Who's your Florida Conn Smythe Pick - Bob or Tkachuk?

As a flames fan I weep and celebrate simultaneously

As a Panthers fan...I will always respect Huby. He never disrespected us and stuck with us through very tough times. Yes sometimes he made me mad becuase he was scared to shoot but he was such a great playmaker. I think I always knew that he wasnt gonna stay forever, I always thought that he would want to go back to Canada and play there. Now im very glad the trade happened but im still rooting for Huby and every Panther fan is rooting for him as well. Also the Flames fans have been very respectful to us as well and have been rooting for Tkachuk just like how us Panther fans would root for Huby in this same situation. GO CATS

I absolutely can’t believe it. Just got home from the best hockey game of my entire life… this team is something else. What a time to be a sports fan down here, absolute magical ride every single night. ❤ 🎉 🙌🏻 Also Huby was my first favorite panther. Met him several times. He’s the best. Absolutely love the guy. Feel so bad for him. Want him to score 100 next year.

This Tkachuk trade is shaping up to be the best trade in modern NHL history. Shift off two dead weight players who went to Calgary and played like absolute 💩, meanwhile Tkachuk (and Maurice) transform the identity of this Panthers team and lead them to the SCF. Literally one trade bringing them into relevancy, and for a long time. Awesome.

Tkachuk is having one of the most "I'm him" performances ever.

The Canucks drafting Juolevi over Tkachuk hurts my soul.

As a bruins fan watching them now I can’t even believe we won 3 games against this team. What an absolute monster! I’m rooting for them to win it all they clearly want it and definitely deserve it! Go Panthers!

I am so proud of this team for coming this far… and Tkachuk is a player any team would be lucky to have, we are extremely lucky to have him

Benny, Chucky, and Lomberg are gonna play in a Cup Final. Speaks volumes on our organization’s character. How anyone can play at atmospheric levels like this outside my favorite team just floors me. It all makes sense.

So hard but I’d have to go Bob. As a leafs fan I’ve seen Bob steal like 6-7 games for the panthers this playoffs alone. Wouldn’t be shocked if tkachuk takes it though.

His swagger just permeates through the whole team. Drags the whole team into the fight and galvanizes the group. Amazing performance all season

I am a old school 1975 Islanders fan but now live in Fla . But this Panthers Team displays incredible TEAM work ! My woman ia a Devils fan we both are pulling for them. So much energy !!!!!! We even purchased Jerseys !! GO PANTHERS !!!

I'm a Devils Fan going back to the 90's !!! And I am So fking Amazed at this Panthers Team !! And Bob is freakin Unbelievable !! Go Panthers !! Thanks for Sweeping the Shit out of The Canes😂 BOB❤

Being a Kings fan I didn't like Tkachuk at CAL, but I'm liking him now that he's at FLA. He's on fire right now and I hope they can take this momentum and beat VGK in the Final. It would be an incredible run, something not seen since the Kings in 2012.

Out of all the teams we could have traded Tkachuk to I'm glad it was the Panthers. I'll always be a Flames fan but the Panthers have always been my favourite team in the East. They have struggled for years even getting fans in the arena but I hoped the day would come when they would build a team that would change everything for them. I'm rooting for you guys!

I’m a Pens fan but I’m here for this Panthers ride. Go Cats!

As a panthers fan my first thought was man I feel awful for huby. He’s gotta feel the worst. But we are def pulling for him. Love him. Give him a min to adjust it a system

Was at the game. Absolutely wild. Chucky gets Hart, Bob gets Conn Smythe.

I'm a die hard Penguins fan, but i'm rooting for the Panthers. 8th seed comes in, takes out Boston, Toronto, then Carolina. That's impressive in my book. I just want to see a good thrilling Final, and I think the matchup between VGK and FLA will be good hockey.

That was such an amazing game. One of the best I've ever seen

Thats what I love about Hockey.... We not only love our teams but we love players even when they go to other teams. I find myself somewhat rooting for Calgary & Huberdeau. We loved Huby here in S. Florida. Even the rangers this year cause of Trocheck. What an amazing Sport!

I cant believe I went to "I hate that guy" to OMG this guys is a BEAST!!!!! what a game, what a series, what a TKACHUK!!!!!

leaving the calgary flames effect

Bob the concrete wall. He’s the main reason they got as far as they did.

