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NHL Off-Season 2017 |OT| Weve Been Here Since October
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SmackCrackleNPop
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That's funny because Russians are lazy. They made a song?
It took 46 of them to write it.
Since when are you not french?
CreeperBlocks
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Viktor Stalberg has signed with EV Zug for two years
What galaxy is that planet in?
CreeperBlocks
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Yeah, they lowered the price from 7 first picks to 6.
TarpitCarnivore
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So Toccet is pretty much confirmed to Arizona. Does anyone else think this is a little odd considering his history there?
CosmicQueso
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Yeah. Lil bit.
CreeperBlocks
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Cake Boss I like your new avatar
CreeperBlocks
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I thought Zug was a German League my bad
Also Mark Recchi is now the Penguins assistant coach
Pretty sure you get knighted for that.
Yeah but it will be the only trophy you'll be experiencing anytime soon.
What's sad is they're doing it but other teams thought you couldn't do it
Bunch of tricksters
Is it not about money?
bonesmccoy
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No that's amazing
31 Front offices and maybe 2 actually bothered to figure out what they could do under the CBA.
What the fuck is wrong with you Creeper
what did I ever do to you?
Did you flick water in his face? Cats hate that.
CreeperBlocks
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I'm Sorry Smelly, I didn't know.
MultiJhonny
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Dubbedinenglish
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What the hell Creeper
CreeperBlocks
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I agree.
First BVS now this?
When will it end...
Omg Lou! So smart!
bonesmccoy
Banned
Yes. But I'm just guessing that was deliberate
edit: Ah, he says many were aware, but that some weren't!
That doesn't fit the Lou narrative, though. 🤔
Leafs GMs are geniuses until they're not.
it's actually pridham btw
CreeperBlocks
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CreeperBlocks
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I really don't know what's the hold up. Maybe Markov is thinking about retiring. If that's the case... I wouldn't mind signing Cody Franson
So I just want to get this off my chest. I think the fan experience at a Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre is a million, million, million times better than the fan experience at a Leafs game at the ACC.
Full disclosure, I haven't been to the ACC in a couple of years - last game I went to was a game versus Florida where the crowd chanted Fire Wilson. And I've been to three Jays game this year.
The crappiest thing about the ACC is the tickets are really expensive. I'm guaranteed to be sitting in the nosebleeds. So no matter how crappy my seats are, I'm always of the mind that if the team loses, it's been a huge fucking waste of time and money and a sunk cost. That's not an issue watching from home on Sportsnet or CBC. But I'm going to go to the ACC and spend $100+ for crappy seats and they're going to play like shit? Fuck that.
Pros of going to see the Jays at the Rogers centre (from my recent experience)
*The fan experience seems catered to give the fan a fun time every single second. Whoever controls the music at the Rogers Centre does an incredible job of keeping us engaged. They have a dozen different songs they play in between plays to encourage you to just clap... it's surprisingly fun. Like the Fitz And The Tantrums song... or "Everybody Clap Your Hands", etc...
*Every single player, when they walk on, has their own intro song that plays at every at-bat. I love Russell Martin's song (an oldie but a goodie by Mase - loved his song when I was a kid). And I hate DJ Khaled but Tulo's intro song has me hooked.
*I love also how certain players have special chants. Like fucking Tulo lol. Whenever he comes on at bat, the Rogers Centre plays this little jingle and everyone at the end goes "TU-LO!" And the best is when the jingle ends, but the crowd emulates it with claps and still yells "TU-LO!" right after.
*I think hockey is unbelievably entertaining because it's fast, physical, gritty, exciting! I love it when two players go into the corner to battle for a puck. I love it when a goalie makes a point blank save. I love it when a player scores a nice one-timer or snipe and the crowd erupts in joy. But I don't know, that fast-paced action doesn't give you room to breathe. I've been thinking more and more about this but when I'm at the Rogers Centre, the fact that baseball is such as slow, methodical sport makes it so easy to keep up with what's happening. Every at-bat and pitch is slow and deliberate but I can absorb everything that's happening. Stroman just pitched - oooh that's a strike (crowd claps). Stroman just pitched - oooh a ball (crowd shrugs). It feels like it's impossible to miss anything, which to me is a plus when you're paying to sit in the crowd.
