Who Am I Rooting for in Round One? Who do I Think Will Win? How About the Cup?
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Okay, I wanted to do a bracket video before the playoffs get started.
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You should wear a coyotes jersey for each first round game.
@revan5293
Ай бұрын
This as an az fan i would be happy lol
@dreamernator
Ай бұрын
Great video, Shannon! As far as wearing which jersey goes, maybe you can wear jerseys of teams who didn't make the playoffs? It could be fun!
@ryans413
Ай бұрын
I was thinking his ref jersey so it’s neutral
@dreamernator
Ай бұрын
@@ryans413 I like that!
@GusMacGus313
Ай бұрын
RIP ❤
You wear what you want Shannon. Your jersey collection is amazing and should be shown off in videos.
@Vienna107
Ай бұрын
Yeah, it's a shame people get so offended by what jersey he is wearing. I get his point that it distracts from what he is going for, his love for hockey. Maybe wearing eliminated teams jerseys, or retro jerseys would make people satisfied. But it's the internet so who knows.
@spaceman_spiph6695
Ай бұрын
Agreed. People read too much into it. I see it as a cool reason to showcase his collection and show support, etc. when he wants, secondary to the sick fit. I'm more jealous than anything lol.
@weregretohio7728
Ай бұрын
It is pretty weird that it would be a big deal given the giant rack of jerseys in the background, but I guess that's how it always goes.
@TheScazighino
Ай бұрын
Wear whatever you want
@Matanumi
29 күн бұрын
💯
Every series is so up for grabs; except the Rags-Caps, that's the only big time mismatch, which probably means the Caps will somehow win.
@mostertrucks
Ай бұрын
Scared as hell as a rangers fan. I see people saying it's gonna be a sweep, I'm like yeah. Caps have this in the bag. Lol
@trisgilmour
Ай бұрын
I’m a caps 🧢 fan and I’m mixed on how we’ll do. I am happy and excited to be back in
@poejavelski148
Ай бұрын
Canes and Isles is not really up for grabs either dawg, that dynamic is similar to the Rangers Caps.
@Utred2012
Ай бұрын
I mean, when’s the last time a wild card 2 knocked off the 1 seed and, I dunno, made it to the Stanley Cup Finals? Wait… you’re saying it was last year? Oh.
@mostertrucks
Ай бұрын
@@Utred2012 in all fairness, the cats won the president's trophy the year prior. You're right though, anything can happen in the playoffs, it's all about who gets hot at the right time
Honestly Shannon, you have the right to wear whatever jersey you want. Don’t let a negative vocal minority dictate how to make your videos because this is your channel. And if that negativity isn’t what you want in your community, then don’t let this place be a safe harbor for them and remove them. It’s not worth it to you or your viewers to be subject to that kind of vibe when this channel should just be a place for people who love and want to talk about hockey. And we are in the most exciting time for every hockey fan, playoffs!
@lunalouhoo
Ай бұрын
I agree! Those types who complain about what jersey he wears will just find something else to complain about. I wouldn't give in to them either. I do understand why Shannon might not want focus on that...but still.
@topiheimola69
29 күн бұрын
No. Censorship is not the answer. Those people can just be ignored.
@gjdc
29 күн бұрын
Especially when they’re in different conferences!!! Who cares?
@khuo0219
26 күн бұрын
I think he simply wants to interact with the comments and the negative comments are draining his energy. I dont' think removing them is an effortless choice. So I see where he is coming from.
THG is the only guy I long for when its PLAYOFF season. Keep doing what you do Sir!
@MRazorK10
Ай бұрын
You "LONG" for? Kinda gay. Same.
@mikeamber2528
Ай бұрын
@@MRazorK10 YOOOOOOO same pfp lfg
@MRazorK10
Ай бұрын
@@mikeamber2528 Praise be that one guy who made a fire effect of all letters on photoshop in 2004
@mikeamber2528
Ай бұрын
@@MRazorK10 indeed
@kwaty
Ай бұрын
Ever find yourself ‘yearning’ for THG?
this is san joses year trust me
@crimsonravager
Ай бұрын
Weird way to spell Arizona
@NANDOOO94
Ай бұрын
😭😭😭😭😭😭
@KameSennin4209
Ай бұрын
@@crimsonravager Utah
@Hoovie9596
Ай бұрын
Yeah. For the beer league Cup
@angiebee2225
Ай бұрын
To win the draft lottery?
