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by PPP on Nov 25, 2011 7:01 AM EST
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Andrey Osadchenko is the Nations' roving Russian reporter and he's dug up a few gems. Yesterday he had a longer interview with Nikolai Kulemin. His latest post is a bit of a heartbreaker:
Igor Korolev played 4 seasons for the Maple Leafs before he was traded to the Blackhawks. He scored 60 goals and 161 points in 297 regular season games as a Leaf. Last season was last in his professional career. After retirement he became an assistant coach of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl - a team that sadly died in terrible aircraft crash early in September.
This is his last interview. In December of 2009 Korolev told Alexei Shevchenko and Alexander Lyutikov what motivated him to keep playing hockey when he was almost 40, why his family stayed for good in Toronto and what defines a real hockey player.
Yesterday was Thanskgiving in the United States (I know because the Lions lost an afternoon game) which is comically late but every day is a good day to reflect on some of the themes that Korolev touched on in his interview.
Some more lighthearted Leafs and NHL fare after the jump
LEAFS LINKS
Danny Gray cannot believe how the Leafs have changed
A Maple Leaf blueline with sandpaper—and skill: yes, it feels like 1971 again
The current mix on the Leafs' blueline has been rare over the past four decades but it might finally be rounding into shape
Things are looking up on the farm as Alec provides an update of the past seven days
Jeffler went to a Marlies' season ticket holder event with Dave Poulin. Some good thoughts here on the marketing of the team
Leafs’ Lupul one of NHL’s early success stories
Joffrey Lupul's been a great story for the Leafs. Hope he keeps it up. Hell of a salary dump,
The Stars should be afraid. Also, Reimer is at least 10 days out and Grabovski practiced. Look out NHL.
Jake Gardiner is showing some flashes of Bryan Berard.
MUSICAL INTERLUDE
NHL LINKS
Robert Cleave shares his thoughts on the seven Canadian NHL teams and the league at large
A Look At The NHL Awards Races Through The First Quarter
Scott Cullen has Phil Kessel as the Hart Trophy winner but he should have Ron Wilson as the Jack Adams winner. I mean, the Leafs are the worst team ever right?
Meet The Province's new hockey bloggers
Friend of the Blog Cam Charron made the cut! He'll be insufferable for other Friend of the Blog Thom Drance. I bet Friend of the Blog Jason Chimera tells him to shut his fucking mouth.
So you agree…You think he’s really creepy
Inspired by Wyshynski's collection of icky McGuire quotes, Blogged Shots is going to run a season-long project to track the worst.
Sidney Crosby's Return Draws Awful TV Rating; Was Jeremy Roenick Right?
The ratings in the US were not that great for Sidney's return.
Tracking Zone Entries and Zone Exits
Derek Zona is going to try to push the Oilogosphere to the leading edge of advanced stats
A couple of pretty productive players top the list
The Leafs' ranking is worth it just for the emoticon
If you get HBO then you're in for a treat as this year's incarnation tracks the Flyers and Rangers. Lots of big personalities there.
Closer look at statistics reveals reason teams are successful
The Montreal Gazette has a good interview with one of the contributors to Habs Eyes On The Prize
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that tambourine guy is loving his job, despite breaking the tambourine rule.
the only reason to have a tambourine is if it’s being played by a hot chick
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
Having way too much fun in that video.
This space for rant...
by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Kessel love-in. Recognition!
http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/article/1091997—poll-who-s-the-second-best-player-in-the-nhl
PHIL KESSEL
His name might have seemed out of place at the beginning of the season, but not anymore.
The Leafs winger is the NHL’s scoring leader and is recognized as arguably the most dangerous player with the puck in open ice.
Blues coach Ken Hitchcock mentioned Kessel in those terms without being prompted and several other NHL coaches have also spoken of Kessel in similar terms.
/Horrible trade
I used to love the Leafs... I still do... but I used to, too.
Of course, Seguin
is the “former NHL all-star’s” choice at the conclusion of the article. Some things will never change
by AkiSchennberg on Nov 25, 2011 7:26 AM EST up reply actions
if we don’t pay attention to this stuff, it will go away, but it’s so hard to do.
we need paul anka to sing a catchy jingle about it.
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
Paul Anka’s little known performances for the animated film ’George and the Star" would be highly appropriate for Kessel.
“You! You give! You’ve given me a reason to succeed!”
“Yes you! You give! You’ve given me a reason to believe!”
Can it before I drive this truculence through your faceulence and put you in an ambulance.
by Brunswick Bruiser on Nov 25, 2011 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Who is this scout?
The Star contacted an NHL scout, who provided this list:
Claude Giroux, the Sedins, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Logan Couture, Joe Thornton, Tyler Seguin, Anze Kopitar, and Evgeni Malkin. "There are more, of course," the scout said. "Kessel’s scoring puts him in conversation but as a wing it’s hard to rate better than the centres."
Seriously?
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
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totally seriously. I mean, since when did Kessel get back in the defensive zone and cross-check someone in the face? NEVER. because he’s a winger, obviously.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 7:55 AM EST up reply actions
Given that centres also take faceoffs and have larger defensive responsibilities, I don’t think that’s really a particularly unfair thing to say. That being said, I’m pretty sure Seguin plays wing, usually with either Bergeron or Krejci, because they don’t trust him to play defence.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Daniel Sedin doesn’t play centre either, and I don’t think Kane and Couture spend most of their time there.
/consistency
I've been looking at the sky
by Back In Black on Nov 25, 2011 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
That's true
Still, it sounds like the scout is not giving enough credit to Kessel for his performance so far, at least if the scout would take Couture over Kessel.
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
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I think Couture is fantastic but he hasn’t proven what Kessel has.
Of course he’s playing behind a lot of terrific players on SJ too.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
I like Couture
But over Kessel? No.
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
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The poll should be:
- Phil Kessel
/homer’d
by GettinGiggy on Nov 25, 2011 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
I'm calling you out Chuck Diesel
Not only did you comment in that terrible comments section, but you dropped the following:
hlmenken
Do you even watch the games? I don’t think you have a slight clue how dominating Kessel has been so far this year.
(emphasis mine)
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Yeah of course lol dropping do you even watch the games is something I learned from PPP
I used to love the Leafs... I still do... but I used to, too.
by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Is it bad that that motown cover of Nickelback actually sounds pretty good? I did grow up listening to Motown, so that might be it…..Not as good as the classics though.
I thought it was great too
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
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by PPP on Nov 25, 2011 8:29 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
A cover tune that blows away the original.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Nov 25, 2011 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
But guys, the internet has taught me that Nickelback = the suck so i’m confused
I channel the spirit of ol' Mariusz the Polish Prince.
Tweet me silly at: http://twitter.com/PrinceMariusz
by Mariusz Czerkawski on Nov 25, 2011 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Or....
Wreck’d
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
It would have been nice if that petition had worked. They were god fucking awful during that halftime show yesterday. Not that that should come as any big surprise to anyone.
Also, the cover is awesome.
by Self Destructive Zones on Nov 25, 2011 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
Mike Brown to the IR? boooo
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 8:33 AM EST reply actions
If it’s the same issue he just had surgically repaired in the summer expect he gone for a while. Sigh
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Nov 25, 2011 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
Our fourst line is going down in flames
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
I thought that was our other other other first line?
"You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Nov 25, 2011 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
Not really. David Steckel to the rescue!
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not even sure if SH draws can save it.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Obviously to gain necessary cap space so that Comeau can be grabbed on waivers, duh
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
No Hebrew Hammer gives BCapp a sad
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
turns out not one person out there offered us all of the money, that was our price, all of it, we think it was reasonable
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
Phil Kessel’s goalscoring —> PLAYOFFS!!!1 —> $$$$$$$$$$$$$ —> ++++Value to shareholders
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
Man, the comments for that article are going to be horrible.
Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.
I predict they will be something like this:
I hav bin a Laffs fan for 60 yeers but now I’m definatly going to not be one anymore cuz they will never win wen there owner wont spend money to win when they sell seats out evry game, the fans are so stuped to buy tickets cuz then the team will never win anythink, if this owner keeps the team they will keep to finishing last like they do evry yeer. Man I cant belive 1967 so long the leafs are suck and will always be suck. Here’s a good article by Damon Cox about all of this its so true.
Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.
by Shield on Nov 25, 2011 9:26 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
rec’d for truthiness
This space for rant...
by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
Actual comment
James123
10:33 AM on November 25, 2011
Ironic that teachers retire millionaires while those they taught can’t find work.
by theninjagreg on Nov 25, 2011 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
I'm in the wrong career path
Time to drop out of med school and head to teachers college
/NotInItForTheMoney
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Government is the Problem
10:25 AM on November 25, 2011
Thanks to the teachers, their unions and all other Ontario public servants and their unions, Ontario is getting dangerously close to complete financial collapse.
“As all Ontarians know, continuing to borrow without curbing spending is simply not sustainable," he said, even though his government has raised the provincial debt by more than $100-billion since 2003 without once curbing spending. Total debt is heading toward $300-billion in coming years.”
http://opinion.financialpost.com/2011/11/24/terence-corcoran-ontario-gets-closer-to-an-eu-style-crisis/
CeltWarrior
10:47 AM on November 25, 2011
With this investment, I never ever want to hear another teacher whine about pension or anything else for that matter. And I hope they & their protector McGuintystop siphoning off cash from the taxpayer to funnel in to their pension plan. Probably the most overly pampered group of whiners known to man
by theninjagreg on Nov 25, 2011 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Goddamned teachers making millions of dollars a year working unbelieably long hours for little respect and low pay.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
The craziest part is how they lie, the Leafs are estimated to be worth what, only $500 million? But if there are tens of thousands of teachers in Ontario (maybe more?), the Leafs must be worth a lot more for them to get these millions. Dirty liars!!
Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.
To be fair MLSE is a lot more than just the Leafs. But yes, it is a big chunk of it
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Nov 25, 2011 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
I’m actually relieved at this, I would rather a giant faceless canadian coporation hellbent on profit and maximizing ROI with no regard towards on ice/court/field product is owning the team.