*I also love the way Osuna dabs with Russell Martin after he closes out a win. Although, last time I went (which was Saturday July 8th), Osuna wasn't needed - they had Biagini close out the game as we were winning 7-2. I joked with my friend that I hoped Biagini would get in trouble with runners on base because I fucking love seeing Osuna pitch.
*When I went last it was baking hot and the Rogers Centre roof was open. It felt and smelled like summer. I'm a pretty big guy so I immediately thought "I'm fucked - I'm going to sweat a lot" hehe. But it ended up being fine. There was often a wonderful cool breeze blowing through. And I could smell the sunscreen in the air which was oddly comforting.
So anyways - I really don't consider myself even a casual Jays fan. I pretty much won't watch any of their games at home unless they're in the playoffs. But I love going to the Rogers Centre. And I'm a hardcore Leafs fan, and I love watching hockey at home, but I could not give less of a shit about going to the ACC for a Leafs game.
Full disclosure, I haven't been to the ACC in a couple of years - last game I went to was a game versus Florida where the crowd chanted Fire Wilson. And I've been to three Jays game this year.
The crappiest thing about the ACC is the tickets are really expensive. I'm guaranteed to be sitting in the nosebleeds. So no matter how crappy my seats are, I'm always of the mind that if the team loses, it's been a huge fucking waste of time and money and a sunk cost. That's not an issue watching from home on Sportsnet or CBC. But I'm going to go to the ACC and spend $100+ for crappy seats and they're going to play like shit? Fuck that.
Pros of going to see the Jays at the Rogers centre (from my recent experience)
*The fan experience seems catered to give the fan a fun time every single second. Whoever controls the music at the Rogers Centre does an incredible job of keeping us engaged. They have a dozen different songs they play in between plays to encourage you to just clap... it's surprisingly fun. Like the Fitz And The Tantrums song... or "Everybody Clap Your Hands", etc...
*Every single player, when they walk on, has their own intro song that plays at every at-bat. I love Russell Martin's song (an oldie but a goodie by Mase - loved his song when I was a kid). And I hate DJ Khaled but Tulo's intro song has me hooked.
*I love also how certain players have special chants. Like fucking Tulo lol. Whenever he comes on at bat, the Rogers Centre plays this little jingle and everyone at the end goes "TU-LO!" And the best is when the jingle ends, but the crowd emulates it with claps and still yells "TU-LO!" right after.
*I think hockey is unbelievably entertaining because it's fast, physical, gritty, exciting! I love it when two players go into the corner to battle for a puck. I love it when a goalie makes a point blank save. I love it when a player scores a nice one-timer or snipe and the crowd erupts in joy. But I don't know, that fast-paced action doesn't give you room to breathe. I've been thinking more and more about this but when I'm at the Rogers Centre, the fact that baseball is such as slow, methodical sport makes it so easy to keep up with what's happening. Every at-bat and pitch is slow and deliberate but I can absorb everything that's happening. Stroman just pitched - oooh that's a strike (crowd claps). Stroman just pitched - oooh a ball (crowd shrugs). It feels like it's impossible to miss anything, which to me is a plus when you're paying to sit in the crowd.
*I also love the way Osuna dabs with Russell Martin after he closes out a win. Although, last time I went (which was Saturday July 8th), Osuna wasn't needed - they had Biagini close out the game as we were winning 7-2. I joked with my friend that I hoped Biagini would get in trouble with runners on base because I fucking love seeing Osuna pitch.
*When I went last it was baking hot and the Rogers Centre roof was open. It felt and smelled like summer. I'm a pretty big guy so I immediately thought "I'm fucked - I'm going to sweat a lot" hehe. But it ended up being fine. There was often a wonderful cool breeze blowing through. And I could smell the sunscreen in the air which was oddly comforting.
So anyways - I really don't consider myself even a casual Jays fan. I pretty much won't watch any of their games at home unless they're in the playoffs. But I love going to the Rogers Centre. And I'm a hardcore Leafs fan, and I love watching hockey at home, but I could not give less of a shit about going to the ACC for a Leafs game.
CosmicQueso
Member
What sucks about the Hockey team is how popular it is and that a lot of people want to go to games so prices rise. Also, havent been to place in 3 years so it sucks. Far bigger stadium with many more games every year has lower prices so it's better. K.
I know a place you can go for cheap hockey tickets. Plenty of good seats available too. Just short 5 hour flight away.
I know a place you can go for cheap hockey tickets. Plenty of good seats available too. Just short 5 hour flight away.