Maple Leafs fan Paul Bissonnette predicts Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup final rematch to head to Game 7 again, names his winner

Notable Toronto Maple Leafs fan Paul Bissonnette whipped out his crystal ball to make a series of predictions ahead of the Stanley Cup Final, which kicks off Wednesday night.

Bissonnette forecasted that the series would go the full distance, as it did last spring. In the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers fell into a 3-0 series deficit before storming back to even the series.

Unfortunately for the Oilers, they could not slay the giant in Game 7. They lost a tough game, ending what was an otherwise remarkable playoff run.

But Paul Bissonette believes that experience will help Connor McDavid and the Oilers come away with the win. He made this bold prediction on the June 3 edition of the "Spittin’ Chiclets" podcast, stating:

“I'm going to say Edmonton wins Game 1 for that reason, and that's going to be massive. I just look at that stat of the greats — Wayne losing in the final to the Islanders, then beating them the next year; Crosby going back, losing to Detroit, then going back the next year and finally winning it.”

Bissonnette cited historical examples of great players and teams who lost to a team in the Stanley Cup Final one year, only to defeat the same team the following season en route to establishing their own legacy.

He continued:

"These guys are able to learn so much from these experiences and make the necessary changes they need to make in order to finally be successful and win, and these guys have been doing it their entire careers and lives.

"So I just can't see McDavid losing again in the finals. I'm going to pick them in seven games. I cannot wait to see how crazy that building is in Edmonton for Game 7. Like, what — you have to be in Edmonton at that hour."

Check out Paul Bissonnette’s comments beginning at the 1:17:00 mark:

If Bissonnette is right, winning a Stanley Cup will be the final piece in what has otherwise been a Hall of Fame career for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Paul Bissonnette cares about Connor McDavid bringing the Stanley Cup back to Canada

Paul Bissonnette believes the Oilers will emerge victorious this spring - Source: Imagn

In another segment, Paul Bissonnette made his position clear on his preference for Connor McDavid to win the Stanley Cup. He said:

“I care about Connor McDavid winning the Stanley Cup as well as the Edmonton Oilers and bringing it back on Canadian soil.”

"(This) is going to be an incredible series. Last year was, last year was an iconic series, coming back all the way down 0-3.”

Paul Bissonnette’s rationale is that both McDavid and Draisaitl had much more rest between the Western Conference Final and the Stanley Cup Final than they did last season. Plus, the fact that the series will kick off in Edmonton gives the Oilers an advantage in this spring’s showdown.

While it’s unclear who will emerge victorious, one thing is certain: hockey fans will be treated to one of the best Stanley Cup Final series in recent memory.