/patriot’d
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
I once worked for Teachers'
And knew the guys who handled the MLSE investment. I think they’ve been unfairly tarred, primarily because they’re so quiet about their involvement. But most of these guys are seasons ticket holders (in the upper bowl no less), which they purchased on their own dime at full market price, and very rarely used the directors seats (only to entertain VIPs or very deserving underlings – like myself). These guys wanted to win just like everyone else.
Considering everything that Rogers’ touches turns to shit – CityTV, FIdo, etc – I’m thankful that they’re not getting involved.
I hate Rogers so much, I’d much rather be a pension plan puppet than a terrible evil company puppet.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
To be fair, CityTV was never exactly awesome to start with.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Nov 25, 2011 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Friday’s at 12:05 it sure was.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 14 recs
/slow clap
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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I’m gonna go ahead and rec this.
and it’s hockey related because I first heard about it from a teammate on my select team.
opened my eyes man.
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Its because of them I knew of Shannon Tweed before the reality show Family Jewels
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Shannon Tweed. Oh man. What would my teen years have been without that woman?
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 25, 2011 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
spent outside?
This space for rant...
by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
I sometimes wondered “why is it Babyblue 2? Was there a Babyblue 1?”
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Nov 25, 2011 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
baby blue sound crew?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the adventures of miss money jane?
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
HAHAHA! Nicely played.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Nov 25, 2011 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
Don’t you mean Saturday morning at 12:05am?
/stickler’d
"I will actually score as many times as Kulemin assists me."
-Mikhail Grabovski
by MapleLeafMole on Nov 25, 2011 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
but it hard it’s charm, and that was gone once CTV bought CHUM and dispersed it.
Because CTV is worse than Rogers in my mind.
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
I disagree with this. Most of CTV’s assets have turned out pretty well. They know when to invest and divest. With Bell backing them now it’s a pretty crazy conglomerate
by Neale's Harry on Nov 25, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
I have family connections to old CityTV,
so there are my potential biases right up front, but…
…CityTV was pretty damn influential in its heyday. The style they used has become ubiquitous so they you don’t even notice it, but they were a pioneer in that regard.
yeah they were. i think most people in the ‘biz’ recognize that.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 25, 2011 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
FWIW I hate that style. I want the news from two people sitting at a godforesaken desk. The Sportscenter set-up is more professional than some news outlets today. I don’t want people relaying news about a tragedy standing on a goddamn staircase.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
What does this have to do with Flyers fans?
The style they used has become ubiquitous so they you don’t even notice it, but they were a pioneer in that regard.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Actually CityTv had one really good show that was ahead of its time… It was called “The NewMusic” That in itself was worth having that channel. Any show that’s theme song was Papa’s Got a Brand New Pigbag cant fail.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
by BlueBuds on Nov 25, 2011 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yo momma so fat she watches City TV eeeeeeeeeeeeeverywhere.
TWEET AT ME BRO
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 25, 2011 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Still waiting for Rogers to get the Jays into the playoffs. I mean, the fans have stopped showing up and everything! Shouldn’t they get the message by now? Oh wait, the reason the Jays aren’t a big market team is because there’s not enough fan support? I guess that’s not completely hypocritical, Richard Griffin. Actually, yes it is.
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Nov 25, 2011 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
I really wish the MSM would show some cautious optimism, rather then the all or nothing “Leafs suck” or “PLAYOFFS!!1”
-"I'm not drinking and driving, I'm driving while I'm drinking....Right boys!?"
Lest we forget: Brett Lebda
Sells papers.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
yes, lots of stupid people in Toronto ready to jump back on the Phil Kessel/Leaf Bandwagon
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
we need to booby trap that wagon
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
A wild Phaneuf appears!
-"I'm not drinking and driving, I'm driving while I'm drinking....Right boys!?"
Lest we forget: Brett Lebda
by kudzupo on Nov 25, 2011 10:11 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
People, in general, are stupid.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 7 recs
The people who have been calling us sheep for years are, in fact, the sheep.
Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.
by Shield on Nov 25, 2011 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 10 recs
....
The Leafs are my Rushmore
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Ever-relevant
Oh, I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?
by Nirbo on Nov 25, 2011 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
this should be rec’d more
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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No one really wants nuance anyway.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
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I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
I think you mean
EVERYONE LOVES TORONTO WOOOOOOO!!!
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
Please don't ban me...
So at the risk of Heresy, what to do if a team comes to Markham (where I reside) ?
I know, MLSE would never allow it bla bla bla, but maybe Bettman will finally decide that a guaranteed money maker in the centre of the North American hockey universe might actually be a good idea, rather than a 4th southern US failure.
But just in the 1 in 10000000000000000 chance it is actually what is being planned while everyone vehemently denies it…
a) Do you guys think it will happen?
b) Would you cheer for said team, treat them with unabashed scorn, or somewhere in between?
I’d hate the shit out of that team.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 19 recs
Cheer for the Leafs. Always.
Ultimately it’s up to you whether you want to be a traitor or not and change allegience. But it’s a one-way fandom ticket.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
I’d treat them like the Senators, maybe even worse since a lot of people will proudly announce their bandwagon jumping.
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
by elseldo on Nov 25, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh yeah it would have to be the worst fanbase ever.
So you’re a Markham fan eh?
Yeah
So what you just didn’t like hockey before now?
Well I did but hurr durr derp 1967 I would have joined the South before Sherman torched Atlanta.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I’m sure they would still be called the “Toronto Whatevers”… they wouldn’t let them be called “Markham”.. too bush league. We’d call them Markham though.
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How about The Ontario Who Gives a Shits?
by Self Destructive Zones on Nov 25, 2011 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
Assuming it's PHX that gets moved if it happens
They could be the Toronto ZZzzzzzzzzzzz’s
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
the Toronto Fuck You Hamilton’s
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
by elseldo on Nov 25, 2011 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Remarkhambles!
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
They would probably do like the Raptors and pick something big in the movies recently… The Toronto Blue Aliens? The Toronto Teenage Vampires with Feelings? The Toronto Avengers?
Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.
Markham Asylum would be the best name for an arena of all-time.
Cynically Sarcastic
Сертыфікаваны Grabbo Палюбоўнік
The “Crushed Can” humbly disagrees.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Nov 25, 2011 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
The Toronto Galinaki?
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Nov 25, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Toronto Mutant Ninja Turtles (sponsored by Mattel)
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
Lebda-free since July 3.
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Toronto Transformers, playing at the Hasbro Centre… who always lose to Optimus Reim.
Flugenweb, space code, twit zone, ass mode, check ze tweets.
I thought that said “Markham Opticians” and I thought, how appropriate.
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
Potentiall the Markham Sweet and Sour Porks.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
(didn’t mean for that to be offensive, just so everyone knows)
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
i was merely commenting on the sheer amount of glasses stores in markham as well
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
I know you were, I was commenting on the sheer number of Chinese restaurants there. It’s cool to see how the city has changed over time since I was young and living in Unionville, but i was just joking that name might be more reflective of Markham at present.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think it's offensive to reference the demographic makeup of an area
Any more than the Toronto St. Patricks.
It’s not dismissive or harping on a stereotype with an ugly legacy so it seems plenty legit to me.
All you Ihite guys are alike.
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
Or something with bad alliteration. Rejected Raptors names were T-Rex, Tarantulas, and Terriers.
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
I still think a Canadian team should just go with “Guard.” Would lend itself to an awesome logo and the anthem would be huge.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
by TheBurnward on Nov 25, 2011 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
The Markham Girls with Dragon Tattoos
by Self Destructive Zones on Nov 25, 2011 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The Markham Wall [of China]
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by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Do the Yankees like the Mets?
Do the Cubs like the Sox?
Why the fuck would I like this team.
ONE TEAM
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by leafer1984 on Nov 25, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 11 recs
Good old PPP, vague and unopinionated as ever ;)
It would be interesting to see if they could generate a decent following or not. I suspect all the central Ontario Sens fans (aka anti-Leaf fans) would jump over quite quickly.
Obviously no one here would pay the likely 50% cheaper tickets and avoid traffic hassles involved in getting to the ACC, but I’m sure a certain percentage of younger people who don’t have leafs history, and newer Canadians might get into it. Who knows.
Anyway, I’ll probably shut up about it after this to avoid being more flamebait.
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by GettinGiggy on Nov 25, 2011 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
I see more hassles getting to markham. ACC has the TTC and lots of GO service.
the comparison can by getting to a Rangers game at MSG VS going out to Long Island or NJ
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Part of building an arena would, I imagine, mean helping to fund transit expansion.
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yeah but up there’ it’s all buses isn’t it? there’s a GO train station, so maybe an increase in running that line on game/event nights, but i doubt the subway would make it’s way up there in a relatively reasonable amount of time
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the likely 50% cheaper tickets
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t understand everyone (outside this website) seems to think 2nd Toronto team will = significantly less expensive tickets.
Sure, they likely wouldn’t be able to charge the exact same rate as Leafs tickets right off the bat (for obvious reasons), but you can bet it will be somewhere around the 85 – 95% of what Leafs tickets go for.
They could absolutely charge Leafs prices right off the bat, take advantage of the people who are on that huge season ticketholder queue for the Leafs.
They may have to bring it down eventually, but right away they could do it like Winnipeg and make people commit 2-3 years upfront.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
I remember reading somewhere that Winnipeg ticket prices were top 5 in the league. Any idea where ticket price data is?
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I dont’ have it but it definitely is. It’s around Montreal’s average price I think.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
welp.
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by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
fuck.
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by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
The City of Markham is just over 260,000
The entire York Region is just over 1,000,000.
The entire fanbase would have to be plucked away from a region that has been dominated by the Maple Leafs for decades, with no print or television exposure (because whie the media would cover them, there’s not a chance they’d have the same exposure the Leafs receive
There’s not a goddamn chance this would ever work.
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it would work, but not on the Leafs scale, again the Rangers vs islanders/Devils comparison comes up
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It would be like having the Ottawa Senators play 45 minutes away from the Maple Leafs, only if even less people cared.
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by clrkaitken on Nov 25, 2011 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Also, have people thinking a team in Markham would work actually BEEN to Markham? It’s all the traffic of Mississauga with literally nowhere to go.
Go down to Pacific Mall on a Saturday afternoon. Now imagine that traffic everywhere near an arena and tell me whether an NHL hockey team in Markham is a good idea.
