The Most Hated Team in Hockey Keeps Winning

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading to the Stanley Cup Final again — and depending on who you ask, that could be either great for hockey… or a complete disaster.In this episode, we break down why the NHL may have secretly preferred the Colorado Avalanche on hockey’s biggest stage. With superstars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar eliminated, the league loses two of its most marketable players and one of the sport's most exciting teams.We also dive into the growing resentment surrounding the Golden Knights organization:We also discuss the uncomfortable conversations surrounding Brett Howden and Carter Hart. But there’s another side to this story:What if Vegas being hated is actually GOOD for the NHL?From hate-watching to controversy-driven engagement, we explore why villains create emotional investment — and why sports leagues desperately need teams people care about, even if it’s for the wrong reasons.Mid-Ice Crisis is brought to you by Cwench Hydration. Go to:www.cwenchhydration.ca/SECONDSTORYPOD to get a 15% discount. www.cwenchhydration.com/SECONDSTORYPOD in the U.S. Use promo code SECONDSTORYPOD at checkoutFollow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814#NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #ColoradoAvalanche #StanleyCup #HockeyPodcast #nhlplayoffs #nhlhockey