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NHL Playoffs 2017: Second round likability rankings

By Dave Stevenson

Apr 20, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) attempts a shot during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) attempts a shot during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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With eight teams left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, who’s the most likable team left? 

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are the best time of the year for hockey fans. However, it can be rough for fans who have to watch their teams get eliminated. Or worse, fans whose teams didn’t even make the playoffs. However, just because your favorite team isn’t one of the eight teams left doesn’t mean you can’t jump aboard a bandwagon temporarily.

Maybe you really want to see P.K. Subban trot around Montreal with the Stanley Cup. Perhaps you’d like Phil Kessel to stick it to the Toronto media once again. Maybe you have some kindness in your soul and you’ve decided the Washington Capitals are finally deserving to win the Stanley Cup. Whatever the reason, there are reasons to like each of the remaining teams. At the same time, there are reasons to dislike every team that’s left. Without further ado, here are the most likable hockey teams in the second round.

8. Anaheim Ducks

Why you should root for them: If you embrace irony, the Ducks winning the Stanley Cup would be pretty hilarious. Randy Carlyle won a title in Anaheim and later got fired. He was terrible with the Toronto Maple Leafs before his tenure there was mercifully ended. Carlyle winning the Stanley Cup would be hilarious. Patrick Eaves’ playoff beard deserves to be grown out as long as humanly possible because it’s majestic. A Stanley Cup run would ensure its preservation.

Why you shouldn’t: Chances are unless you’re a Ducks fan, you loathe Corey Perry. Sure, Anaheim fans tell everybody he’s that guy you’d love if he’s on your team. No, you wouldn’t, unless you enjoy dirty players. Ryan Kesler wants you to hate him anyway, so why not oblige him?

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