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[zedge]

lol

I like Ducks GAF.

 

[Socreges]

I like Ducks GAF.

Strong lineup. Little thin up the center and not much grit but they're the kind of guys you can get behind. Need to continue bringing up prospects like Giggzy and Crackle as vets like Heretic are nearing retirement, can't handle the load

 

[yyzjohn]

You're right, over the course of the season there isn't much to separate the teams. This huge losing streak at the worst possible time is so fun to witness though.

When the Leafs are playing well you'd think they were Stanley Cup favourites based on the general reaction of everyone around here, and when things aren't going so well they go just as far in the opposite direction.

The Habs fans are different how?

 

[Sanjuro]

I like Ducks GAF.

I just wish they were sexier.

 

[Sanjuro]

The Habs fans are different how?

Overall? Very different.

Although, in his first sentence he pretty much details what is going on in 2014.

 

[Razorskin]

NHL Players Admit They Have No Idea How Line Changes Work

NEW YORK—Claiming that there is ostensibly no rhyme or reason to the sport's frequent in-game substitutions, players from across the NHL admitted Wednesday that they have absolutely no idea how line changes work. “Honestly, most of the time I just try to jump onto the ice whenever I can, and then I’ll come back to the bench when I get tired,” said Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, adding that the changes are especially confusing following icing calls, when “some guys are allowed to change but other guys aren’t.” “I know certain players are supposed to go out at specific times and in ‘shifts’ or whatever, but I couldn’t even begin to tell you who, when, or why. Like when we’re on a power play, there are certain guys who are supposed to play, but then if the other team is on a power play, a whole different set of guys go out. And most of the time we have to sub in and out while the game is still going on. It’s just chaos.” A majority of players also confirmed they would much prefer having some kind of buzzer sewn into their uniforms to alert them when it’s their turn to take the ice.

 

[yyzjohn]

Overall? Very different.

Although, in his first sentence he pretty much details what is going on in 2014.

I don't think so at all. When the Habs are playing well you can find a huge contigent of Habs fans thinking they're Cup contenders, and when things go badly they want to dump players and fire coaches, it's the exact same thing with nutty Leafs fans. I think most posters on this board on more level headed, I don't recall any Leafs or Habs fan predicting their team as anything more than a potential bubble team this year.

 

[zedge]

Strong lineup. Little thin up the center and not much grit but they're the kind of guys you can get behind. Need to continue bringing up prospects like Giggzy and Crackle as vets like Heretic are nearing retirement, can't handle the load

:lol

I just wish they were sexier.

Too sexy for their feathers.

 

[OriginofHysteria]

NHL Players Admit They Have No Idea How Line Changes Work

That's pretty much how it is. If I had to explain to someone how I do a line change...well I can't lol. After a certain amount of time passes before my shift, you just know when it's that time to change. If you're on the ice, as Toews said, you just get off when you're tired.

 

[MetatronM]

So Habs and Nucks fans:

What's the deal with Raphael Diaz? He's only played two games with the Rangers so far, but I've liked what we've seen of him thus far. What's the catch here?

 

[Sanjuro]

I don't think so at all. When the Habs are playing well you can find a huge contigent of Habs fans thinking they're Cup contenders, and when things go badly they want to dump players and fire coaches, it's the exact same thing with nutty Leafs fans. I think most posters on this board on more level headed, I don't recall any Leafs or Habs fan predicting their team as anything more than a potential bubble team this year.

Well...yeah, the general hardcore bunch in Montreal are a very entitled crowd, which they should be.

I just made a general overview of where both teams stand competitively at this date and lamaroo agreed.

 

[yyzjohn]

Well...yeah, the general hardcore bunch in Montreal are a very entitled crowd.

I just made a general overview of where both teams stand competitively at this date and lamaroo agreed.

Yeah I was talking more about the fans and him suggesting that when things were going well Leafs fans were talking Cup which is nonsense. At least around here anyway.


Just listened to Phaneuf on TSN1050, doing damage control saying they'll get out of it blah blah. Thankfully the weather is nice outside and getting better, looking forward to enjoying the spring.

 

[Stet]

NHL Players Admit They Have No Idea How Line Changes Work

Reminds me of the classic Ovechkin article: http://www.theonion.com/articles/alex-ovechkin-having-trouble-following-puck-on-tv,26625/

 

[Red_Man]

I don't think so at all. When the Habs are playing well you can find a huge contigent of Habs fans thinking they're Cup contenders, and when things go badly they want to dump players and fire coaches, it's the exact same thing with nutty Leafs fans. I think most posters on this board on more level headed, I don't recall any Leafs or Habs fan predicting their team as anything more than a potential bubble team this year.

