅

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

That’s how low buffalo is. They’re such an embarrassing in the NHL. They take 1 step forward and a 1,000 steps back. It’s sad that the Sabers can’t find a glimpse of hope.

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

Christ 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@thunderhammerx2966]

​@Stzu-s2bt55 They've not even been that bad the last two seasons. "1,000 steps back" is outright hyperbolic. Drought ends soon, but they prob don't get out of the first round when they get there.

[@choppergunner8650]

​@@Stzu-s2bt55relocate Buffalo

[@jarryd8167]

Buffalo sports is so poverty but not quite poverty enough to not see what winning could actually feel like which is arguably worse

[@StevenKorner]

Ah, hell. Now you've jinxed us. RIP Stars.

[@KevinButler55]

It was a good run

[@lschneider7088]

Thank you for not picking Jersey this year!

[@brandonswartz3321]

Shannon you are buzzin with the videos this week fella. Workin hard like a Torts training camp.

[@johnsparkman2007]

The Montreal Canadiens!...I knew Shannon was going to say it 😂. GO HABS GO.

[@Serenessl1994]

The moment Jonny passed away columbus became a rebuilding team

[@Venture143]

RIP Dallas, about to get the New Jersey treatment

[@mcthunderstick2374]

Ugh and I drafted Heiskanen in my fantasy league 😢

[@DannOfSteel]

We can only hope

[@choppergunner8650]

Stars vs. Panthers SCF, Panthers in 5 to repeat the cup

[@chrisbelos2834]

The Canadiens are in full rebuild but the better days are here. this season is the start of something special. they won the cup in 86 with 6 rookies (and a couple of HOF dynasty era players) so i'm sending the Habs to win the Cup against the Oilers.

[@AmosDohms]

That'd be a fantastic cup final, I'd love it. Just with the Oilers winning, of course. Let's have a repeat of '81 please, without an upset.

[@christopherkuzek9816]

no one shuffles magnets like you brother lol

[@LSA30]

Seeing that in your 2020 totally-serious video you had Vegas in 2023, Florida in 2022, and Toronto in 2021, are the Leafs next? Nah😂

[@busorenkin55]

19:45 Paul Maurice’s best friend Peter Deboer finally getting a cup win after him would be poetic tbh

[@omfg322]

If demko is healthy throughout the playoffs, i can see van making a good run to the cup just with that crazy forward depth and norris winning dman.

[@Liv4epicness11]

Sabres might as well be in rebuilding forever. But a winning season would be awesome. We’re not used to seasons above .500.

[@dancharles4890]

Love that the kitty popped its head in right at the end, looked at the board, then you, then the board like "The Hockey Guy" is cray-cray

[@youngandfree93]

Detroit failed because they were 8 points into a playoff spot then choked. Good depth teams don't do that.

[@johnhendrickson1806]

Coming from a Rangers fan from New Jersey I really wish the best for The Devils this year. I know so many devils fan and seeing the fall from grace was really hard. The defensive and goaltending issues were glaring even when they beat us in 2023. They seem to have addressed their issues well and I can imagine that there certainly won’t be another regular season sweep between us again this year. And would love this rivalry to see more playoff time.

[@RahulSharma-mo3bc]

Oilers vs Devils in the final with the Oilers bringing the cup back to Canada!

[@justgaming4fun82]

Yes I agree and hope the Stars are the Stanley Cup winners for this upcoming season. Go Stars Go!

[@ChrisBumeter]

San Jose would easily go undefeated if they only had to play the Blues 🤪

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

Try to explain to all the haters that blues were a playoff team last year if we actually tried against the sharks. Some are picking us to finish last which is as bonkers as people thinking the blackhawks are a playoff team.

[@infinity-vm4ul]

10/10 thumbnail.

[@abovewater6918]

This is why hockey is the best. There's so many good teams and not one clear favorite to win

[@Merlin_From_Shrek_3]

THG just asking for it lmao

[@fg8512]

Shannon the thumbnail was perfect 😂

[@314jph]

Can't wait to revisit this in 9 months.