If this doesn't light a fire under Huberdeau's ass I don't know what will. If he doesn't turn it around next season, I don't think he ever will.

I hope everyday Huby gets his game going for the Flames. Signed a Cats fan that was at Hubys first NHL game where he scored on the first shot of his first shift.

We did it ❗ our 2nd Stanley cup Appearance... #TimeToHunt #FLA ....thank you Calgary flames for trading us our American Winger 🥳🥳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 don't care about your SOB story of Jonathan Hubbie man . He's Canadian and let the Canadians tell it their the best so we'll take USA Tkachuk lmao 🥳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I have been screaming we are going to the finals for three months now. The grit, relentless forechecking (Bennet decapitation in 1st period), great goaltending and a coach who is out coaching every counterpart. It’s wonderful and nobody gave it to us, we took it from the Bruins, Leafs and Canes and we will win the cup regardless of who we go against.

Lol don't feel bad for Huby, he has a hundred million reasons not to cry.

as someone from london i’d love to see tkachuk win the cup and bring it here like kadri did last year

Let's fucking go Panthers!!! Absolutely unreal! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I was watching the game when Coach Maurice went off on the team while still on the ice. What timing. They basically transformed during that game to the monster they are now. I wish the Rangers had this fire in their bellies.

On any given night it's either Tkachuk or Bobrovsky in my eyes for the Conn Smythe . I haven't been paying much attention to the western final so I couldn't mention anybody from those 2 teams . For me , i'd give it to BOB just because without a solid goalie , you're the leafs or oilers !

I'm a Rangers fan but this team is showing the passion it takes to go all the way. Go Panthers!!

They really are the Miami Heat of the NHL

Lets not get ahead of ourselves on the Conn Smythe That being Said Tkachuk is been extremely impactful with 4 game winning goals and 2 game winning assists with good play throughout. He was clutch in Boston, he dominated Carolina, lets see how he does vs Vegas.

Hate Tkachuk but he’s a such a clutch player this season. It’s amazing to see him play and I think he will definitely win the cup.

Without a doubt there should be no discussion that bobby should get the conSmythe singlehandedly keeping his team alive has not looked shaky at all. I dont think Florida would've made it out of the forst round without Bob breakdancing in the paint. - sincerely a Canes fan

Brad Treliving's worst move as Flames GM is choosing to give only a bridge deal to Tkachuk so that Michael Frolik could stay on the team (now not even in the league). Matthew Tkachuk saw the disrespect and pure idiocy on display, said "suit yourself, buddy" and wanted out. I am so glad he is doing as successful as he is, just to prove what an idiot Brad Treliving is for not valuing him as he should have.

I wish Huby was a part of the team and was able to feel the success after all those years. I grew up in Miami and was actually 3 years old the last time the Panthers where in the finals so this is just a magical ride.

As a canes fan, we will be back next year with our full lineup hopefully and will see if it turns out differently but in the meantime good game, wishing Bob will retire lol, I’ll be pulling for y’all in the end

Honestly i feel it should be Bobrovsky. My main reason for this is i feel Bobs performance has been the reason Tkachuk has been able to score so many game winners. Its like an alley oop, yeah Tkachuk is hitting that dunk but he couldnt have done it without the setup. Its really tight though and ill be happy either way because holy jumpin are these guys on fire!

Being a Panthers fan since their inception, tonight was bitter sweet. I miss Huberdeau, I really do. He meant a lot to this fan base. That being said, Bill Zito had an opportunity for another franchise pillar type player in Tkachuk and took it. Very bold move and it may be paying off. Also I believe that move got rid of some complacency that had crept in the organization that regular season wins were good enough. Wish Hubby and Weegar the best as I got to see them grow up but this year it’s Tkachuk’s year as a player. Conn Smythe after tonight is probably Tkachuk’s if Panthers win. Another round to go though.

bruh, bobby and chucky both been standin on their heads... playin out there minds

Imagine Tchachuk and Eichel on the same line for Team USA!!!

Bob deserves the Conn Smythe, his save percentage is unreal.

I think Bob gets Conn Smythe with the amount of shots he's faced and saved especially against Toronto and of course the 4OT, he gives players like Tkachuk a chance to come in clutch

0:49 The Panthers also got a 4th round pick in the trade as well

Without Bob playing the lights out style he is right now, this Team would not be here.