No Habs fan here has ever called them contenders, and everyone has wanted Therrien fired for the majority of the season. As a whole, I think Hab fans are a lot more self aware of their teams issues than Leaf fans seem to be. We've won this year in spite of Therrien, and could be a better team with a new coaching philosophy. Even if Therrien just used his strategy from last year, we would be a better team. I'm not sure why he changed to a grinding, dump and chase style.

So Habs and Nucks fans:

What's the deal with Raphael Diaz? He's only played two games with the Rangers so far, but I've liked what we've seen of him thus far. What's the catch here?

He's a smart puck moving defenseman, but his main issues are his size and his shot. He's suppose to be an offensive D man and help on the 2nd PP unit, but he never shoots and when he does he misses 90% of the time. He's a good PKer, but due to his size he can get pushed around a lot. It's difficult for him to make a spot for himself because he's so soft, and not offensively gifted enough to compensate for his lack of size.

 

[Spl1nter]

Cherry is just demolishing twitter today haha

 

[zroid]

Cherry is just demolishing twitter today haha

I didn't even know he actually tweeted

Also, I'm amazed Phanny went on Tim&Sid after Sid's withering rant against him earlier in the show. At least he manned up.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Cherry is just demolishing twitter today haha

Don Cherry ‏@CoachsCornerCBC 5h
Have you noticed the top 5 NHL point leaders are all from North America? 4 of the 5 from Canada. Crosby, Getzlaf, Kessel, Seguin and Giroux

Thanks for the insight Don.

 

[Socreges]

Cherry is just demolishing twitter today haha

Demolishing = subjecting to one's stupidity?

 

[Red_Man]

This is for you Quick:

http://games.usvsth3m.com/2048/all-.../?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_campaign=hootsuite

 

[lamaroo]

The Habs fans are different how?

Never said they were, but for the record I'm strictly speaking about fans irl, not on the internet where everyone is using hyperbole.

I'm sure being a Leafs fan growing up in Quebec would be worse than my situation.

Edit: I should add that this has less to do with the actual fans that watch all 82 games and know what they're talking about, and more to do with the casual crowd who get in on the smack talk when the Leafs are doing well. Nothing wrong with it of course, just explaining why it's so fun to watch the Leafs crumble in my position.

 

[zroid]

apropos of nothing

 

[Spl1nter]

Demolishing = subjecting to one's stupidity?

well obviously

 

[Red_Man]

Edit: I should add that this has less to do with the actual fans that watch all 82 games and know what they're talking about, and more to do with the casual crowd who get in on the smack talk when the Leafs are doing well. Nothing wrong with it of course, just explaining why it's so fun to watch the Leafs crumble in my position.

This is pretty much my experience growing up as a Habs fan right by Toronto. I'd say 75-80% of Leaf fans I come across are these casual guys who watch 10 games a year and talk a lot of shit and say how it's their year every year. Of all hockey fans I've come across they seem to be the most casual which is obviously distorted by how large the fan base is.

apropos of nothing

Where'd you find a gif of Kave & Dastardly dancing together?

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

I didn't realize they got so decked out in gear, that's crazy and hilarious.....:lol @ "It looks like the North has been lost this day"

lol, ikr. Was so strange seeing dudes in full blown knight gettup and then see some dude in a shirt and jeans just run up and try to hit them.

They have some rule that people in plate have to be hit 10 times or something though?

Nice people too. Randoms kept coming up to us and asking us if we wanted to play.

 

[Smiley90]

lol, ikr. Was so strange seeing dudes in full blown knight gettup and then see some dude in a shirt and jeans just run up and try to hit them.

They have some rule that people in plate have to be hit 10 times or something though?

Nice people too. Randoms kept coming up to us and asking us if we wanted to play.

Please tell me you said yes.

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Yolo!

Dear Flames, please channel the Oilers today.

Strong lineup. Little thin up the center and not much grit but they're the kind of guys you can get behind. Need to continue bringing up prospects like Giggzy and Crackle as vets like Heretic are nearing retirement, can't handle the load

Can I be the alcoholic divorced emotional Captain from Goon?

Please tell me you said yes.

