Hard to say. Obviously your team winning the cup is a dream come true for any NHL fan. But for me that 2002 Gold medal win was something special. I remember everything I was doing that day, every emotion I felt, and every play that was made in the Gold medal game. I still have a picture of the entire 2002 team on my wall and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I was only 17 at the time, but to me it will be my biggest source of national sports' pride. Something I'll tell my grandkids about.
I'd trade the 2010 gold medal for that '04 cup. But at the same time, there's something soothing about cheering for team Canada. Since we are always the favorite to win, and we usually do, it's nice to know you have a team you can cheer for where you have a legit chance to win it all. You can't say that about the Flames, or really any NHL team unless you are a Red Wings fan.
I'm on the fence if I would trade the '02 & '10 gold medals. The '02 one means so much. But I'd easily trade the '10 and '14 gold medals for a cup win.
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