NHL: New York Rangers at Vancouver Canucks - Source: Imagn — Canucks fans berate Vancouver mayor Ken Sim for wishing against team's playoffs success (Imagn)

"What a loser", "Impeachment time": Canucks fans berate Vancouver mayor Ken Sim for wishing against team's playoffs success

Modified Nov 25, 2024 14:42 GMT

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to see the Canucks do well. However, his role as mayor of the city in which they play impacts his thought process. He has conflicting feelings as a fan and as a professional.

“As a fan, I want to see the Canucks have an exciting run and make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, and hopefully win in Game 7 in overtime. As the Mayor of Vancouver, I do not want them to play a single game in the playoffs because the stress that it causes for safety,” Sim said.

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This take caught the eye of several fans of the team, who responded to Sim's idea in the comments section. Most of them weren't very happy.

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"Sounds like Vancouver needs a new mayor," another said.

"Every time he opens his mouth he sounds like a Redditor," one noted.

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"There were no problems in last year's playoffs so I don't know what he's scared of," one acknowledged.

"No one cares what this guy has to say Mr. no fun city," another added.

Sim also said that they could handle the cost a Stanley Cup Final run would incur, but that the bill would reach "millions" of dollars.

Odds for a Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup Final explored

Whether or not the Vancouver Canucks can make the half-desired half-dreaded Stanley Cup for Mayor Ken Sim remains to be seen. Right now, they're dealing with the loss of several key players, including JT Miller, who has taken a leave of absence.

The Canucks don't have strong championship odds (Imagn)

The odds will change, but right now, it doesn't look like Sim has much to worry about. The Edmonton Oilers remain the favorite per FanDuel at +850. Not far behind are the +900 Dallas Stars, +1000 Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers.

Other teams are:

New York Rangers +1200
Toronto Maple Leafs +1300
New Jersey Devils +1300
Colorado Avalanche +1300
Vegas Golden Knights +1400

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Winnipeg Jets round out the teams with stronger odds than Vancouver, who is currently +2100 to win the Stanley Cup this year.