Vancouver's mayor doesn't want the Canucks in the playoffs
Citizens of Vancouver are up in arms today after recent comments made by their mayor Ken Sim.
Recently, Mayor Ken Sim did an interview with Daily Hive highlighting his personal feelings regarding another Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup run.
As a fan, he'd love to see the team succeed, but as a mayor, Sim admits that he doesn't want the Vancouver Canucks in the playoffs.
According to mayor Kim, the impacts of the Canucks making it to the post season would have a detrimental impact on the city.
Kim's concerns primarily revolve around fan safety, but he does admit that post season contention comes with a hefty price-tag as well.
Obviously, you can imagine how the citizens of Vancouver felt about his ridiculous comments, with many taking to social media to voice their frustration.
Many NHL enthusiasts will remember the Vancouver riots of 2011. After losing the Stanley Cup Finals to the Boston Bruins, outraged fans made headlines by trashing the city, causing millions of dollars in damages.
To prevent fans from wreaking havoc, outdoor watch parties were effectively banned from the Canucks playoff run last season.
Regardless, Ken Sim's ridiculous comments about the Vancouver Canucks have enraged fans, potentially costing him votes in the next election.
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NOVEMBRE 25 | 152 ANSWERS Vancouver's mayor doesn't want the Canucks in the playoffs Would you be angry if the mayor of Edmonton made similar comments? | ||
| Yes | 136 | 89.5 % |
| No | 16 | 10.5 % |
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