I could honestly not care if Shannon wore a Kings jersey for the entire series. I find THG quite neutral in all honesty. I know he roots for his three teams and is still quite neutral. I don’t find a bias in any content here, that’s why I enjoy it. I hope everyone has a fun playoff season and good luck to your respective teams. Let’s go Oilers!
I'm a video editor for Global News and it was a pleasant surprise this morning getting to edit you, Shannon
@RealMadrid-qe7mz
29 күн бұрын
Where can I see him on Global… Besides global lol
Don’t listen to the people trolling you about your jersey choices! You’re doing an incredible job and they are just jealous that you’ve found your life purpose and that your videos provide joy to hundreds of thousands of people! Don’t ever stop! Big props to you Shannon! ❤
@RRaquello
Ай бұрын
Anyone who doesn't like his (or anybody else's) videos can always make their own. Nothing stopping them except laziness.
@vanylla1433
Ай бұрын
True enough said!
I'm routing for Joshua on the Canucks. He gives me that vibe.
For me,The Hockey Guy's NHL comtent is second to none.
@BKDBut
Ай бұрын
He's legit the best
@eggrolll
Ай бұрын
You and everyone else I think haha. Best part is, he does it without any clickbait garbage titles or replaying video from games like a lot of the other hockey channels.
@gjdc
29 күн бұрын
Seems like a good dude too right on
THG please don’t stop wearing your incredible jersey collection. The game reviews in the winner’s jersey is what we want to see You dedicate so much to this channel. Working hard to release so many videos. Go Avs Go 18:41
No predictions here. Just freaking psyched the real season starts today 😊
@dr3putt62
Ай бұрын
Same here. Let’s Drop the Puck!
Man I’m pulling for the Canucks pretty hard
@sofsings101
Ай бұрын
LETTTSSS GOOO NUCKSSAS
@alphapred
Ай бұрын
ugh you must be on that Whatcom meth trip
@RRaquello
Ай бұрын
Canucks vs. Rangers in the finals again? I doubt it will happen because I don't see Vancouver getting there, but it would be cool.
@alphapred
Ай бұрын
@@RRaquello I started the riot in 94' on Robson and Burrard
@Matanumi
29 күн бұрын
Eh.... Nashville maybe but coilers or kings? Unsure
Jets and Preds are dark horses, maybe not the Jets so much in terms of their current roster but just a dark horse as a franchise in general.
@AJ-ox6yi
Ай бұрын
Jets goaltending is superior and Avs are stumbling into the playoffs
@ponchopyro3314
Ай бұрын
@@AJ-ox6yi Yeah, that and the Avs have struggled into the Jets all season.
@rocktoonzz
Ай бұрын
I worry greatly about how long since the Preds played last. Yeah, they get some heal time, but they're gonna be so out of sync at the start.
@pritok6
29 күн бұрын
@@ponchopyro3314 well avs lost 6 out of last seven in 2022 and preds swept them during season (or avs won 1)? I wouldn't put too much into it. that being said hellebuyck is huge advantage.
As a Sabres fan, I’m torn between rooting for the Canucks (expansion bros stick together), and the Panthers (Reinhart, and Okposo).
@user-br6vp3ey1v
Ай бұрын
As a Canucks fan I root for the Sabres for the same reason.
@TheEskimeaux
Ай бұрын
I’ll always root for the Sabres as well. Bros for life.
@thekreal8703
Ай бұрын
What about the Avs and Casey M
@phole_999
Ай бұрын
well you can cheer for one from the west and one from the east :)
@ponchopyro3314
Ай бұрын
Root for both to get to the finals. Those are my two teams, due Bure and Luongo.