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by clrkaitken on Nov 25, 2011 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Speaking of traffic, best way to get from 400 to Yonge and Eg would be?
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
This afternoon around 2
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
400 and what? and where are you going?
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Coming from Parry Sound, going to a friends place right at Yonge and Eg. Figured 401 West to Allen and then east on Eg, but not sure.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
That’s what I’d do, not that I’m an expert.
by Self Destructive Zones on Nov 25, 2011 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
Ya, at that time in the afternoon it wont be bad.
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Excellent, thanks.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
If you’re walking around yonge and eg dm me, I work right at the corner
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Will do.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
I used to live at Yonge and Eg. It’s pretty hopping now…
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
They’re getting an Urban Outfitters.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I live at Yonge/Broadway. It’s full of families, children and dogs now.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
400 to 402 est to leslie, down leslie to eglington is another good way. go through the bridle path.
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by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
doh 401 east
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by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
Id just get off at Yonge, turn left on Lawrence then right on Mt. Pleasant the rest of the way.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
That was option 2. I’ll see how busy the 401 looks and go by that.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
The only potential problem with that route is making the left off of the Allen. Should be okay at that time, but sometimes it gets backed up forever (read 5+ lights). The other option would be taking 401 to Yonge and just taking that down.
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Ya but at 2 pm it should be bad. Getting off at Lawrence would be a good option. Going down Yonge will be a pain in the ass
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
What I would probably do is take 401 to Avenue. Take Avenue to Lawrence. Take Lawrence to Yonge.
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Sounds way to complex
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
just take Allen to Eglinton. Trust me on this one. I take the 401 to work at 7:30AM and I take this route.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
Ya, and the Isles are the epitomy of a self-sufficient, well-run organization with a raving fan base.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
we don’t know if Markham would be well run
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by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
They’re tickets will likely be roughly the same as Leafs tickets, because frankly, they’ll sell out. If they were to come in 10 years I cuold see myself splitting seasons tickets with someone just as an avenue to see more professional hockey (and a long term investment. ie split it 4 ways,
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I knew someone was going to do this. thats not the wrong word, thats just me being lazy and not using punctuation. in the case of their/there and its/it’s, it’s different. and don’t correct thats.
actually it’s : )
unless your eyes rest on your top lip.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
I already hate markham in general. let alone if another team went there? oh man.
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by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
I’d be completely indifferent towards them. just like the Jets.
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by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 25, 2011 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
I was born and raised in Markham, lived there my entire life.
I’d hate the new team.
The arena would be literally 30 minutes from the ACC, that is ridiculous
by Tothelinebutnotout on Nov 25, 2011 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
Literally 30 minutes at 3am in good weather otherwise its not 30 min
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It’s not really that bad. I’ve made the trip around a hundred times and it’s usually around 30 minutes unless directly at rush hour but then there’s the go train instead
by Tothelinebutnotout on Nov 25, 2011 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
It once took me 20 minutes to get from dvp and bloor to dvp and lawrence. The DVP is a disaster at all times
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The only time I’ve been on it and it wasn’t at least somewhat painful was actually at 2 in the morning.
by Self Destructive Zones on Nov 25, 2011 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Where exactly in Markham are the proposing it goes?
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The arena would be built on a tract of land owned by Bratty, just west of the existing GO Transit train station in Unionville, and just north of Highway 407…
From http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/bob_mckenzie/?id=381071
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It’s an area earmarked for high density “downtown” development. As mentioned above you have both the GO and the 407 right there. And the non-operating (right now) Viva system if anyone cared.
by GettinGiggy on Nov 25, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
if the Marlies were to move there (never would happen) I would honestly get season tix
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I live 2 minutes away from the 407. 20 min drive, all highway and I’m there.
That would be amazing
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Looking at a satellite picture of the area, do they mean at Warden and 7?
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What are the chances that the Marlies move there and become the major tenant?
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
slim to none, MLSE runs the Ricoh and 19,000 is way too big for the AHL.
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K thanks – living out west means I’m not up on some of that stuff.
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
yeah, Hamilton plays in Copps which is over 10,000 seats and it’s a cavern in there.
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Copps is 18,000 seats, they close the upper bowl with Curtains though to make it feel somewhat cozier (and the lower bowl is still half empty).
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About 8 years ago when the Flames were terrible (and not drawing fans, unlike now when they are merely terrible and well-attended) they used to do that in the SaddleDome for NHL games as well. They curtained off the nosebleeds to make the seating bowl seem smaller.
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
now does the same rule as in MLB apply where if you tarp/curtain off seats you can’t undo it for the playoffs to increase ticket sales?
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The smarta$$ answer would be “Calgary never got to find that out!”, but in truth the answer is “no, it’s not the same”.
They tarped off level 3 for most of the year that they squeaked in and launched the whole “Red Mile” thing. Nosebleeds were sold out during that playoff run.
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
I can probably accept someone ditching Leafs for a new team in the following situation (or at least can’t judge because its to far from my experience):
Grew up a Leafs fan in a market with no team (lets say Tampa Bay). Then a team comes to your market and you get to have a “hometown team”. If you converted to that team I could probably understand.
But in Markham, you are completely in the GTA (I grew up in Vaughan), and cheering for a new team is nonsense because the Leafs already are your hometown team.
So, yeah, I’d boo the shit out of them, but I’d like them for the rivalry potential.
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I think Bill Simmons covers the valid reasons for switching teams pretty thoroughly in his rules for being a true fan:
19. Once you choose a team, you’re stuck with that team for the rest of your life … unless one of the following conditions applies:
# Your team moves to another city. All bets are off when that happens. In fact, if you decided to turn off that sport entirely, nobody would blame you.
# You grew up in a city that didn’t field a team for a specific sport — so you picked a random team — and then either a.) your city landed a team, or b.) you moved to a city that fielded a team for that specific sport. For instance, one of my Connecticut buddies rooted for the Sixers during the Doctor J Era, then happened to be living in Orlando when the Magic came to town. Now he’s a Magic fan. That’s acceptable.
# One of your immediate family members either plays professionally or takes a relevant management/coaching/front office position with a pro team.
# You follow your favorite college star (and this has to be a once-in-a-generation favorite college star) to the pros and root for his team du jour … like if you were a UNC fan for the past 20 years, and you rooted for the Bulls (because of MJ) and then the Raptors (because of Vince). Only works if there isn’t a pro team in your area.
# The owner of your favorite team treated his fans so egregiously over the years that you couldn’t take it anymore — you would rather not follow them at all then support a franchise with this owner in charge. Just for the record, I reached this point with the Boston Bruins about six years ago. When it happens, you have two options: You can either renounce that team and pick someone else, or you can pretend they’re dead, like you’re a grieving widow. That’s what I do. I’m an NHL widow. I don’t even want to date another team.
Of course, he’s back on the Bruins bandwagon now, although he’s also now breaking his own rules against sports bigamy by cheering for the Kings during the NBA lockout. Anyway, it’s hard to imagine any of them applying to a Markham team except the family member exception.
After the B’s won the Cup, Simmons thanked the “hard cap.” Why would a franchise in Boston need a hard cap to compete?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
I want there to be a 2nd team in Toronto but if that ever becomes a reality. Fuck that team.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Unless the team playing in markam is the leafs with stamkos in the lineup its just another team I don’t like. Hope they sellout every game but I’m a leafs fan. Period. Conversation over.
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by torleafsfan29 on Nov 25, 2011 3:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m starting to think this was a test to see which scenarios we would turn.
Congrats, we all passed.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
anyone know what the canadian ratings were for sids return?
Assume it was over the 200,000 US viewership
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one of the past 2 or 3 FTBs had the stats on the games. Pretty sure total viewers was ~1.1 million.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
It was ~50% of a normal Leafs HNiC game.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
Reimer’s return is going to have crazy ratings.
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If it’s on a Saturday, ya.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
I dont think it will be too much mroe than a regular Leaf game
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it feels like he’s been gone forever :(
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not going to be able to track puck possession for tonight’s game. If someone else wants to do it, that’d be awesome. Otherwise I’ll resume doing it with Sunday night’s game.
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Mentioned this on Twitter, but it bears repeating: We sure don’t hear a lot about players “outperforming their ELCs” anymore. Not to say that it’s not a very valuable asset from a cap management perspective, simply that it’s not the new hotness it once was.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:02 AM EST reply actions
Duh, Boston won without a player remarkably outperforming his contract, and also an elite goalie, therefore thats all we should hear about.
Until next year when a team who has a young kid outperforming his ELC with an average goalie wins.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
Yup, this is basically it. The narrative that we hear is basically “do what last year’s Cup winner did”. I still think having players out-performing their ELCs is extremely valuable. I don’t think it’s an accident that many teams are playing younger guys on cheap contracts rather than signing older UFAs like they used to.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Also, having Vezina winning goalies is extremely valuable. More teams should just have that.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
Vezina/Conn Symthe double winners. Which no one other than Thomas had done since Bernie Parent in 1975. That’s right, to win the Stanley Cup you only need to be smart enough to have the most decorated goaltending in 35 years.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
Conn Smythe, too.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
Especially those 35+ goaltenders.
Old is the new young.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
I believe the way Brian Burke put it was:
There have been 7 teams who have won the cup since the lock out, and when I won, my [was truculent] so that’s what I’m going to do
by Chi-town leafs on Nov 25, 2011 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Having young guys out perform their contract is important. Having a guy outperform their ELC and be a stud on the team isn’t that common and I doubt has that large an impact. The Giroux contracts are the ones that build great teams me thinks.
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So, Leafs with Gardiner, Frattin, Colborne in the “outperforming” role?
Yes please!
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
It was extremely exaggerated because of Malkin one year, then Kane/Toews the other. Had Detroit or Philly won those years we barely would have heard about it. For the most part players don’t peak young enough for it to matter.
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Then again Ville Leino 6yrs 4.5 million.
by samspade on Nov 25, 2011 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh man I remembered that he had signed a really insane contract but I didn’t remember the exact #s, I thought it was shorter than 6y. That is a horrific contract.
I don’t know much about this Dallas team…what kind of system do they play? I know they’ve been doing pretty well, I just really only know like one or two players on their team.