Super Happy!!! I was at the arena and I screamed for a solid minute!!! Probably soon to see Vegas in the cup and let’s go cats! From absolutely slandering Paul Maurice to losing my mind screaming! Also thanks penguins for choking your playoff spot and giving us this opportunity!!! Also Boston, Toronto, and Carolina your welcome!

🎉🎉🎉I love your videos, was waiting for u to post this. Let’s go panthers 🎉🎉🎉

As a canes fan I 100% support Bob for the Con Smythe, he's been 100% lights out, what is like 19 or 20 Goals Saved Against above expected? If Freddie and Bob both let in all the goals "expected" canes win in 4. Not to take away from Matthew *Tchuck?* he's brought the wins in, but Bob has allowed the Panthers to stay in it....sigh disgruntled ganes fan. Panthers in 6.

He is literally the man! Calgary must be like 🤦🏾‍♂️ Rooting for him and the panthers! F Vegas!

I don't think this run happens without Tkatchuk leading that room. Last playoffs they looked impressive, this playoffs they are a fuggn battering ram.

This is nothing against Tkachuk, but Bob is easily the Conn Smythe winner this year. Bob came in late in the Boston series, when they were as good as dead. And then all of a sudden, the Panthers became this unstoppable juggernaut. I don't think Florida beats Boston (let alone get to the finals) without Bob.

As an oiler fan I can't say I liked Tkachuk, but need to give credit where it is due. He and bobrosky have been terrific.

Bob for Conn Smythe. As good as the scoring has been, Florida's defense has been weak in their zone, allowing far more SOGs than opposing teams. But Bob has been stopping almost all of it.

The entire playoffs this man has been possessed

Bob is the smythe winner, before he got in the net, the team was down 3-1, he got in the net, has a 930+ since, and has only lost 2 games, with an absurd goals saved above expected.

Tkachuk wouldn't have been in a position to put those clutch goals if it wasn't for Bobrovski making unbelievable saves to keep the games tight. He is the reason why Florida passed Boston in the first place.

God if only flames could get behind thachuk and follow him into battle instead of telling him “can’t be a riot every night” maybe they could have done something more. Much as I miss him Glad he’s somewhere where he’s truly appreciated by team and fans

Giroux probably feels some sort of way about this as well!

Have to go with Bob for Conn Smythe. If Florida doesn't make the switch in the 1st round to starting Bob, Florida doesn't make it past Boston, they don't make it past Toronto. Florida has been outplayed in all these series except for the most important piece - the score.

The panthers are literally blowing the minds of every hockey fan right now

Kraken fan weighing in. This is the style of play that the Kraken used this year to improve so much! Florida is just doing it better at this time. Rooting for Florida. Don't like Vegas. Never have.

pulling for the panthers. would be awesome to see them win their first cup. Maybe it will also wake up Sunrise and get people to start going to more games like they do for Tampa

Coaching and teammates mean a lot more than fans give credit.

As a Bruins fan, they took all the magic of just squeaking by and winning hockey games from us. The Bruins didn't even dominate most regular season games but they just found a way to win by 1-2 a lot of nights. Florida is doing that but much crazier

As an Oilers fan, I'm 100 percent cheering for the Panthers to win the cup, even though it would make us look better if Vegas wins, GO PANTHERS!

Man I have seriously underestimated Florida this year

As an Oiler fan I can't help but cheer for this guy. He's having one hell of a playoffs. Hope Florida takes it!!!

26 years without a cup appearance. I'm 26 dude ..

I can see the flames being a team like florda next year, with a new coach, Dustin wolf, and all these amazing players

Bobrovsky. The guy had been unreal.

Correction we got rid of the flames 1st overall pick in that draft and we still hold the flordia draft pick

Weegar and huberdeau were amazing in the regular season that year the panthers won the presidents. I guess the panthers pro scouts are amazing for telling Zito to get Tkachuk no matter what when he became available.

The dumbest thing is that the Flames lost this guy due to poor management, not really anything else. Tkachuk just wanted to have the right guys on the team and they couldn't do that for him. Every success he has now is a big middle finger to the Flames management.