I went to Vegas in January and saw the Knights and Calgary. We cheered for Calgary because we were from Atlanta and the flames used to be in Atlanta. My wife wore the Calgary jersey and I wore the Atlanta Thrasher jersey. Las Vegas has a great venue. Loved the place.
It is time for the city of Winnipeg to bring the Stanley Cup back where it belongs. We haven't had it since 1906. 118 years is long enough!
@jerseysjor9939
Ай бұрын
What do you mean? Vegas is Winnipeg's team. Whitecloud, Stone, and Kolesar brought the cup to Manitoba. /s
@TheErnie1964
Ай бұрын
I understand and empathize with Winnipeg's problem but unfortunately this year the West is Vancouver's and we are taking the cup, but if that doesn't happen I hope Winnipeg takes it then.
@MsLUFC
Ай бұрын
@@TheErnie1964 I think the Jets can take canucks, but all matchups in the west, past first round, I can see going the distance.
@kulba21
Ай бұрын
ain't gonna happen
@thunderhammerx2966
Ай бұрын
The Montreal Wanderers won the cup in 1906; the last time Winnipeg held the cup was the Winnipeg Victorias in 1902; so 122 years. Best of luck to Winnipeg in their quest.
Im so hyped for the playoffs!!!
Man that is crazy people are like that. This guy loves the sport of hockey before he loves any team it’s okay he chose against your team!
Shannon do not cave in to the haters, wear your jerseys regardless. I have jerseys for 10 of the 16 teams in the playoffs and I wore an Avalanche jersey today and tomorrow I will wear an Ovi jersey and Monday I will wear one of my Stars jerseys so just be yourself because this is why i watch you all the time.
THG - the Switzerland of hockey
@kevjones5047
Ай бұрын
I say that for the chocolate and cuckoo clocks, not the neutrality...
I’m going for Dallas but I feel like this is Canada’s best year to get a cup with the teams in
@rickhammond2473
29 күн бұрын
Not this year Vegas will derail Dallas.
Another year, and same 1st round matchup for Edmonton & LA. And still nervous, to see what could happen but should be good series either way
JETS TO THE FINALS. Its a prayer but i want it so bad
@borismuller86
Ай бұрын
Honestly they have the talent and goaltending to make it happen. I just hope a Canadian team wins it all.
@sp1tv3nom
Ай бұрын
it’s happening ❄️
@Matanumi
29 күн бұрын
Yeah whoever is going all the way has to have x factor goaltending.... Nashville jets and nucks come to mind
I really like the cats being in the background , especially them being so relaxed. It made me think, it might be fun to get their cup picks the way they had that octopus picking world cup winners.
Absolutely awesome jersey hat combo
I’ve been following you for almost a year. You are a really cool guy. Thanks for being refreshing and talking about hockey without bias!
The one thing i’m concerned about for game 1 dallas vs vegas is that by monday (game 1) it’ll have been 4 days since dallas last played which is a longer rest period then needed in my opinion and sometimes having to much time off can cause a team to be rusty
@andrewgreen815
Ай бұрын
Vegas won't be rusty? I don't see your point.
@moose9689
Ай бұрын
@@andrewgreen815I would say Stone will feel rusty but he’s pretty used to this rest
@TheFusionmix
Ай бұрын
My biggest worry is that if Hakanpää isn't ready or gets hurt, they play Derrick Pouliot instead of Lundqvist. Man I wish they'd not lost Hanley to Calgary. He was a god tier 7th defenseman.
@thekreal8703
Ай бұрын
Dallas hopefully Rusts
@pomerlain8924
Ай бұрын
I blame the NHL for again trying to be like the NBA and staggering the starts of the first round over 3 days. Who the hell thought it was a good idea to end the regular season on a Thursday and then start the playoffs with just two games on a Saturday?
Shannon, i've been watching you for 6 years and the thing I like about you as a creator is your personality and your knowledge. I don't care which team you think is gonna win and which jersey you are wearing in the different previews. Just wear what ever you like. The reason I "clicked" on this video is because I wanna know what you think about the playoffs. The main point of this comment is that: Don't let the haters dictate your content because the rest of us that like your content, whatever you do, gets punished and I guarantee you that we are the majority. Greetings from Sweden
love that your branching out brother i saw the other vids you were fantastic
Don't let the haters get ya down. Wear whatever you want. The news, the content, and your insight, are why we are here.