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by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
pretty much this
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
I know they have really stupid jerseys.
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just godawful. i’m not sure which is worse, the current ones or the Mooterus ones
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The Islanders just outdid their ugliness though with their new third.
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Oh man, no one ever learns.
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The Islands have a long and storied history of absolutely eye-poppingly ugly jerseys. Like that fisherman one. WTF?
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, and now, as soon as they got their shit together by going to back to their only really nice jerseys, they introduce these hideous thirds. The only thing that stops them from being the ugliest jersey in sports is the new Miami Marlins logo and unis… most disgusting thing I’ve seen in a long time.
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If they play him he’ll somehow dominate us. I’d personally like to embarass him but thats just me.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
They’re playing Lehtonen.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
Oh I figured, I just would like to 7-1 Raycroft. Or like, 14-1.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
RE Nickleback
when I saw the episodic of Cribs in which they showed Chad’s house, I wanted to kill myself. Those guys may be awful, but they’ve made an awful lot of money doing it.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
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I worry about people sometimes.
by Self Destructive Zones on Nov 25, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
Ehh, they’re not any worse than AC/DC, and no one ever complains about them.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t understand this comparison. Is it just that they’re both bands that you think suck?
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I would agree with that assessment of both bands.
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not an AC/DC fan but to compare them to Nickelback is totally unwarranted. Not even close.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
No, I get that he doesn’t like either, it’s just a rather random comparison. AC/DC is an incredibly silly stage band and Nickelback are flakily heartfelt alt-rocker recording artists who take themselves way too seriously. Complaining about AC/DC in the same sentence as Nickelback is like saying you disapprove of both Sarah Palin and Stephen Colbert as presidential candidates.
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by Nirbo on Nov 25, 2011 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I will quote my immortal guitar hero, Kirk Hammett
Not growing as a band as a way to please your fans is bullshit
AC/DC has put out the same damn album 30 freakin times. Same as Nickleback for me. Only it’s like 5 times as opposed to around 30
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Metallica “grew” by sucking more and more until they almost faded into obscurity. When they realized that wasn’t working they went back to their roots.
Most bands stick to the formula that made them successful in the first place other than a few truly generational bands. Comparing Nickleback to AC/DC for these reasons is wrong. Nickelback is talentless and without musicianship. AC/DC had 2 legendary frontmen, one of the best rhythm guitarists ever and a great lead guitarist. Nickleback has an ugly troll for a singer who writes awful lyrics (Brian Johnston can be included in that criticism also mind you) and a guitarist that plays with one finger. Whoop dee doo.
PS if Kirk Hammett is your guitar hero you need to listen to more Dave Mustaine.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Never could get behind Megedeth. Spent many hours listening to them with my friends but it never grabbed my by the throat like Puppets did the first time I heard it
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eh, I prefer Hammett, his playing just seems smoother to me, Mustaine can shred harder for sure, but still prefer Kirk
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. I appreciate everything that Mustaine has accomplished but as a matter of preference, I’m a Hammett guy through and through. Definitely on my Mount Rushmore of guitar heroes
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It’s all a matter of preference. But in my opinion Hammett relies on the wah pedal to muddy up a lot of what he can’t do and to be honest Hetfield is probably an overall better guitarist than Kirk.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
My favorite Kirk moment was when he realized that you are right about your first point and that he was using his wah too much and put it away for the entire St. Anger session. Not once did it appear on the entire album. I like when people challenge themselves as musicians and that seemed to be the case for me. I also agree that James Hetfield may be a better all around guitar player and so does Kirk Hammett. I’d be happy to be able to play half as well as either
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they lyrics and distorted bass heavy hand ruined every single song on that album though
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Not having a real bass player didn’t help. And those songs definitely sounded better live. I was at the Dome for Summer Sanitarium in 03 and they played both Frantic and St. Anger and they killed it.
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hey hey hey, Bob Rock can play the bass dammit
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 25, 2011 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, I saw their show in London in 04, St Anger was much more tolerable live
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
the tin shower snare really killed it for me .Bob Rock was on crack with his production on that. The songs were pretty cool if they could re-record them.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
big time. That snare drove me crazy.
The documentary they made while recording the album really highlights the fact that they were having a lot of trouble writing good songs and making them sound good.
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 25, 2011 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah those sessions were fraught with issues. The funny thing is the writing isn’t so bad. The songs have lots of potential even if they were seemingly written in a forced awkward manner. But to me Bob Rock really blew it. I wonder what the engineer thought when Bob Rock would ask to mic up the drums and eq them to make them sound like that. I’d remove my name from that album to protect my professional rep if I was on that clusterfuck.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Something I thought was very telling about the writing process for that album was that they had made a big deal during the St. Anger sessions about how everybody was an equal partner in the lyric writing process, but when Death Magnetic rolled around, it all went back to Lyrics: James Hetfield, Music: Metallica.
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yeah don’t fuck with the formula. If I’m Metallica I don’t want Bob ‘Payolas’ rock and his eyes of a stranger writing anything on my album.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
I would be pretty interested in knowing EXACTLY what lyrics he was responsible for. Or at least what songs. I know from personal experience that sometimes somebody can blow you away with unknown song writing talents (Picture Kirk Hammett reading his Frantic lyrics) but on a lot of songs it seemed like something was missing
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They went for some sort of Rick Ruben stripped down vibe but they failed at it miserably. James is the balls of that band. Lars was drinking wine and selling paintings and being Lars. With James absent so much look what happened. I bet Bob had a lot of creative input in that and…. splat.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
What killed it for me most was the essential cutting off of Kirks balls. Really? We are gonna let one of the most successful lead players of all time, do his thing? Really?
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Ah Kirk the George Harrison of his generation.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever his name is who replaced Newsted, I dont like him
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Robert Trujillo. Any reason why? I’ve thought he was ridiculously talented since I first saw him play with Ozzy
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Just not a fan. I also LOVED Newsted. I love this quote:
“We’re definitely sell outs. We sell out every concert we play.”
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I love Trujillo. I think his talent is pretty much guaranteed to be left unseen with a band like Metallica but Infectious Grooves stuff was brilliant.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
ugh, no kidding. Im a bit of an engineer myself and If i had to put in long hours mixing that shit id be pretty frustrated. Its always fun t mix music and work on albums, but sometimes when you get creative direction like that, it can really take away from the enjoyment.
“Wow, its like im purposely making Metallcia sound like crap and their producer is the one pushing up the crap factor”?"
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 25, 2011 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah exactly. I worked at Metalworks studios around that time and Nick Blagona who works out of there who engineered half the music on the radio for the last 30 years asked if that was a demo recording.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
nice, i live 2 seconds from Metal Works and ive still never been in there haha.
I should drop of a resume, assuming they dont jsut hire students who work for free
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 25, 2011 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
They hire interns who usually leave when they get fed up with being an unpaid coffee maid but if you intern long enough they start to give you cracks at assisting with minor bands and you can work up from there. I interned twice a week for about a month and a half then became a full time paid coffee maid/secretary/ cleaning lady for another 2-3 months and then they started giving me assisting gigs. I left after about 6 more months of that because at $300 a week I was pretty much starving.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
Nickleback has an ugly troll for a singer who writes awful lyrics (Brian Johnston can be included in that criticism also mind you)
Now, that’s not fair. The Young brothers haven’t allowed Brian Johnson to write any lyrics since 1988’s Blow Up Your Video.
really? I did not know this. I’m not a huge Johnson fan I’m a big Bon Scott fan. The lyrics since Bon died have been pretty fucking awful.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Half their songs are just giant barely veiled sexual references. Always seemed like a band for sexually frustrated men to me but meh.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Well yeah “cover you in oil” “cut your cake with my knife” “hard as a rock” and other brutal lines. Pretty much what you said about sexually frustrated men lol. That has to be anthemic rock for them.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
Fuck Metalica
Every time they come on at work I want to jump in front of a forklift. Every song sounds the same and the vocalist sounds like a dog that’s been stabbed through it’s lungs.
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
The only time I’ve ever been able to tolerate them was in the All Heart video
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
well I can understand disliking metallica due to personal preference, but I don’t get the “all songs sound the same” and description of Hetfields voice considering he has some of the best range and melody out of all metal bands
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
He finishes the end of every line with an extended aaaaaaaaaa sound and it pisses me off, what can I say
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
yeah I can’t see how Bleeding me sounds anything like Seek and Destroy
or how Unforgiven sounds anything like Master of Puppets
but to each their own.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
All heart is super awesome.
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by torleafsfan29 on Nov 25, 2011 4:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
anything black album and before is awesome, everything since not so much…. at least now in my opinion
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 25, 2011 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
Load and re-load are very under rated, quite good on the music end but they are very mainstreamed (for the time at least) and actually play much better now than they did back then. Garage Inc and S&M are just good fun but nothing ground breaking, St Anger was abysmal and death magnetic was about 50/50 good to great/horrible
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
I’m a big fan of Pre Load albums. But Load has their best song period in my opinion which is Bleeding Me
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Chuck, you and I are gonna get along just fine based on that comment alone.
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the solo on that song is Kirk’s best by far, new friend.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
Bleeding Me is my 2nd favourite Metallica song right after Hero of the day
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
they both just have a sense of epic about them
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
The Outlaw Torn is my favorite track on that album, It’s one of those CD’s that I’ve noticed where nobody grabs it to put it on but if anything from it comes on via shuffle or something, nobody is changing it.
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The issue with Load and ReLoad is just that they’re way too long, and it’s exhausting. Just because you can fit 80 minutes’ worth of music on a CD doesn’t mean you should. They would have been better off splitting that music up into four 40-minute albums.
I don’t understand this statement, honestly. You can turn off the CD player whenever you feel like. How many songs are on an album doesn’t really play into whether the individual songs on an album are good or not. I guess The Wall must have sucked for you since it’s a double album.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
Well, The Wall doesn’t exactly have the relentless, pummeling sound of a Metallica album. Some double albums work fine (particularly when they present a variety of sound), but I think Metallica is better served to keep it short and sweet. In Load‘s case, I suppose I could just get the 2-LP set on vinyl and play the discs one at a time as though they’re separate albums.
This is my opinion too. There is some okay stuff on load, don’t remember re load much, but for the most part its Black and older.
