NFL owner Arthur Blank is facing backlash after it was revealed that he had engravings added to the Stanley Cup, a historic trophy awarded to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion, which is owned by the NHL. The engravings, which include the names of Blank's Atlanta Falcons and the year of their 1998 Super Bowl appearance, have sparked outrage among hockey fans and the NHL community, who argue that the modifications are a form of vandalism and disrespect the trophy's history. The controversy has sparked a debate about the ownership and preservation of the Stanley Cup, which is passed from team to team each year and is a symbol of the NHL's rich tradition and heritage. As the NHL prepares to award the Cup to the winner of the upcoming playoffs, fans are calling for Blank to reverse the changes and restore the trophy to its original state.

Hurricanes Owner Slammed for Engravings on Stanley Cup  Newser