We love the jerseys. Don’t let the haters win. Love your channel
Blackhawks fan cheering for the Canucks! I just really like their team, the way they play... Pulling for you guys!
@ponchopyro3314
Ай бұрын
Bedard is a great player; glad to see the year he's had as Vancouver native.
Keep doing what you do! You have the most impressive collection of jersey’s and yet are so honest and unbiased. Love the channel and will keep smashing the like button.
The Atlantic and Central teams will have a long difficult road to the Cup, and the Canucks have 1 Canadian in their lineup. That leaves three possible teams that can win it: Rangers, Hurricanes, Oilers. Oilers have the advantage in high end skill, so they probably have the best chance.
The Hockey Guy, appreciate the analysis. And I love the attitude about just enjoying hockey first and foremost. I don’t care one bit about what jersey you’re wearing. I think the different jerseys are just a celebration for NHL hockey in general.
Well this American fan(f/New Jersey) would very much like maximum success by the Canadian teams.
@RRaquello
Ай бұрын
I'd like to see a Canadian team win just so we don't have to hear about it any more.
@oatmealtruck7811
Ай бұрын
@@RRaquelloseconded.
Shannon, I live in a country where I can't talk hockey with anyone. Discovered your channel this year and you have reignited my love of NHL hockey! Thank you for that. Here's hoping a Canadian team hoists the cup this year. And let it please be the Oilers!
Good to see the views taking off for playoffs, THG. Much deserved.
Honestly as a rangers fan, I consider the hurricanes as one of our rivals at this point after facing them in the playoffs previously.
@aeronothis5420
Ай бұрын
Too many folks are too stuck in the past to see or let teams build rivalries with other 'newer' but more competitive teams.
This channel is awesome. I’m so late to the party finding it!😂
I love watching hockey guy. He feels like a teacher teaching his class and we are all his students.
I can't believe I've never seen this channel. What a great guy! Sub'd! Will, from just East of Dallas.
I can't wait to come back and watch this video in June, lol!
LET'S GO RANGERS ☝️🔵⚪️🔴
Everyone who says you're hating on one team or another hasn't watched the rest of your videos. Thank you for another amazing video
Living in Vegas I like this guy's content, we welcome hockey fans here especially at T Mobile, it's a great venue to watch a game. I like your non bias approach, it's a good look along with that old Canucks jersey.
conf finals I wanna see: Rangers Vs Leafs and Jets Vs Oilers
@alexkorneev6469
Ай бұрын
That would be a HUGE success for leafs, and we all know how they like to disappoint 😅
As a die hard Leafs fan, I have always appreciated that you give them their due. I feel a lot of people either go leafs will win the cup(Laughable), or they are out first round for sure (also laughable). Thank you for being truly unbiased even when they are playing your favourite team ❤ Enjoy the playoffs!
@jacobhamill8920
Ай бұрын
@pantsmonsterv6 if they made it all the way there and they lost to a Canadian team I would be sad but happy for Canada and for the Oilers
@rdel2007
Ай бұрын
They are playing the bruins...how you guys usually do against them? 0-4 this season against them.
@jacobhamill8920
Ай бұрын
@@rdel2007 playoffs are so different. You play the same team over and over you don't usually just lose 4. We will see but i think it's gonna be different, It's also not the regular season, it's just different
@pomerlain8924
Ай бұрын
@@jacobhamill8920Playoffs are different but there's nothing to indicate the Leafs are different. Why? The leaders of the team are the same soft Core 4 players. They all have the same mindset. Guys like Bertuzzi and Domi were added to seemingly fight their battles for them, and it's a cop out. The top guys are the ones that need to set the tone.