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Both bands write bland, generic stadium rock that sells millions of copies to people who like bland, generic stadium rock.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
My opinion of you has increased incredibly after those last 2 comments
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone who is a guitarist will fundamentally disagree with your characterization fo AC/DC as like Nickelback. Like I said, I dont even really like AC/DC but they are pretty good at developing real riffs. Nickelback use powerchords. Not even close.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
I’m a guitarist. AC/DC writes generic blues rock. I’m not saying that their music is the same technically as Nickelback’s, I’m saying they both write bland rock music that people like to listen to in large stadiums.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
there’s some blues in their rock but not much. Let’s not go denigrating blues rock by tarring it with the AC/DC. I am also a guitarist, and a big fan of the real classic blues.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
" Oh come on Willie, tell me that’s not Son House"
“Sounds like bird shit”
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Son House FTW! But I have no idea what you’re quoting.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
Dude, you never saw “Crossroads”? Like the first one, not the Brittany Spears movie? You need to watch this immediately. It’s imperative.
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I know about it. has the kid from karate kid in it.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Son House was a god by the way, unbelievable style.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Have you seen It Might get Loud? Good moment with Jack White and his favourite song.
by 9 Dollar Beer on Nov 25, 2011 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
no but his cover of death letter blues is pretty good.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
my blues listening knowledge cuts off at about 1968 with Magic Sam. I mostly listen to the acoustic blues, e.g. 30s 40s 50s early 60s revival (MJ Hurt, McDowell, Skip James)
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
If “generic stadium rock” is a category for you that comfortably describes both Nickelback and AC/DC, I don’t think we’re going to get much further on this line. I accept that a person might not like AC/DC… not exactly something that goes on my home playlist either, though I suspect I would love to go to one of their shows. Like Motorhead, they have written about two songs and then simply played them over and over. This is a bit different from the ruthlessly cynical audience-focused approach that Chad Kroeger and pals seem to engage in.
On a more productive subject, what music do you like? Always looking for new bands to listen to.
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My two favourite recent albums are “Celestial Lineage” by Wolves in the Throne Room and “Strange Mercy” by St. Vincent.
Honestly, I don’t care what music people like. I own multiple Bon Jovi albums, so I’m obviously in no position to criticise people for liking stadium rock, I just personally find AC/DC boring.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
OHHHHHHHHHHH WE’RE HALF WAY THERE
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by T is for Truculence on Nov 25, 2011 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
It would be silly to criticize a person’s simple preference in music, so I have no problem with what you’re saying. I raised an eyebrow when you made the comment because Nickelback is criticized for passing off as deep and original what’s clearly simplistic, cynical and shallow. They’re criticized for being posers, essentially. I don’t think many people take AC/DC to be much more than what they are, even their fans.
Put another way: I have no objection to the contents of your letter, I was merely questioning the amount of boot-leather you wore out in delivering it from such a distance :)
Not normally a black metal person, but Wolves in the Throne Room is going on my download list, they sound interesting.
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As a fan of ACDC (though definitely not a huge one), I am well aware of what they are.
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Yup! I couldn’t be such a huge fan of Iron Maiden without that attitude.
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I enjoy their music too. Never listened to them on my own time, but had a friend in highschool who was a large fan.
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If you can go to a Maiden concert, do so. They seem to be in terrific shape but they can’t possibly be doing it for much longer.
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I’ll keep that in mind.
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For crowd participation, stage antics and atmosphere without resorting to enormous amounts of pyro, best large show I’ve been to. They also happen to be really sharp musicians at this point… kinda funny seeing them hack their way through some of the material in 80s show videos, but now they don’t miss a note.
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I so need to see them as well. Keep missing them when they pass through the Bay area.
by Nigel Cadbury on Nov 25, 2011 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
This.
I saw them in Saskatoon last summer and they were amazing. Dream Theater opened for them, one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to.
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They were absolutely perfect at that concert. They’re the reason I went to Saskatoon instead of Winnipeg. And, because Saskatoon sucks, nobody knew who they fucking were.
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I’m not a big black metal fan either, normally. The only other black metal band I really listen to is Agalloch. WITTR are really good, though. Assuming you can tolerate the screamy vocals (though most of the music is instrumental anyway).
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
I really like ACDC.
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I can’t say I am a huge fan, but a few of their songs go very well in an uptempo playlist. I’ve also been told that they put on an amazing, high-energy show and that they blew the Stones out of the water at SARStock.
I don’t object to the original sentiment, I just found it weird that they came up in a discussion about Nickelback. That seemed like a long way to go to take a shot at em.
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I’ll say flat out I am the furthest thing from a big music fan. To me music is what I listen to in the car sometimes, when I have friends over, and at a party. Occasionally when I am on a long walk I listen to music on my iPhone. But in regards to ACDC, I simply think their music sounds good, and I enjoy listening to it.
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that they blew the Stones out of the water at SARStock.
That they did. Not a huge fan myself, either. Of either band really, but AC/DC definitely put on the better show
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by MapleLeafMole on Nov 25, 2011 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely true. They brought a much higher energy level. Also, my theory is that AC/DC having a less deep song catalogue worked in their favour, in that it was pretty much impossible to walk away having not heard some favourite AC/DC song. Put another way, AC/DC’s lineup of greatest hits runs about the length of a concert, whereas the Rolling Stones just have too many great songs to play them all, so there’s always going to be room for disappointment.
I was working there and I was a young punk at that point in life but i loved the show it was phenominal.
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by Juggy Gilmour on Nov 25, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
AC/DC CARE NOT FOR YOUR RETARDED WAYS.
FOR THEY ARE AC. AND DC. TOGETHER. AS ONE.
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OBVIOUSLY
I’M DEAF AS A FUCKING POST AFTER PLAYING BACK IN BLACK 7439 TIMES IN FRONT OF THESE FUCKING SAKERS, EH? EH! EH?
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
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Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
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by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS, I TELL YOU.
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
huh? This statement is seriously wrong.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Woah woah woah....
Scott Gomez has no goals? And has a cap hit of 7.3 million?
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by Kenjamin on Nov 25, 2011 11:41 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
Best part is that they gave up a good prospect to acquire him.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
Ryan McDOnaugh
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I believe he was their best prospect at the time. They also gave up Higgins, who at the time had a fair bit of value: In his 4 seasons in Montreal he had 84 goals in 280 GP, which is 0.30 GPG or 25 G over an 82 GP season. His game fell apart after that trade…
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McDonough (spelling?) has 3 goals and 4 assists this season so far….. he plays defense.
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by SkinnyFish on Nov 25, 2011 12:36 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
He really isn’t brought up enough. That trade was worse than the Kessel one.
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by Mariusz Czerkawski on Nov 25, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome to the past 8 months, glad t see you’ve caught up
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by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
I think you mean 9 months and 20 days.
Dozens of babies in Montreal have been conceived and born since his last goal. Including playoffs.
Let the Wookie win.
Twitter is a thing!
The babies are also taller than Gomez.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
And one of the babies smiled at me…
What’s all this about babies?
"You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Nov 25, 2011 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
Chicken AND
Dinner.
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
Players with more goals than Scott Gomez include:
Sidney Crosby
Ville Leino
Yup, it’s been a bad season for Gomez.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
Mike Komisarek
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Nikita Filatov
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Paul Bissonnette
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Tied with Brett Lebda.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
This whole thread has been amazing.
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
maybe Gomez needs his parents & grandparents at games more often
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
he might need to be waived. Honestly, I wouldn’t waste the cap space on that useless meatsack.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
KNOWN CLAUSES: NTC (can list three teams he will not accept a trade to)
So with just an NTC he can be wiaved right?
August 18th is National Chaim Weisswasser day. Celebrate it by buying a new phone.
If its just NTC yes, if its NMC no. But let us not fault MTL for not knowing how to manage their assets. Enjoy Greg Pateryn, jerks.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
I hope a “Thank you Pateryn” chant starts up the next time Grabovski scores against the Habs in the ACC.
Let the Wookie win.
Twitter is a thing!
Apparently he is a solid prospect. At least thats what someone (Burtch maybe?) was saying at the beginning of the season…
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from corey pronman
The way Habs defenseman are getting hurt sure. Otherwise no. RT @mattmaniac: @coreypronman will Greg Pateryn ever make the NHL?
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Nov 25, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
and 400 babies!
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 25, 2011 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Good thing, too, since we traded him for what one NHL player called a top 5 forward in the league at 18.
Boy, a few people are going to have some burst bubbles when Seguin comes out of this streak.
Oh, I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?
Seguin’s PDO is 1094, compared to Kessel’s 1049. He’s also got a higher EV shooting %. SO yeah, I’d bet he’ll come down a bit.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 25, 2011 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
WOAH
I just noticed that Ville Leino only has 5 points in 21 games. Great signing there, Buffalo
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
I think PPP called this as a whole on July 1st.
I used to love the Leafs... I still do... but I used to, too.
by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah basically he had proven nothing and they just handed him a blank check. Ridiculously terrible management.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
z
Let the Wookie win.
Twitter is a thing!
by Kenjamin on Nov 25, 2011 11:49 AM EST reply actions 14 recs
rec’d
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Always rec those.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 25, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Question
NHL Canada has 50% off jersey customization until tomorrow. if i get this for my pops for christmas is it a foul?
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I’m pretty sure that logo was around when Keon played so I think it’s OK. But why an A and not a C?
Let the Wookie win.
Twitter is a thing!
Because he was never the captain when they had this jersey my dad tells me. in 1967 he was wearing the A behind the Chief
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by thenumber14 on Nov 25, 2011 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Its Keon. Thats never a foul
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
The NHL store claims that they will not accept customizations that include the name/number of retired players, but I don’t know how strictly they enforce that policy.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Nov 25, 2011 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
Do you think the Stars might rest Lehtonen tonight since they play against a divisional rival in the Coyotes tomorrow?
Because if they do… we get to play against you know who…
Let the Wookie win.
Twitter is a thing!
A goalie that no matter how bad, will up his game?
no, i dont believe it. it’s not possible with he who shall not be named.