[@LevRomanov-nn6gy]

so based on Shannons board, we clearly gonna have Vegas vs Boston in the finals

[@jayvardy]

It'd be nice to see OV get one more along with the goal record. The young players in WSH are better than they get credit for and really stepped up last year. The additions of Dubois, Roy, Mangiapane, Chychrun, and the continued expanded role of young players and getting some of the old dogs out of the way might be enough to boost the team into being a more serious contender. But a Cup is still a pretty big longshot. One can hope.

[@markm9282]

As a Stars fan I approve this message lol. It will take some of the new D men working out and Otter going to another level than last year but I like it....LFG!

[@super8bitvideos]

Relocation has been historically beneficial to teams almost immediately. Would not be surprised if Utah sneaks in. A full, actual, arena will help wonders for 41 games.

[@marquisduhsade]

NYI, Vegas, Boston, and Toronto all have a better chance than Nashville

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

You have 1 team in the western conference. NY, Boston, Toronto does not count. Dallas, Colorado.Nashville. I don’t have that much belief in the jets and Minnesota because they didn’t upgrade their team this offseason. The predators did.

[@AV57]

Nashville is better than 3 of those teams you listed.

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

@@AV57 maybe Vegas. If they’re healthy. Also the teams he has are eastern conference teams so it doesn’t matter if they were better. Nashville can compete in the west.

[@AV57]

@@Stzu-s2bt55 Well, when it comes to discussing the Cup, it's fair to hypothetically pit western teams versus eastern teams. That is the final boss stage after all. I'm not even a Preds fan, but their 2nd half run last season was nuts. They weren't just beating teams; they were crushing them regularly. If they can get back to that and they have Stamkos and Marchessault, watch out. I'm not sure anyone can beat them if they do that.

[@shylawild]

Since 2021 Columbus has drafted: 5th 6th 3rd 4th Sounds like a team rebuilding to most.

[@jimmyzarkis6276]

no they are just a development team for the rest of the league like buffalo. Any time those signs of getting better, they ship them out.

[@leftcoaster67]

What saddens me is they don't improve despite the draft positions.

[@stumpel54]

a team can be low in the standings without being in a rebuild; thats just called sucking. They got Gaudreau Laine Provorov Severson in last couple of years, they havent offloaded veterans for picks and prospects; that is proof that you are wrong, that they've been trying to win games but are just terrible at it. So no, to most it's not a rebuilding team, its just to you.

[@woodsie22]

Blues fans don’t know what to expect out of the team, either. I think the fan expectations are relatively low. As long as the players look like they’re making an effort and they at least stay in the playoff race to the end of the season, I think the fans would be happy. They’re also helped by the fact that the Cardinals really ticked off their fans, so the Blues are looking like the better run organization at the moment.

[@AV57]

I just want them to play meaningful games all season, and mix in some of the prospects (Dean, Bolduc, Dvorsky, Peterson) so they can get some good learning experience. That way, in 3 years or so the Blues can be near the top of the division with a deep roster.

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

When THG announced that unknown category I was like … 👀😅 welp I know who’s going in there FIRST!! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Totally fair assessment. Though I’d actually be more stressed if THG was praising Buffalo lmao

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

The Pens trading Guentzel is actually the reason why they almost made the playoffs. Bunting was a huge injection for them.

[@DrDookieonYourDoorstep]

Yea that’s gonna wear off. That always happens with trade deadline acquisitions. Once the novelty wears off, Bunting is back to being a scrub.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

@@DrDookieonYourDoorstep it wasn't just novelty. he filled a gap that needed to be filled. but of course I don't see the Pens going at the pace they had the last weeks of last season in the upcoming one.

[@sharkhaos_probably]

Having three pacific division teams in rebuilding means the return of Death Valley

[@capthappy8884]

Yuuuup! Got THIS sabre fan w the thumbnail!!! I said, "noooooo way!"!😂😂😂

[@ah64longbow]

The Toronto logic is definitely the most valid part of this video lmao

[@AndyLong]

Yup clearly if Bruins are out so are the saplings 😂

[@paulthompson8793]

Leafs improved their D core this year as well as a goalie upgrade, should certainly help them.

[@AmosDohms]

Toronto is probably a better team then Nashville, I'd put them on par or slightly better then NJ. With that said, we're talking about the Leafs here, so I'm content with them being outside the top-10.

