The Stanley Cup Final kicks off this Saturday, featuring the Vegas Golden Knights against the Florida Panthers. Let's just say it's quite a surprise, since not many people would have bet on such a scenario. Less surprising is Gary Bettman's and the NHL's decision regarding the Cup winners. For the 2nd year in a row, the precious trophy will not be going to Russian soil. <blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>INSIDER TRADING with <a href=https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@DarrenDreger</a>, <a href=https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@PierreVLeBrun</a> & <a href=https://twitter.com/reporterchris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@reporterchris</a>...<br><br>- Leafs GM search, Shanahan talks to Bergevin, Matthews' decision not tied to search<br>- Gallant, Savard in Flames' HC mix<br>- Carbery was in high demand<br>- Bergeron's playing future<br><br>WATCH: <a href=https://t.co/p8aJqDDBcP>https://t.co/p8aJqDDBcP</a>- TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) <a href=https://twitter.com/TSNHockey/status/1663668745225613312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>May 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8> This means that no matter which team wins, the Russian-born player who plays for them (Sergei Bobrovsky with the Panthers and Ivan Barbachev of the Golden Knights) won't be able to take home the famous trophy. Credit: <a href='https://www.habsolumentfan.com/ailleurs-dans-la-lnh/la-lnh-annonce-une-nouvelle-punition-aux-joueurs-russes' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>HF</a>