We may see him anyway if Leafs feel like going all Washington/Tampa on them.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure they’ve already announced they’re playing Lehtonen
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
Blake Comeau to the FLames
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Franchise saved
I wonder how many teams behind them put in a bid.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm. I would have thought Anaheim would put a bid in before them.
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The only teams we can say for certain didn’t put a bid are Columbus and Anaheim. Hrm.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yup.
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My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Don’t know why that double posted.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
You’re a dick
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My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
I’m studying diseases caused by all of these dicks!
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
I’m studying you.
WOOOOO! WINNNN!
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Yup.
No more moral victories, no more excuses. Put up or shut up.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
I’m going to go ahead and guess that X image is of Dave Hester.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
FYI
Mitchell & Ness is having a $100 jersey sale today, all they have for Leafs is a 92-93 Potvin home. Not sure what sizes are available, check it out if you’ve had your eye on something like that.
Columbus could overtake NYI tonight.
Let’s get ready to …… point our fingers at a new target and laugh. Although another #1 overall couldn’t hurt well-underway rebuild….
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Lebda will make sure that never happens.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Nov 25, 2011 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Whats a good place to watch the game around Yonge and Eglinton? I am usually only there in the summer (ie not hockey season).
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Boston Pizza is always decent. Also head east on Eglinton, there are a few places there before Mount Pleasant (Philthy McNastys is alright) and there are a few just north of Eglinton on the west side
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DONT GO to philny mcnastys. Their beer is TERRIBLE. absolutely atrocious. I’d recommend perhaps Scruffy’s a bit furthe down from Boston Pizza although I cant remember how many TVs they have. Enough, I think. And decent beer.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
I also hate Philthy’s, though I’ve only been to the one in Burlington, which was actually a lot nicer at its previous location. Bad service, bad food, not very clean.
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Yeah those points matter too. It’s just a crappy bar, lots of underagers in the past.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
It’s just not a place with really high standards, I’d go to Boston Pizza or Kelsey’s over Philthy’s any day.
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I agree, and Im not a Kelsey’s or Boston Pizza fan. I guess the latter is okay for a big chain.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
I have literally 0 problem with the one at Yonge/Eglinton.
Service, food, atmosphere was all fine.
I obviously can’t speak for every single one in the chain.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Been there once (not during hockey season). Everything was good but seemed a tad overpriced. Maybe it was just that I was sober (I was dd’ing)
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Saw the opener at Philthy’s. They often have good pitcher+ random food item deals on gamedays.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
And shit I can’t remember the name of it, but there’s a new chain Wings place north of Erskine (3 blocks north of Eglinton on Yonge, 5 minute walk) that is decked out for Sports watching, a dozen big TVs everywhere
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
They have like 30 flavours of wings, most I’d never even heard of.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
their beer sucks. absolutely totally sucks. When my best choice is Rickards, your beer sucks. I want Steam Whistle, Mill Street, something.
Another good one is Granite Brewery (got married there!), where they do their own brewing. Lots of good English style beers, and some good TVs in the front of the bar. Not a sports bar, but its good beer and good times.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
See I was emphasizing sports atmosphere over beer quality.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
You’re a beer snob arent you
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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if beer snob means I dont want my beer to taste like piss than yes. Stuff like Molson is garbage, and yet people pay the same for that as it costs for real beer brewed with the actual ingredients: barley, hops, yeast.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So yes you are a beer snob.
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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There are definitely a good number of beer snobs on this site, but I don’t mind it, I just don’t get into those conversations. I like beer, and while I like some beers over others, I’m not too picky as long as it’s not lime flavoured or 67 calories.
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I like beer, I don’t think it makes me a snob. People are just buying that crappy beer because the companies: a) control the majority of beer distribution in Ontario through their terrible private monopoly, the beer store and b) because they have the money to advertise.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
OR maybe they buy it because they like the taste. I drink Moosehead at home, but if I’m out I’ll drink Rickards. I like it.
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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you can do a lot worse than Rickards.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 25, 2011 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
sure that’s true, you can do a lot better though.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
I like Keiths and Rickards. I honestly do. I think Molsons and Labatts both are solid (nothing special). I enjoy the occasional microbrew, but I am totally fine with the typical domestics.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
With the music discussion going on above, I read this first as “I like Keith Richards…..”
If you look up "Loyalty" in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a Leafs fan wearing a Todd Gill jeresy looking like he just got punched in the stomach
I like big butts…
This space for rant...
by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
As someone who works on a beer client, it’s fair to say I’m pretty snobby as well ( love steamwhistle mill street etc). but I will drink my clients beer and not bitch about it.
There are times when I’d even prefer it over the better beers ( after hockey games, cottage, etc)
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
many people hate it but I find 50 a very underrated beer
"Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help." Calvin and Hobbes
Whats 50?
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as my buddy calls it “quebec blue”
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, 50, Molson Dry, Labbatt Ice = Quebec. I actually drank a lot of Molson Dry in high school.
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So did I, because everyone I knew thought it tasted so horrible they wouldn’t steal it at parties. Never minded it though.
"If you've ever questioned whether or not @dboyce47 is a gamer, well, the answer is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face." - Sean Boulton
Plan
Drink beer so bad no one else will touch it.
What could go wrong?
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
we used to always drink “offbrands” so we’d know if someone was drining our beer at a party. Black Label was our choice of beer. Only problem was when we got together and we’d all bring the same thing.
by Nigel Cadbury on Nov 25, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Better plan
Drink nothing but stouts and porters. You get excellent/real beer, and the only people who will try to steal it are obviously worthy of your respect.
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, but when you’re playing beer pong or something that involves a lot of chugging you’re going to get owned after a while due to the heaviness of the beer.
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Beer pong?
I used to play that. Then I turned 15.
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
I still play it. 22 years young.
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My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
I have never played beer pong. 20 years old as of last September.
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
Do you ever get tired ot being a complete disappointment to everyone?
"If you've ever questioned whether or not @dboyce47 is a gamer, well, the answer is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face." - Sean Boulton
No
I thrive on disappointment. Come at me bro.
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
I am just so disappointed with this response.
"If you've ever questioned whether or not @dboyce47 is a gamer, well, the answer is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face." - Sean Boulton
THRIVING
Your anguish sustains me
Sometimes it seems this cycle never ends, we slide from top to bottom then we turn and climb again.
by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
you’re 22? Wow. Well, I did play beer pong. After about 2nd year of Uni I stopped drinking heavily. There are more green things I prefer to drink, if you know what i mean wink wink nudge nudge.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll still play it at parties, although Flipcup is better. And I’m starting to think im getting too old for that.
I miss University sometimes.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
Flip cup is entirely different. Flip cup is better for like busy parties for a few quick games, but Beer Pong is a way better game overall, actually takes a bit of skill in throwing and psych outs.
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the only drinking game I play anymore is kings
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
It’s an oldy but a goody. Depending on how you set the rules.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, simple and you can tailor it to the level which you want to get wasted
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
I played it the other day with 4 people who were into it and 2 who weren’t and it was TERRIBLE. I never realized how badly a couple of people can ruin that game.
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My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
yeah, one distracted person and it ruins the flow, it’s a good starter game but not so good when people are already drunk
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
It was really bad. Played it with all of the same people (except for one, the one who ruined it) many times, always fun. Its a great game.
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My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
my group of friends always played it, for years until my buddy met his now fiance, and now she is always there and she tanks the game every time
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Almost any drinking game can be fun if people are into it.
But people are the worst.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
3 man is where it was at with dice. Or Pyramid with cards.
by Nigel Cadbury on Nov 25, 2011 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
Holy shit 3-man. That game is a whole new level of “you’re going to throw up on your bed tonight”
"If you've ever questioned whether or not @dboyce47 is a gamer, well, the answer is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face." - Sean Boulton
especially when everyone picks on one guy.
by Nigel Cadbury on Nov 25, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Do you play with the three man having to drink on multiples of three too?
"If you've ever questioned whether or not @dboyce47 is a gamer, well, the answer is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face." - Sean Boulton
can’t remember, it’s been like over 10 years since i’ve played. But that does sound familar….
by Nigel Cadbury on Nov 25, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
we’d always play cumulate kings
once the first person got there the game would start and every person who showed up would join in as they arrived
I was usually the first person there
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
I actually just don’t like the taste of the major brewers (minus Moosehead if you include it, but its an independent brewery so I dont). You can taste the extracts and other gross stuff they put in the beer.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
most major label brews are brewed with rice, which results in it being rather tasteless compared to small market breweries.
you are paying for the brand basically, not the quality that some craft brews put into it.
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
yeah, that’s how I see it, most “big name” beers are usually inferior due to a lack of taste rather than a bad taste.
Hell some of the worst beers I have tried have been upmarket microbrews
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
don’t get me wrong, if i get off the ice, I’m not looking for anything full bodied. I want a watery brew that’s crisp.
related, if i want to get university drunk, I’m not going to drink an entire 12 pack of steamwhistle, waste of good beer really.
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
yup, if I’m buying a beer to have with dinner, or on a tuesday night to sip on and watch the game, I go with something pricier and more flavourful, but if I’m buying a case to hangout with my friends and shoot pool or something I’ll just get whatever is cheapest in 28 form
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ok, question:
Say you’re going to be a nice guy and buy beer for your 6 buddies when they come over to watch the game, are you going to introduce them to your favourite microbrews or are you going to go with the 28 of bud with the free hat in it?
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
with the money I make? I buy a 28 of bud, if they bitch, fuck them it’s free beer
If i could afford it id buy my favorite micro, if they bitch? fuck them its free beer
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
i have a buddy that complains when it’s not bud. he has high tastes
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
Ex-buddy.
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
bud tastes like fermented peanut shells. Nasty.
by Nigel Cadbury on Nov 25, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
Also: Bud Lite’s slogan is “Are you in?”
Translate that to txtspeak and you get: “Ur in”
Which is delightfully the same thing as “Urine”
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
Molson Canadian = ~37$ / 24
Big Rock (Alberta independent) = ~37$/24
It’s not a cost issue, as others pointed out. That’s false unless you buy like Lakeport garbage. It\s about brand. People just buy what they know, and are relatively risk averse on new kinds of beer.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
most big rock stuff i’ve tried is pretty generic
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
grasshopper’s tasty, there’s really nothing like it brewed in Canada. Although I will agree they have better stuff in Alberta proper….a good red pilsner and a nice lager.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
and a Strange Brew ~
Case of Elsinore anyone ?
FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! ~ ~ ~ Lori Wilson Gray ~ ~ April 07th 1967 - May 27th 2011 ~ May you rest in Peace ~ I love you and miss you big Sis ! Bob Wilson JR. ~ ~ ~ July 03rd 1944 - November 06th 2011 ~ ~ I love you Dad ! GOD PLEASE GIVE ME THE STRENGTH ! Two Close Family Members passing in 6 months ~ Give me strength !
our liquor stores are run by the government so no we dont get it unfortunately. We never get good US beer in Canada.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Big Rock is barely independent.
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Err not independent. It obviously is, but its not like its a microbrew.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Compared to the big breweries, all independent breweries are essentially microbrews. I know what you mean and yeah, strictly speaking that’s true. But the big brewers control almost all the market.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
free and free light are my two favourite beers.
by Nigel Cadbury on Nov 25, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
And...
69 cent a gallon Golden Glow.
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
If it is someone who I know appreciates a good beer then I might introduce them to some good new beer, but if they don’t , then 28 of bud and I’m keeping the free hat.
also this, most of my friends would drink bud light all day and never complain and enjoy it to death
buta few of the others appreciate a good IPA or stout etc, so yeah
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
my friends, with a couple exceptions, drink good beer just as I do. I’d rather support a local outfit making a great product than a massive company spewing out crap. Or an evil one like Coors (crazy right-wing owners)
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty much. A 24 of generic brand beer in cans costs only $2 more for me than 12-pack bottles of Sleemans.
I’m a big fan of Sleemans, but the 2-4 of cans is usually a lot more bang for my buck.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 25, 2011 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
I actually drank good beer when I did that. The hangovers from crappy beer are far, far worse.
Also, Asian beer brews with rice and they tend to be pretty decent. I’d rather a Tiger/Singha/Beer Lao than a Molson canadian anyday.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
break up drunk is the new hotness
waaayyy more drunk then university drunk
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
The thing with beer though, is that when you’re “paying for the brand” you’re actually paying less than you are for a craft beer, unlike with things like clothes. You can get a 28 of Canadian or Budweiser for $38, but a 6 of most Ontario craft beers will cost you ~$13.
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24 of Big Rock is about 38$. Steam is a bit more expensive at ~41/42$. Not a massive difference, unless you normally buy 24 for 24s (which are now like 27$)
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Yes you are a snob.
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meh, I don’t consider caring about what I buy/drink to be snobbish, because by that standard I’m a snob at everything. If I’m going to do something, I like to do it right.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
They have two big screens in front of the bar, IIRC, and its not like its packed for sports. So you get good beer, and probably a front row seat on a TV or two.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
They really have a nice niche, not many places make good english-style beer in Ontario. Mostly, it’s our own style which is influenced I think particularly by the Dutch/Germans and also Americans (don’t laugh, they do have some good beer if you look past the major ones). Ironic since our country was British founded, but we don’t do British beers that much, e.g. IPAs, malty beers and what not. That’s sort of changing, but we still prefer hoppier beers generally, which is what I would label part of the Dutch/Germany model.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
I hate these headlines
Maple Leafs look for first win in Dallas since 2003 (from TSN)
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The Maple Leafs haven’t won since Tuesday of this week—the kind of streak that’s all too familiar for the Leafs, who haven’t defeated the Montreal Maroons since 1938.
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by Nirbo on Nov 25, 2011 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
The Maple Leafs look for their first win against the Cleveland Barons since 1978.
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They do that to a lot of teams though, I’m not calling Leafs bias on this one.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
‘Inter-conference game of no real importance to happen’ not really much of a headline.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 25, 2011 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
Today, the Maple Leafs will face some team from the South
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Leafs are 1-0-0 against Dallas when they wear the Mooterus jersey. It is a shame for them those went defunct in 2006.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 25, 2011 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
that’s ok before Tampa it was the Leafs haven’t won in Tampa since 2009
and now it’s Leafs haven’t won 7-1 in Tampa since tuesday.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
No.
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
/lol
R.I.P. Habs playoff hopes for 2011-12.
And also, FCK LUCIC.
Did I mention the FLYRES ARE ASS?
And it's pronounced Kool-YO-meen, fool.
by not norm ullman on Nov 25, 2011 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
fuck it . I do. Olympic gymnastics is fun to watch.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Do we have to talk about the Canucks here, too?
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
WAAAAY TOO EARLY
Who knows what teams he’ll be with….
Come get your duds in order 'cuz we're bound to cross the water, HEAVE AWAY, me jollies, HEAVE AWAY -- There's a Loblaws on Carelton?!
That soft goal gave me a hard Colboner...
I think this is overly bold.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Can anyone tell me what a swagger move is in hockey?
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Kris Versteeg chewing on his mouthguard.
or more seriously Pavel Datsyuk’s shootout moves.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Ribeiro’s through the legs tap in a couple years ago
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
okay, cuz I was watching the Bruins Detroit game and the announcer says a player did a swagger move
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Swagger is related to sports through basketball. I guess anything goes in their search for ratings. Hockey swagger usually lands you on your ass if you exhibit too much.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
AKA Mr. Baggiest Pants Worn By Anybody From Stratford Despite Being The Whitest Kid Ever Before Becoming Famous
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
aka Mr. He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s making a list, he’s checking it twice.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Detroit’s players are almost eligible to receive OAS.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Datsyuk is still balls out redonkulous, though Lidstrom and Zetterberg are showing some age
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Zetterberg is only 31, Lidstrom SHOULD be showing his age by now.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
This just in:
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News at 11.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Jared From London, however, is a gentleman and a scholar
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Ya but they JaredFromLondon guy in an internet tough guy who starts bar fights
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Nov 25, 2011 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know much about Jared Leto himself but I like 30 Seconds to Mars
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
I know some things about him through friends and other sources. He’s an asshole who just loves to bang younger girls. Like many men? maybe, but I dont have to like manwhores.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
yah, it’s about time Lidstrom slowed down, he wasn’t going to keep it up forever
but Zetterberg is fading, every time ive seen him this year he looks slower and more mistake prone
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
He had a horrible giveaway on Boston’s second goal.
by ShahofToronto on Nov 25, 2011 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
it's finally becoming true...
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by Likely on Nov 25, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Thank God they fucking lost, even if it was in a SO.
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Seconded. My girlfriend has been texting me after every Bruins win to remind me the Bruins have won lately. It will be a breath of fresh air to not get such a text today.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 25, 2011 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
hahaha, apparently Rask went nuts after the loss again
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:59 PM EST reply actions
What is that dude’s deal
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
he is a nut job
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
he’s a total loose canon.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 25, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
apparently it was just swearing down the tunnel and then a bunch of banging in the dressing room
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
he speaks Dion? who knew.
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by Chuck Diesel on Nov 25, 2011 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
Question: Why does EDM keep benching MPS?
Send that fucker down. I’d be outraged if they just kept healthy scratching Kadri every game. No way he’s waiver eligible.
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I want to trade for him
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
with who, Franson? That’s really the only asset “available” for trade that EDM would want.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
words for me, also a guy like Blacker + a pick might interest them
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
I gotta think they’d be asking for either Franson or Gardiner, some one ready to step into their lineup.
Gardiner should be on the Leafs list of untouchable prospects though. Kid looks gooooooood.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t trade Frason for MPS straight up anyways. Looking at his stats, he hardly impresses a lot. I admit I haven’t watched his play, so if someone could shed light on him that would be useful.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
MPS has untapped potential, no way what he is showing with EDM right now is all he is capable of, in saying that, I still would be hesitant to dump Franson for him… I kinda think Codys hould stick around here for a while.
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 25, 2011 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Just not sure where that potential is. He did get ~34 pts in 70ish games last year, which is good for a rookie but his stats in other leagues don’t really jump out.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
Careful judging a 21 year old by box car stats in the NHL alone. From what I’ve seen he is coming along at a similar pace to Kadri.
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Couturier was a fucking steal at #8 and everyone knows it.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
I couldn’t believe he fell to that. IMO it was silly on the part of everyone past about #3 to pass on him but thats just me…
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
And the Jets went off the board and took Schiefele, as did the Sens with Zibanejad.. Stupid, stupid decisions.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 25, 2011 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Zibanejad was not off the board. Schiefele was but FWIW he is destroying in the O right now.
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can you imagine the damage couturier would be doing to the Q if he was there?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
He didn’t improve from 2 years ago to last year.
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so? the fact that he is contributing at an NHL level is proof enough for me that he would destroy that league
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Fair enough.
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This just in
Damien Cox is still a complete idiot. His the Spin today is atrocious. Yeah, the Pension plan is to blame for the Leafs not being “successful” since they became owners. It’s not, say, it’s a salary cap world where key players are locked down early and long-term, and the process of building a franchise takes long-term work improving depth as well as attracting talent when it (rarely) becomes available. Nope, that’s not it.
The problem is you clicked on The Spin. That was a mistake. I read the headline and knew I would be pissed when I read that, so I didnt.
The only way to live as a leafs fan: with an self-deprecating sense of humour.
I know, maybe I’m just a masochist or something. It was a bad idea all around.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Its so weird having so many games on in the middle of the day on a Friday.
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Toews just pickpocketed Getzlaf behind Hiller and set up Sharpe for a goal. Great play.
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Jonas Hiller is killing my fantasy team
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
me too
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
the other fucker killing my fantasy team is Martin St. Loius took hi 6th overall
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
That was an insane move. The man is 36.
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he had 90ish points three years in a row though
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
99, 94 the past two years
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
But he is bound to disappear any year. At that age the risk is just too high.
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yeah.. i got giddy seeing 99 last year. i wonder what his other stats were like last year.
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
1019 PDO
2.50 Corsi
oZone start / finish exactly the same at 48.6
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
his P/60 is close this year. 2.74 – 2.39
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
PDO is actually higher this year at 1036
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
ice time has gone up. his drop off is really weird.
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
How about on the power play?
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im not sure where do find powerplay toi numbers
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Behind the net and NHL.com has it.
