The Stanley Cup is getting ready to hit the road for the summer. Now that the Cup has been freshly engraved with the names of the 2024-25 Panthers, the historic trophy is starting its summer tour with the winning team. It makes sense that the team’s Cup visits began in Quebec, as that’s where the special engraving process takes place. After a fun day on Sunday, one that included a parade, in Joliette, the hometown of Panthers forward A.J. Greer [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/a-j-greer-takes-stanley-cup-on-parade-during-hometown-visit-in-quebec], the Stanley Cup made the short trip south to the Montreal area. That’s where it linked up with longtime Panthers goaltender and executive Roberto Luongo, in his hometown of Saint-Leonard. Luongo posted a photo of himself with Cup, and there was something interesting, and perhaps equally cute, nestled inside of it. Unlike last summer, when Luongo enjoyed some delicious pasta and gnocchi out of the Cup, this time he posted with four Labubu dolls. For those unaware of what Labubu dolls are (like I was) they are popular collectable dolls that come in unmarked boxes, so you don’t know which doll you get until you open it. You know, kind of like a pack of cards. They are cute and cuddly and growing in popularity, and in value. [https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/g-s1-72939/what-is-labubu-pop-mart-explained] Luongo wasn’t the only celebrity to post some Labubu-related content this week. Megan Thee Stallion went viral after posting a video of her opening a box of Labubu dolls [https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/14/megan-thee-stallion-klay-thompson-labubu-unboxing-tiktok/] while sitting on the lap of her new beau, Klay Thompson. Thankfully, Luongo kept his Labubu social media moment a bit more family-friendly. LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA NHL season to begin with Florida Panthers raising Stanley Cup banner before facing Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/nhl-season-to-begin-with-florida-panthers-raising-stanley-cup-banner-before-facing-chicago-blackhawks]. Former Panthers Assistant Coach Joins Oilers Staff [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/former-panthers-assistant-coach-joins-oilers-staff] Florida Panthers joined rare company by winning Stanley Cup while leading league in penalty minutes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/florida-panthers-joined-rare-company-by-winning-stanley-cup-while-leading-league-in-penalty-minutes] Insider Believes Evan Rodrigues Could Be A Good Fit With The Canucks; Thinks Panthers Are Doing Whatever It Takes To Keep Him [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/insider-believes-evan-rodrigues-could-be-a-good-fit-with-the-canucks-thinks-panthers-are-doing-whatever-it-takes-to-keep-him] Names of Florida Panthers added to Stanley Cup for second straight year [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers/latest-news/names-of-florida-panthers-added-to-stanley-cup-for-second-straight-year] Image caption: Photo posted by Roberto Luongo to his Instagram account @thestrombone1 during his time with the Stanley Cup. (Source: @thestrombone1 on Instagram)