After 6 more Canadian Clubs I would've fucking loved to have joined in. Except you have to get there an hour early and go through 'safety training' or some shit.

 

[Quick]

This is for you Quick:

http://games.usvsth3m.com/2048/all-.../?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_campaign=hootsuite

<3 would play

 

[Kave_Man]

Fuck you Habs fan talking shit like this.

I'm only upset because you feel you're justified saying that while questioning Quick on his hate of the Jets fans for the same reason.

IT'S CALLED A DOUBLE STANDARD YOU ASSHOLES!

Quick I got you.

 

[zroid]

Where'd you find a gif of Kave & Dastardly dancing together?

Recorded it myself at the LARP

 

[Dastardly Jerks]

Recorded it myself at the LARP

It's our pre-battle ritual to give morale to the troops

 

[Socreges]

Can I be the alcoholic divorced emotional Captain from Goon?

It's the part you were born to play

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

NHL Playoffs OT 16/16 would Cup her Stanley

 

[Solo]

Well...yeah, the general hardcore bunch in Montreal are a very entitled crowd, which they should be.

I just made a general overview of where both teams stand competitively at this date and lamaroo agreed.

The only difference between the Leafs and the Habs is that the Habs can beat the Bruins.

BRING IT ON, ROUND 2.

 

[Socreges]

NHL Playoffs OT 16/16 would Cup her Stanley

If a girl had a 'Stanley' you would Cup it?

 

[wsoxfan1214]

Cake Boss would, at any rate.

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

Guys, I clicked on the fetish thread. Fuck my curiosity.

 

[wsoxfan1214]

Guys, I clicked on the fetish thread. Fuck my curiosity.

First post was where I stopped.

 

[Roflobear]

Got class again tonight. Give me those sweet, sweet ranger updates guys. Should make it back in time for the start of the 2nd period though. Then this will be a particularly special night since I'll be eating a pack of starbursts while watching the game

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

Fuck you Habs fan talking shit like this.

I'm only upset because you feel you're justified saying that while questioning Quick on his hate of the Jets fans for the same reason.

IT'S CALLED A DOUBLE STANDARD YOU ASSHOLES!

Quick I got you.

Captain standing up for his teammates.
Cryingcatgif

There must have be a lot of casuals, but I haven't run across them talking smack to other people cause they generally know very little about the game or team.

I don't generally see them in this thread either. Even last year during the playoffs I don't remember seeing anyone new. We're not Pittsburgh dammit!

 

[zedge]

:lol

Heard this on radio few days ago. (FAN960 Calgary)

RE: Flames vs Oilers game.

http://pmd.fan960.com/audio_on_demand_2013/Goal-a-2014-PS-20140324-Interview.mp3

 

[Holiday]

Got class again tonight. Give me those sweet, sweet ranger updates guys. Should make it back in time for the start of the 2nd period though. Then this will be a particularly special night since I'll be eating a pack of starbursts while watching the game

What kind of starbursts? Don't tell me basic-ass OG starbursts either.

 

[Roflobear]

What kind of starbursts? Don't tell me basic-ass OG starbursts either.

Well yea I was planning on it. Are there other kinds I should be aware of?

 

[Solo]

Well yea I was planning on it. Are there other kinds I should be aware of?

None worth mentioning. OG are the best.

 

[Roflobear]

None worth mentioning. OG are the best.

Yea that's what I figured. That guy made me doubt myself for a moment

 

[Socreges]

Yea that's what I figured. That guy made me doubt myself for a moment

He's been a constant problem

 

[Holiday]

Well yea I was planning on it. Are there other kinds I should be aware of?

None worth mentioning. OG are the best.

Favereds. They are all red. And all delicious.

 

[Acid08]

I vaguely remember some sour Starbursts that were pretty good.

 

[Red_Man]

lol, ikr. Was so strange seeing dudes in full blown knight gettup and then see some dude in a shirt and jeans just run up and try to hit them.

They have some rule that people in plate have to be hit 10 times or something though?

Nice people too. Randoms kept coming up to us and asking us if we wanted to play.

Just nice guys, who try hard and love the LARP.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Forget Starbursts. Sour Patch Kids are the GOAT candy.

 

[Roflobear]

Favereds. They are all red. And all delicious.

That actually does sound great since those are my favorite flavor anyway, but I can't get access to them in a short amount of time

Forget Starbursts. Sour Patch Kids are the GOAT candy.

This guy