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Err
Have it
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.84 p/60, 3.57 TOI/60 on the pp this year
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
4.86 P/60 in 4.22 TOI/60 last year.
wow his point production has dropped ALOT on the pp. That will come up almost guaranteed.
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
PDO on the PP is 955 this year
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
He is still getting the time (a tad lower, but I think they are just drawing less penalties). He’ll bounce back but I still wouldn’t count on him to be a top 10 pick at his age.
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Getzlaf...
-402 on the year now, thanks for helping my fantasy team out buddy
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
-402
thats a terrible plus minus
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
My fantasy team agrees, I have won +/- once in like 8 weeks now
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
And that’s while having Shea Weber who is +400
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
ive lost plus minus every single week. i hate it
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
The guy I’m playing this week has Toews. Even with the 4 point game I’m still beating him by 14 points.
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
Most of my team is around the 14-18 point range, James Neal has been my best player with 22 points but most guys fall in that range
I’ve just been fortunate to have Horcoff put up 4 points this week and Grabner/Ovechkin get 3 each. A bunch of other guys have 2.
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
Actually make that 12-18
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
And Hemsky had 3 points too!
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
1-1 Marlies in the 1st
Kadri has an assist on an Josh Engel goal
http://theahl.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=1008914
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kadri is actually tearing it up right now. i really want to see him with the big club
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
Needs 1 more point tonight to be a ppg i think
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
Kadri is shooting 2.9% in the AHL. Yikes.
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Ya that’s pretty bad.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
yeah.. he’s not scoring but i think his NHL game will be more of the “playmaker’s” role anyways. he sets up some pretty plays
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
He’s getting points as a playmaker, but he’s still shooting ~3 per game, so he is trying to score.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
so think about how many points he will be gettign when his shooting % normalizes
/swoooon
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Yes
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
thought I heard he was centre since Colbourne was up
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Dont think so, I think he’s winging Zigomanis
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
hmm maybe he is switching around 1:20 mark
http://video.mapleleafs.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=446&id=137275
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Dunno. Either way, he SHOULD be playing LW if that’s where he’s progressing in the bigs.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
I think he can be a centre in the big leagues if he works for it, but that might be just me.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
according to today’s game sheet he’s playing centre but who knows
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by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
No doubt, we see that skill even at the NHL level… but I would like to see him score more. We’ve seen him do it before.
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like 2-1 Stl
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
gah must have just happened as i was typing
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Wait, Kadri is playing in the A right now? Then why do NHL.com previews keep listing him as on the IR with a knee injury?
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
probably because he was sent down before he played in the NHL after he healed and no one thought to fix it
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
when he was sent down the first time he didn’t play a game and got called up and played three with leafs though
@phoking_awesome
by pho king awesome on Nov 25, 2011 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
Ha thinking same thing
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
Their D can’t control shots and the big 3 aren’t producing.
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My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
Yet Selanne is STILL about a PPG
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Selanne rules
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
I was offered Selanne for Grabner in a deep keeper dynasty league. I should have taken it because fuck Grabner
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
What a tank.
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My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
I think after his 2 point night tonight he actually is a PPG
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure he’ll be sitting at 21 in 22gp but I’m not 100% on that
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
They know I picked Getzlaf and Fowler and they want to ensure that I fail by going a collective -700 every game
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
giving bobby ryan an out to be traded to the leafs
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously
When are the vultures going to start circling the Ducks?
They are awful and have way too much talent up front.
Get on the phone Burke. Get a piece of that “best line in hockey”
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Getzlaf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Please
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
for that I’l trade some serious players.
by Goosemonster on Nov 25, 2011 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Hedberg got me a shutout to boot
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
islolnders
6 games getting shut out? 6 games getting shut out.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
Didn’t we get shut out a lot last year? Or was it the year before?
Did we even hit 6 times?
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
last year
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"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
though I dont think we were at 6 game already
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"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
Thank God. Plus, HAHAHABS
I honestly don’t care when PHI gets points anymore as they’re pretty much a playoff lock. Their offensive is dyn-o-mite and goaltending solid.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
Beginning of the season I figured it would be us, Carolina or Montreal in the 8th spot…since I couldn’t see one of those top teams falling. Things have gotten more interesting with Florida playing well, New Jersey not being terrible but Tampa falling. So really anything could happen at this point…other than the Islanders making it
I predicted the bubble East teams to be Tampa, NYR, Car, us, Montreal, and NJ
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This was my prediction
So I was way off on Florida. Carolina and Washington are behind my prediction and Ottawa is ahead. Besides that I did pretty well.
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Habs in over Leafs
Seeing that makes me cringe
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by Chris Stoikoff on Nov 25, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Brian Gionta
Is a -5 this week. Fuck the Habs and Fuck Brian Gionta for being on the ice for every goal against and also for elbowing our saviour
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Only in hockey would a team down by 2 play so hard to score a goal with 8 seconds left. Awesome :)
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Watching the preview for the game on TSN, I can’t express how awesome it is to hear other teams taking the Leafs seriously. No more “they’re a solid, young team” or “they’re rebuilding, and have a lot of promising young guys” or “they are really going to compete”. Now it’s legitimate concern about the Leafs’ speed and how good Kessel and Lupul are. According to Dallas’ coach, the Stars’ game plan revolves around slowing down the Leafs’ dangerous speed, not just having their way with a crappy young pseudo-team.
It’s fantastic.
Come get your duds in order...
booo
chansler Clayton Hansler
Kenny Ryan goes down. It’s hard to tell what happened. Trying to catch it on replay, but Ryan helped to the bench by the #Marlies trainer.
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"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
woooo
chansler Clayton Hansler
Nazem Kadri with a wrister from the high slot gets his second goal of the season and tied the game at two. #boomgoesthedynamite
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"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
NOW he’s a PPG
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 25, 2011 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Holy shit
In the Pittsburgh game there are 3 goals in 6 shots.
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I hate baby blue on jerseys so much.
by Tickle Me Aulie on Nov 25, 2011 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
Dont mind the Jays ones in small doses but those Pens ones are awful
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"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
You're right.
I hate baby blue on hockey jerseys so much.
by Tickle Me Aulie on Nov 25, 2011 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Personally I think they should switch all NHL jerseys should be red except the Leafs. That way it’s easier for children to learn which teams are evil (all 29 of them), and which team is good (Leafs).
As a Toronto sports fan I proudly follow the lessons of lachrymology.
"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
Did Phillips just score on his own team again?
by Tickle Me Aulie on Nov 25, 2011 7:25 PM EST reply actions
chansler Clayton Hansler
Nazem Kadri just piling up the points. #Marlies take the lead after a scramble in front leads finally to a Toronto goal.
and
chansler Clayton Hansler
Kenny Ryan not on the bench for the #Marlies
As a Toronto sports fan I proudly follow the lessons of lachrymology.
"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
chansler Clayton Hansler
Kenny Ryan back on the ice in the third period. #phew
As a Toronto sports fan I proudly follow the lessons of lachrymology.
"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
Columbus beating Buffalo.
Winnipeg beating Carolina.
Pittsburgh continuing to make Ottawa cry delicious tears of fail.
Detroit beat Boston.
Philly beat the Habs.
Everything is well in the East, so far.
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Now if the Leafs win and Canucks lose you’ll be ecstatic
by TheDeek on Nov 25, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Even if I don’t get both, one will soften the blow of the other.
Less so if it’s the Leafs losing, though, as then I’ll have to deal with hordes of Canuckleheads doing their daily bandwagon shuffle.
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Theyve won the last 2 but havent really looked dominant or anything…beating the sens and Avs really isn’t that impressive
I was really torn by that game. While the Canucks losing to the Sens would be hilarious, I don’t want the Sens to keep forgetting that they suck.
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
good on Buffalo
Any team that has that dirty head-butting Kaleta and scrum sucker punching Gaustad desrve to suck. I hate Bufflao and wish thm nothing but misery.
by Jack rides ducks on Nov 25, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
and yes
I loved it when Lucic ran over Miller. HAHA! Scew you Buffalo!
by Jack rides ducks on Nov 25, 2011 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Then you’re an idiot.
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by AM18 on Nov 25, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ignoring the pecking at each other, running a goalie who is basically unprotected and unprepared is pretty scummy, I don’t care who is in net and what team they play for
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
When Miller comes back
I hope Chara freight trains him onto the LTIR for the rest of the season.
by Jack rides ducks on Nov 25, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
now you’re just trying to be a shit disturbing prick
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
so how many times did ryan miller bang your mom?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
Not as much as I
When losing an argument on the internet, be sure to attack someones grammar. That is the only way to save face.
That’s actually what the ’07 Sens were doing instead of playing in the SCF.
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He wishes that Miller hit that as many times as he did? What, is there a Buy 10 Get One Free club?
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Switch the numbers around and you got it.
"If you've ever questioned whether or not @dboyce47 is a gamer, well, the answer is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face." - Sean Boulton
if he fills his punch card he gets a free foot long assorted sub
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
I love that PPP has Your Mom Joke threads that are longer than other teams’ entire GDTs.
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
the mom jokes are pretty stale
by Jack rides ducks on Nov 25, 2011 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
just like the bread on the free assorted sub I got with my punch card, they always cheap out on the free swag
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 25, 2011 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Kinda like an exchange program. “Give A Footlong, Get A Footlong!”
"If you've ever questioned whether or not @dboyce47 is a gamer, well, the answer is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face." - Sean Boulton
That’s because he didn’t dig deep, give 110% or win the battles in the corners.
"If you've ever questioned whether or not @dboyce47 is a gamer, well, the answer is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face." - Sean Boulton
by AM18 on Nov 25, 2011 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So running goalies is okay as long as they’re not nicknamed after Transformers?
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
Hate Boston significantly more.
As a Toronto sports fan I proudly follow the lessons of lachrymology.
"He drives that new car around town and feels really good about it." - Ron Wilson
"Vancouver, BC: A massive inferiority complex with a city." - TheOtherAndrew
"HOPE is more than a postponed disappointment" - Epica
The NE division is weird. It has the Leafs and four scum-sucking, dirty, cheating, despicable and/or laughably failing teams. I find it odd that no other division has that same concentration.
by LeafInVancouver on Nov 25, 2011 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
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