[@McSomething15]

I didn't expect Shannon to predict Montreal vs Anaheim in the finals.

[@bsfm6990]

New Jersey suffered the curse last year let’s see who gets it this year

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

Edmonton

[@marquisduhsade]

@@anthonyfaccaro7118 0% chance

[@Slipings]

@@marquisduhsade literally tho LOL

[@playstationsGhost]

lol. That thumbnail got me. Also, poor Pavelski if Dallas does win.

[@SNW8191]

Thank you for not picking NJ. I watched this video the same way I read Lord of the Rings. I started it, then skipped to the end to see what happened then once I was okay with the ending I went back and read the whole thing.

[@onnadarts23]

Very rare for the four final teams to all repeat next year.

[@shaman2384]

Stars Rangers would be such amazing final. Too bad Oilers are still there to mess everything 😞

[@mcj44]

Boston is being underrated in my opinion. Also, glad that you held out on Winnipeg for a while. I think if we were in Montreal or Toronto people would be picking us for the cup a lot more.

[@bryans5044]

The Columbus take made me LOL

[@JethroBodine1422]

Being a lifelong Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Star fan, I couldn't agree more. Many of the Stars top players didn't perform well as Edmonton closed out last year's series. I'm not expecting that to happen again provided everyone is healthy.

[@phyrexian5704]

Maybe extend the tail on the P in "My Pick" Lol

[@scrappdaproducer9359]

Blue will make the playoffs. This year they can’t just give away the easy games. Very close to making it last year

[@diggergeensen860]

I think Ottawa did a good job in their actual rebuild, a bit of late rebuild mismanagement, an asset wasted in the hockey Canada situation, and failure to get any kind of NHL goaltending at all has held them back. Looking forward to them having a much better season. I’m not sure how Demko could have played any better than Silovs did in the playoffs. Maybe his experience in that game 7, but Silovs was on a heater.

[@amelbeecher6097]

The last 2 years, Pittsburgh just about made the playoffs. Now they are 2 years older.

[@tylertoestoes]

YES!!! HE DIDN’T JYNX US THAT WAS SO CLOSE!

[@Rockhound6165]

I'm expecting the Flyers to finish 5th in the division. Why? Because the past 3 seasons they've finished 8th, 7th, and 6th last season.

[@EskimowSC]

Well damn, alright boys, Stars are predicted to win, which means we definitely won't. It's been a good season, tried our best. See you all in the 2025-26 season for another round.

[@Bill_772]

Buffalo and St Louis will make the playoffs. The Florida Panthers vs Vancouver for the finals

[@Tatertot20]

Stanley cup will be won in the western confrence matchup, if anyone beats Edmonton they will win it all

[@CertifiedBenchwarmer]

The thumbnail is right because after seeing the rookie tournament the sharks will never lose another game

[@Gongshow96]

Leafs fan here, it's probably delusion, but based on the first few days of training camp, I think the Leafs belong in the contenders. By no means do I think they're cup favourites, but I do think Berube's influence will be massive and I can see them making a conference final. The ONLY fear I have is the goal tending, which could derail the season

[@Hockeyhobo89]

We usually have good regular seasons and our defence and Goaltending got better (pending health) I can honestly see us winning the division this year. The only reason we’re not contenders is because we’re the leafs which ya I get it but how does he have Tampa ahead of us?

[@lewthrasher4194]

Now that my caps finally won it, I'm going to become a full-time Nashville fan. I thought they were going to win it when Trotts was coaching before.

[@lurven141]

When you said Detroit instead of Dallas, it's a sign! Detroit will make it to the playoff and climb far 24/25! :)

[@joshstorch3315]

The fact that you have Carolina in front of Tampa confuses me sorry

[@paulthompson8793]

My thoughts exactly, bolts/devils/canes/nux/preds should not be up there, there is zero evidence to support any of them.

[@HouseHippoWrangler]

Thumbnail regardless. This is rage bait. Only because it's based on opinions. That being said. How dare you think my team won't make the playoffs.