@jacobhamill8920
Ай бұрын
@@pomerlain8924 Leafs out hit the Bruins ... The team's mentality is so different. If you watch the games they played this season you would see a better physical team. Idrc to argue it though. If that's what you believe cool, I'll believe what I believe, cool. Hope your team does well and you enjoy the playoffs ❤️
Anyone who takes issues with your jersey selection needs to get over it. It's one of the parts of the videos I most enjoy. It's like a mid-credits stinger for those MCU movies. It sheds lights on what you consider to be the highpoint of the day. I see a logo and a line on the board towards the bottom and I know something interesting or impressive happened. Honestly, you've inspired me to step my hat game up. I have at least one hat for each of the 32 teams and now I'm working on variants and defunct teams like the Nordiques, Whalers, Rockies, etc. Just keep doing you buddy. Even if we don't always root for the same teams, I always enjoy seeing what you're rolling out of the jersey rack next. Don't mess with a winning formula!
Love you man. Wear what ever jersey you want. It makes your posts the best. Thank you for the posts
Rangers vs LA would be a rematch a decade hence..with one of the goalies having the chance to hoist The Cup..with the other team. 🙃✨🦋
@Lakingsfan140
Ай бұрын
I’d love that tbh 😂
@buckwildsrq
Ай бұрын
Battle for the homeless
@jimmyzarkis6276
Ай бұрын
@@buckwildsrq it wouldn't matter who won the cup it would be stolen in a crash and bash mob rush within seconds anyways.
@HankyPanky44
Ай бұрын
It'd be awesome for Talbot to win it! GKG
VANCOUVER vs BOSTON.... VANCOUVER in 7...I asked my cats, and they are 100% picking the Stanley Cup winners.... lololololololololol.... c'mon... it was a dream .... I'm a day 1 Canucks fan (and I'd love to see it in my lifetime) but I'm picking Oilers for the cup.
So excited for this!!!
You have the coolest jersey collection I've ever seen! I love seeing all the different ones you have.
I don't even pay attention to what jersey Shannon is wearing for videos. What's more important is that a Canadian team has not hoisted the cup in 31 years lol
I kinda wanna see Edmonton vs Toronto in a cup final, would be insane
@chinmayhejmadi7902
Ай бұрын
I just want to see a Canadian team win 😭
@TheLastSamurai813
Ай бұрын
@@chinmayhejmadi7902the only Canadian team that has a shot this year is the Canucks. Leafs and Oilers will both be done first round
@Dylligraphy
Ай бұрын
Why would the Oilers lose first round? They always beat the Kings.
@joannathiessen4681
Ай бұрын
@@TheLastSamurai813 That is such a hot take but I love it.
@DiogenesTheCynic.
Ай бұрын
Canada wont make the finals lol
Don’t worry about what people criticize about, do whatever you want man! Love the vids
Congrats on the TV spots. Hope we can see the Global and CBC clips.
Those Oilers & Stars playoff series were fun watching as a kid/preteen. I learned to hate the Stars during that time.
let's go Jets baby
Great video as always!
Love the flying skate jersey. I actually had a drivers license photo taken in one once back in the 80’s
You jinxed my Devil's this year with that cup prediction😢 only joking (but seriously)
I got Rangers vs Dallas
@Bob-wy6zv
Ай бұрын
I am all in for that one!
@rickhammond2473
29 күн бұрын
Vegas in the finals and Vegas takes the cup again.
Really enjoyed this video 👍
Wear whatever jersey you want we love the videos, keep up the good work!
Its a shame VGK is going to burst your Dallas bubble.
@rickhammond2473
29 күн бұрын
Vegas winning the cup again.Hard to believe everyone overlooking Vegas BIG mistake they have the best team in the league.
The only thing that disturbed me or I had issue with was that the East was on the left. West on left, East on right. Couldn’t get past it
@OldRustySteele
Ай бұрын
I have your answer. It’s perfectly clear to the most casual observer. Shannon’s LEFT HANDED!!! 😂
16:01 You do whatever you want it’s your channel. You could always wear teams that didn’t make it into the playoffs. Keep up the great work!
The Canucks gear looks nice man!