He was directly involved in 8 winning goals this playoffs. We got to Split the Con Smythe award this year

Tkachuk is making his teammates Tkachukish…they’re all playing an inch taller, they’re all getting involved, in the mixups… Bob was someone they were desperately trying to get rid of him. Bob, worth every penny, has a helmet paint job straight out out of a videogame…just the team logos because in Bob’s mind, it’s not about him, it’s only about the team.

Lmao there’s no chunky goals without the freak that’s bob right now. Not a friggin chance this team goes anywhere with a normal goalie performance

Can’t say I have watched any hockey since the second round but it has to be Bob, he brought them back from the brink of death and they would not be there without him. Not a chance

he did the slide like that calgary guy back in the day funny also his comments the other day at the end of g3 "its so fun playing in front of these fans" or something like that.

Panthers fan here...woo hoo...going to the finals. Lest this be seen as gloating I will say that Florida has faced very worthy opponents to get here, and somehow has persevered to get to the Finals. Maybe the chemistry among the players & coaches finally clicked...you can't elevate Tkachuck without the whole team. He might be seen as the "star", but without the feeds from Barkov, Rhino, whomever he's not getting the goal. Yes, he is a fabulous shooter and I'm glad we have him on our team. The SOG still seem to be worrisome....again BOB had to handle a lot more shots than Andersen. This might not work against VGK...Eichel, Marchessault, Pietrangelo, Barbashev and company will make BOB work harder than ever, and our offense better be ready to answer goal with goal. Just sayin' 🤗 BTW...BOB for Conn Smythe...he's a regular one man band.😜

I bet both Bob and Tkachuk would say, "Screw the Conn Smythe, give me the Stanley Cup."

Not only Huberdeau, but also Claude Giroux and Ben Chiarot as well. All of them bought in last year for panthers and eventually got swept by Tampa and now they move on and had to watch this 😬

I think Bobrovsky should get it. Yes Tkachuk was clutch against Carolina, but without Bob, they don't make OT in games 1 & 2, and that game 3 SO!? A 1-0 Means your G and D DOMINATED.

Poor huberdeau. All of us cats fan we would shout his name when he scored. Hell always be a Panther to me.

I dont blame Calgary for the trade. When a guy wants a trade it really puts the GM on the hot seat to find that perfect deal. This happens a lot a deal looks lopsided at one point in time...ie when Florida signed the deal it was thought they gave too much and now Tkachuk can do no wrong. It will probably flip again if Florida loses in the final and Calgary has a bounce back year or some other scenario...

This a team that works together just watching them they play together and as a team that’s how you win cups plain and simple soooo much heart in there game I thought they wouldn’t make it past Carolina daaaam I played myself they could easily win the cup the final will be intense

I’m so happy right now as a Panthers fan we haven’t been to the cup since 1996 now we’re going 🥹🙌🏻

we love hubby down here in south Florida and I wish he was part of this squad, but last year he did not play good in the playoffs AT ALL...

This reminds me of when Kawhi and DeRozen got traded in the NBA

I have to say, both would be worthy winners but I think I would have to go with Bob. Only because in a history of outstanding goaltending performances, this I think is probably the best I have ever seen. Not just solid goaltending but extraordinary goaltending. And his calmness has helped keep his team on course. I would have to think that this would rank right up there with things like the 1971 Ken Dryden performance, or the Tretiak performance in 72. His numbers are incredible among those with incredible numbers.

As a sens fan I hope the little brother can emulate this in years to come.

Without Bob these games would've not been 1-goal games. So Bob for Conn Smythe.

Yup we Flames fans get screwed again 😭 my dad said this would be Gilmore for Leeman trade all over again 7 months ago and I refused to believe that. I owe him an apology lol

Bob for conn smythe, it’s close but I feel when a goalie is lights out there is no way a regular forward or defenseman can equal the value of a goaltender at the peak of his game. I.E. the panthers would not have been in any of those overtime games without bobrovsky. Tkachuk is a beast but in hockey a goalie is mvp if they are playing like bob.

Not a Florida fan, never have been... especially not a fan of Tkachuk. Half way through the first round against Boston... i became a fan of Florida and an even bigger fan of Tkachuk. I'm really rooting for this team to win the cup. I'm hoping they don't get cold if the other series takes too long. (Go Vegas! please sweep lol)

The initial reason I liked this trade was because we got 5 years younger with Tkachuk. Huby is about to be 30 and the clock is only ticking from there. I do miss him, though. I hope he gives you guys a solid showing next season.