[@williammartin2349]

I believe people call Detroit a failure is because of the division they are in. If the league had not have moved them to the east and endeded up in the Atlantic teams such as Boston, Tampa, Toronto Florida. If they were still a central team they would be playoff team the last 2-3 seasons at least

[@KingPK]

Seems like Utah should be in the Unknown category. Will a new location be that much of a boost?

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

They have to learn that games 50 through 70 count just as much. Think arizona BS had a lot to do with it, from a players perspective, not knowing things...but 2 seasons in a row they were in it, until they absolutely werent.

[@jacp5628]

Rather than rebuilding vs retooling vs unknown, I think rebuilding ⬇️ vs rebuilding ⬆️ would be good categories on here.

[@Motownsports89]

The only ones saying Detroit is a failure are trolls and people who don't understand the game.

[@fistmcstrongpunch2776]

What else would You call missing the playoffs since 2016 other than a failure? They have built a decent team but zero results. Detroit has had enough time to do a rebuild and a half, maybe two rebuilds. Sorry bro that's an L if it ain't a failure.

[@Motownsports89]

@fistmcstrongpunch2776 Rebuilding in the right direction.

[@vipeholmskolan6052]

​@@fistmcstrongpunch2776 I call it a full teardown rebuild that is almost but not quite there.

[@Stzu-s2bt55]

I don’t think that they are a failure but remember they are a team with high expectations this year so if they miss the playoffs. That’s a failed season. It’s not trolls that are taking it’s the truth. They need to play at a consistent level for a 82 game season and not fall apart in the late part of the season.

[@deltagolavista1]

@@fistmcstrongpunch2776 The only teams that 'rebuild' in less than 5 years are teams that win the draft lottery. Detroit has been trending in the right direction. I personally think they are going to take a step back this year, but that doesn't mean the rebuild has been a failure. If a team starts having to sell of players that they got during the rebuild (such as Eichel in Buffalo) then it can be labelled a failure.

[@nciviero]

I think looking at things as they are today this is pretty spot on all around

[@Rorschachqp]

Maurice's record shows how fans don't fully understand how coaching and GM jobs work. So much of your effectiveness can be affected by the guy/s above you. If your owner wants one thing, the GM has to obey and execute or get fired and be stained from any other future jobs. Yet because it was the GM that was the executor, he gets blamed. Same with coaches...if the coach can't get the personnel he wants, he may be ineffective in one situation, then he does get what he needs/wants on another club and suddenly he's coach of the year.

[@danieldosso2455]

Whoa there, just because Marchy and Stammer add to Nashville DOES NOT make Nashville a top 10 team. Have you forgotten the Selanne & Kaiya year in Colorado?

[@jeffblazeos4083]

I just have florida again - they didn't lose any core pieces, they have shown willingness to get creative in front office and add pieces, they play a playoff style of hockey, bobs getting older and he might fall off but he hasn't yet and I just watched Aaron Rodgers play MVP football at 40 so maybe Sergei has another run in him

[@Realistic316]

they are definitely going to be hard to beat

[@LSA30]

One can only hope. Go Cats!

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

Making the finals 3 years in a row is a TON of hockey. The reason edmonton made the finals interesting, IMO, was they fact the panthers were exhausted. I can even see them stumble out of the gate this season, cup hangover sure but mostly because they are at like 204 games played since oct '22. Another finals appearance would make that about 305 games in two and a half years. With the length of the postseason now theres a reason its rare to go 3 times in a row. Would be funny if they did, the 2 florida teams doing it. Must be the weather lol.

[@tequila6306]

Montour isn’t a big piece to you?

[@nerinamak3298]

@@tequila6306No, you take his 22-23 stats out of the equation he is a $4.5m guy. Florida never considered resigning him

[@hockeyandrew3206]

Well .. THG puts the death nail in the coffin for Dallas. Thanks for the help, GO AVS!!!

[@Ryyder64]

As a devils fan, good luck Texas lmao

[@ToastedTostito]

Best thumbnail ever. Definitely will bring in a click or 2

[@SLDrisk]

I'm hesitant to say Tampa is a contender. Last season they were fourth in the division behind middle of the road Toronto and Boston. I will confess I'm not aware of any significant acquisitions over the offseason so I imagine they really need another 144 point season from Kucherov (what a beast) to even be in the playoffs again. That said, I am totally willing to admit to being incorrect and would love to hear differing opions.