Thanks again Sharon ! For taking the time and keeping us all in a loop year after year - just thanks man !!!
That hat is BOSSSSS
@cazschiller
29 күн бұрын
Fyi, I found it, it is a Mitchell and Ness 'PAINTBRUSH' GOLD-RED-BLACK if you're looking. Goes for about 20-30
Always enjoy seeing you with different jerseys, even as a Habs fan I think you always do a fair rotation for each team. Maybe wear a jersey of one team and a cap of the other could be an idea xD
Your jersey collection is sick, wear whatever you’re feeling my dude
God, I hope the capitals go on some ridiculous Cinderella story run. How crazy would that be?
@trisgilmour
Ай бұрын
It would be fun 🤩 and crazy 🤪
@4478g
Ай бұрын
Presidents cup curse
Let's go BOLTS ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Shannon and the hockey channel is the place where passionate fans of many diffrent teams can come and chat hockey, for hockey sakes Less bullcrap and more discussion
The goaltender find the weak spot talk reminds me of what the Avs did against Vasi in the Cup series. They figured out his weak side under the blocker and got a lot of goals from there.
That canucks hat is tough🔥
CHEERS to the best hockey channel on KZread! Rooting for a Stars/Rangers cup but I think Colorado/Boston make it. Avalanche get another cup in 7. GO STARS!
Great Job!!!!!
Nice video and good advice.
Jets - Panthers Final is what I want to see. Go Jets Go!
@jimmyzarkis6276
Ай бұрын
two lowest goals allowed teams. 1 goal difference. If defense wins, thats a lock of a matchup. I had that in one of my brackets. The one that makes me happy for the teams that win.
Lots of Jets Fans crawling out of the woodwork and vocal. Let's see if they are still around in a week👍
thanks for all the good work during the season The Hockey Guy! You are the best! Now it's a fresh start in the playoffs and as a Swedish fan I hope for Pettersson, Hoglander and Lindholm, remember EP40 has at least one more gear, I think he's loaded up since the all star games for the important games. Big Hog will score one point per game in the playoffs, its his legacy from back home. Go Canucks!!
I like when you wear a jersey that has some significance to your thoughts about a series.
For Me the 2nd rd will be NYR Vs Carolina, Florida Vs Boston, Dallas Vs Colorado, Vancouver Vs Edmonton
@fireaspectsythe5233
Ай бұрын
Picking every higher seed except COL?
@flyingtiger1603
Ай бұрын
@@fireaspectsythe5233 Yep with the easiest being NYR over the Caps that should be a 4 game sweep.
Let’s Go Stars!
I thought the cat cleaning itself was a hockey bobblehead for the first bit of the video! 🤣🤣🤣
You are you and that's the reason twy Iam watching you! Jerseys are just a bonus!
FL VS DAL!
Let’s go Avs!! I know we’re likely losing this series, but I hope it’s a good one.
@GuessHowSid
Ай бұрын
As a Jets fan, I think this will be a very close series! Probably goes to 7!
@Dutchovenderlinde
Ай бұрын
@@GuessHowSid as long as no one gets hurt, I’m good!
@thekreal8703
Ай бұрын
Georgiev Strong!!
@nelyrkrad
Ай бұрын
@@thekreal8703*Hellebuyck strong
@qp2044
Ай бұрын
Gotta have faith...they both finished the season within a game of each other for a reason. The avs have a great shot to win
As a habs fan who followed that 2021 playoffs run, I just can't rule the caps out 😂
Joe Pavelski has been my favorite player of all time. Not the biggest or fastest, but his hockey IQ is off the charts and similar to Cliff he just finds a way to produce. IMO the best to ever tip a puck. 205th overall pick in 2003, That's the 7th round, and is one of the best ever American born players to ever play in the NHL
Confirmed... Shannon hates my Canes... (sad THG fan face)
BOLTS IN 6 LFGGGG⚡️⚡️⚡️
@thehockeyguy Wear whatever Hockey Jersey you want! Its your channel do what you love!
Love your videos and I've never thought hard about what you're wearing, the most I think is, "Oooh, neat jersey." lol.