Toronto cheers for Edmonton Oilers in Stanley Cup, former Leaf Zach Hyman skeptical

Edmonton Oilers make Stanley Cup final, but former Maple Leafs player Zach Hyman unsure if Toronto fans will support them.

The Edmonton Oilers, led by former Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Zach Hyman, have secured a spot in the Stanley Cup final. This achievement is significant in a country where Canadian teams have struggled in the playoffs for over a decade. The last Canadian team to win the Cup was the Montreal Canadiens in 1993, highlighting the challenges faced by teams from the Great White North.

As the Oilers prepare to face off against the Florida Panthers in the final, there is renewed hope for Canadian hockey fans. A Canadian team has not been this close to winning the Cup since the Canadiens' appearance in 2021. However, Hyman is unsure if Maple Leafs fans will rally behind the Oilers, despite his ties to Toronto and his contributions to the team during his tenure.

Having played over 300 games for the Maple Leafs, Hyman is familiar with the fan base and the city's hockey culture. While Toronto has struggled in the playoffs in recent years, Hyman believes that Edmonton fans, as well as other Canadians, will support the Oilers in their quest for the Cup. The significance of a Canadian team winning the championship after such a long drought is not lost on Hyman, who recognizes the importance of hockey to the country and its people.

With the final set to begin, Hyman remains optimistic that the Oilers will receive widespread support from across Canada. Despite the uncertainties in Toronto's fan base, Hyman's confidence in the Canadian hockey community's backing of the Oilers is unwavering. As the team prepares to face the Panthers and potentially make history, the support of all Canadians, whether Oilers fans or not, is crucial in their pursuit of the Stanley Cup.

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