"Connor McDavid and a Stanley Cup" "Phila vs Pittsburgh": Hockey fans debate over the most iconic rivarly in NHL history

Fans share their personal favorite NHL rivalries ft. Connor McDavid and Stanley Cup (Credit: IG @mcdavid97 @stanleycup)
Fans share their personal favorite NHL rivalries ft. Connor McDavid and Stanley Cup (Credit: IG @mcdavid97 @stanleycup)

Hockey fans often debate which NHL rivalry is the most iconic. Recently, the League asked fans on X (formerly Twitter) to share their favorite rivalries.

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The Battle of Alberta between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers is one of the favorites among fans. Known for its tough play and fights, this rivalry excites many lovers of hockey. Oilers have also picked up a rivalry with Vancouver and Florida.

The Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins tussle is gaining attention too. Classic rivalries like the New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins also excites fans.

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"Which NHL rivalry is your favorite?" The post by NHL on X read.
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Soon, fans responded in the comment section with their favorites.

"Connor McDavid and a Stanley Cup," one fan humorously noted, referring to the Oilers star's quest for a championship.
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"Phila vs Pittsburgh," another fan mentioned.
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"Devils/Rangers (Hudson River Rivalry)...sworn enemies since 82. Red vs. Blue. Good vs. Evil. Suburbs vs. City. Doesn't matter the record...it's a game that matters!" a fan wrote.

Here are some more reactions from fans on X:

"Edmonton and Calgary but the geniuses in your office have them play 3 times a year," a fan wrote.
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"The battle of Alberta is becoming fun to watch. Calgary vs Edmonton," another mentioned.
"Im older. The old Toronto / Detroit rivalry was one of the best! Now the NHL seems to have forgotten that one. Now the Leafs and Wings play once or twice a year and that's it. So sad!" a fan opined.
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"Vancouver - Edmonton. Love to see these games and the top-heavy Oilers pushing against the Canucks gritty players," a fan said.

With Leon Draisaitl signed for $112M, Connor McDavid's NHL contract will be a challenge for Oilers

Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers' top center, has two seasons left on his $100 million contract. He can sign a new deal starting July 1. McDavid, 27, has won the Art Ross Trophy five times and the Hart Trophy three times.

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The team, though, has made a big move. The Oilers recently signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year, $112 million contract.

“For me, it was always the Oilers,” Draisaitl said per NHL.com

Keeping both McDavid and Draisaitl is important but challenging due to the salary cap.

"Do I hope that Connor follows along? I’d be lying if I said no. Of course I want him to stay on board," Draisaitl said.

McDavid’s next contract will be key to the Oilers’ plans for building a strong team. Draisaitl hopes McDavid stays with the Oilers to help them win a Stanley Cup.

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