[@colesoucie3573]

Unwarranted to give new jersey that much credit

[@danielv365]

Wanted a Dallas VS. New York finals last season. Hopefully, this comes true with the RANGERS' WINNING. LGR 🔵🔴⚪️🗽

[@Константин-т7ь2м]

Although I'm a Tampa Bay Lightning fan, I also see the Rangers and Dallas in this season's finals and Dallas winning in the end.

[@Rorschachqp]

I'd break the unknown into three tiers...unknown but should be ascending (Buffalo), unknown but descending (Columbus), and unknown and stuck there (Philadelphia).

[@buckminsterfullerene11]

By your explanation, Utah belongs in the "Unknown" category.

[@mattlau]

Nice analysis, but the Canucks with a healthy Demko makes a case for the Cup. They are a solid darkhorse for winning it all this year. They were able to take the Oilers to 7 with their 3rd string goalie and both Oilers and Panthers didn't have consistent stellar goaltending throughout the Finals. Demko would have easily stole a couple games at the very least. Losing Boeser in the last game was a huge loss, so I am happy he is feeling better. And this was all done with the Canucks most expensive player not playing up to standard. Imagine if they had Pettersson playing like he did in the Bubble. The team they have today is a lot stronger up front, and they've replaced Zadorov's size with more size on the backend. I wouldn't sleep on them.

[@KevinButler55]

Stars fan here...as much as I want to agree with you, I'm just not sure if we've added enough to get us over the hump. Our younger players getting more experience shouldn't be discounted, but Edmonton outplayed us and I don't see how they'd be less motivated this season.

[@heartoftexas8092]

Demko injury makes Vancover UNKNOWN SABRES should be with Ottawa and Detroit.

[@TheDevilsOwl505]

Igor can't keep carrying those bums solo, NYR won't even make it to Conference Finals this year

[@Mark-xl1ze]

I hope you're right, man. Go Stars!

[@defectiveindustries]

If life has taught me anything, it's not to make predictions

[@ThomasBlaney-j1g]

Not picking Edmonton was the right call

[@maxrates]

Philly is in the worst spot. Torts will keep them from getting the best picks, and the roster isn't good enough to make deep runs.

[@themubkiper3163]

Really feel like Columbus are in the rebuilding tier. Considering how poor they've been in recent seasons and the losses they've had this offseason (Laine, Gaudreau) I can't imagine them being much better.

[@d3kingg387]

Celebrini clicked on that thumbnail. 🦈

[@elwizschold]

I'm amazed people are so hyped on NJD. They had one great season (which if you look at it is the outlier, currently), and have yet to prove themselves. I really hope they do though, as they're "my" team in the east.

[@evanstewart5040]

As long as Jack Hughes is healthy, the playoffs are going to not be a reality for PIT or WSH this year. The Isles could be a WC but depending on how the Atlantic looks, there might be enough to have both slots given to the Atlantic. Especially if Detroit trades out an underperforming defenseman

[@choppergunner8650]

Thank God you didn't put the Panthers as the cup winners, because now I know they won't get jinxed 😂

[@mtbcyclist]

Nice video... You need to do a flash back video at the end of the season. Obviously, anything can happen so it will be interesting to see what does.

[@jimmyzarkis6276]

if everything went as scripted, it would be boring. The bigger the disaster the more fun the journey. Flyers Vs Sharks in the cup. One idiot gets to go, I called it.

[@Joe_Ma99]

I’m with you Shannon, Dallas has been knocking on the door for awhile now. They have to break through one of these years. Why not 2025?

[@xmarine73]

I'm a Stars fan. Have been since they were the Northstars. Born in Minnesota, lived in Dallas since I was months old. Dallas cup window is weird and I think we're in for a rough 2-3 years as Benn and Seggy end and possibly extend contracts. With that said, I have Dallas out in round one this year.

[@dennis2376]

It will be interesting to see at the end of the season how much changed and whether you are close. :) I on the other, have no clue as to what is where.

[@Tek3333]

Legendary thumbnail