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Old 02-27-2018 | 05:00 PM
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Old 02-27-2018 | 08:07 PM
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^ I'll see and raise Snow with Sharelli.
Old 02-28-2018 | 08:37 AM
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^ I'll see and raise Snow with Sharelli.

Sure but do they have billboards?
Old 02-28-2018 | 10:25 AM
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Please. No one has money for billboards here.
Old 02-28-2018 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Please. No one has money for billboards here.
It's all going to your new arena. Duh.
Old 02-28-2018 | 02:34 PM
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Hey at least we got one. Calgary is about to lose their team because the city doesn't want to pay. It's a no-win situation, one way or another. Unless you're the owner. Then you win big time.
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Old 02-28-2018 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
Hey at least we got one. Calgary is about to lose their team because the city doesn't want to pay. It's a no-win situation, one way or another. Unless you're the owner. Then you win big time.
I would be uber-shocked if the NHL let the Flames go. A major Canuckian city with an established fan base...? That does not grow on trees...

And all because the owners are throwing a tantrum that the Calgary mayor isn't an idiot? I applaud whatever that guy's name is for sticking to his principles.
Old 03-01-2018 | 07:27 AM
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omg they won a game!
Old 03-02-2018 | 11:48 PM
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Wow! Trade 1/2 the team away, give up 50+ shots in both games and 50 saves two in a row & win 2 in a row after losing for a month?

Ok, maybe they'll win the remaining 17 and squeak in!

ya right.

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Old 03-03-2018 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
I would be uber-shocked if the NHL let the Flames go. A major Canuckian city with an established fan base...? That does not grow on trees...

And all because the owners are throwing a tantrum that the Calgary mayor isn't an idiot? I applaud whatever that guy's name is for sticking to his principles.
​​​​​ That's not Bettman at all. He doesn't give a hoot about the Canadian market. If he did, Quebec city would have a team again. He's all about American teams. Isn't Seattle next on the expansion list? Instead he's all about leaving teams in failing markets like the panthers or coyotes, where no one gives a rats ass about hockey. He was even in support of the threats of Calgary leaving if they don't get a new arena
Old 03-03-2018 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
​​​​​ That's not Bettman at all. He doesn't give a hoot about the Canadian market. If he did, Quebec city would have a team again. He's all about American teams. Isn't Seattle next on the expansion list? Instead he's all about leaving teams in failing markets like the panthers or coyotes, where no one gives a rats ass about hockey. He was even in support of the threats of Calgary leaving if they don't get a new arena
Well, let's see who wins this game of chicken then...I seriously doubt the Flames leave. But, you have a point.
Old 03-03-2018 | 09:14 AM
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Hey! I need the Coyotes here so I can go to one game a year.


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Old 03-04-2018 | 02:34 AM
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3 in a row, 3 points out of a wild card spot.

They are crazy.
Old 03-04-2018 | 03:26 PM
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Whoa...read the Brooks' column today on the Post. And man, he took a nice shot at Sharelli...

OUCH!
Old 03-04-2018 | 04:26 PM
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Watched the first 2 periods of the Craps vs Leaves outdoor game, Leaves gonna Leaf...
Old 03-04-2018 | 04:30 PM
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Was not a fan of NBC shutting the game off to tune into SNL though. WTF.
Old 03-04-2018 | 05:30 PM
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What is the deal with the Leaves ghost inmate uniform?
Old 03-04-2018 | 08:00 PM
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As for the game..
Old 03-05-2018 | 01:42 PM
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What is the deal with the Leaves ghost inmate uniform?
I hated it, too much white. They said on the broadcast that it was in tribute to the Canadian Navy

eh?
Old 03-06-2018 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I hated it, too much white. They said on the broadcast that it was in tribute to the Canadian Navy

eh?

It was annoying to look at.


4 in a row? I dream I'm a dreamer.


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Old 03-06-2018 | 11:06 AM
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The white was definitely annoying and overdone, totally agree
Old 03-06-2018 | 11:21 AM
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Sabres...
Old 03-06-2018 | 11:40 AM
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Sabres...
The Leafs are now 29-72-6 all time in Buffalo, that's including the first two seasons between those teams, when Toronto won the first six visits in Buffalo. Unfuckingreal.
Old 03-06-2018 | 11:41 AM
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This just in!!!


Oilers still suck!!!
Old 03-06-2018 | 11:42 AM
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They blew a 2 goal lead against Arizona. For fuck sakes. Squeezed out a win in OT...magically.
Old 03-06-2018 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
This just in!!!


Oilers still suck!!!
It takes skill to suck when you have McDavid. Seriously.
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And I nearly spat out my tea this morning when I read some drama going on in Edmonton about how "fans" are heckling McDavid...?!?!?

Are they beyond stupid?!? If Oil suck this much WITH him, can they imagine what the team would be like WITHOUT?!?? What are some Oilers fans drinking...Dumb@$$ juice?
Old 03-06-2018 | 09:35 PM
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That was ugly.

Felicidades on your hat trick laine.
Old 03-07-2018 | 09:29 AM
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And I nearly spat out my tea this morning when I read some drama going on in Edmonton about how "fans" are heckling McDavid...?!?!?

Are they beyond stupid?!? If Oil suck this much WITH him, can they imagine what the team would be like WITHOUT?!?? What are some Oilers fans drinking...Dumb@$$ juice?
Bandwagon fans gonna bandwagon

These are the same idiots that were touting Oils to the Cup yo in the summer
Old 03-07-2018 | 09:49 AM
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The Leafs are now 29-72-6 all time in Buffalo, that's including the first two seasons between those teams, when Toronto won the first six visits in Buffalo. Unfuckingreal.
Now that's a stat..

I've been to a few games in Buffalo & I only remember one Toronto win..
Old 03-07-2018 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
And I nearly spat out my tea this morning when I read some drama going on in Edmonton about how "fans" are heckling McDavid...?!?!?

Are they beyond stupid?!? If Oil suck this much WITH him, can they imagine what the team would be like WITHOUT?!?? What are some Oilers fans drinking...Dumb@$$ juice?
Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
Bandwagon fans gonna bandwagon

These are the same idiots that were touting Oils to the Cup yo in the summer
Yep.... bandwagoners, for sure.

I saw the coach sticking up 100% for McDavid on TV, saying that he goes well out of his way to support the community (tons of charity events, hospital visits to see kids, etc), and busts his back on the rink, day in, day out. They showed a clip of McDavid and he's like "yeah. I don't know what to say" and he shrugged it off and chuckled. I'm sure it eats at him a bit, but, I remember the same thing with Gretzky when I was kid. People would hate on him simply because he was good.

To put it into perspective.. Kucherov is playing on the best team in the league and he's racked up 86 points. McDavid is on one of the worst teams in the league, and has racked up 80 points. Yeah, he must really suck
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Sadly it's that way everywhere, when Sid was slumping in 2016 a vocal minority in this city wanted to trade him... Trade the best player on our team and one of the top players in the world. Then he leads his team to back to back cups and suddenly everyone's back on his nuts. Just how it works with bandwagoners sadly.
Old 03-08-2018 | 11:12 AM
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I've always perceived Sid as having a heart of gold and being a true ambassador of the game. His "slump" in 2016 wasn't even that bad. He still managed 85 points. Also considering that he's making a bit less than what he could be making, only a dummy would want to trade him. He's a cap hit of under 9M. His points total this year may not be his highest, but he's still way up there. I would bend over backwards to have him on my team

Some people, though...
Old 03-08-2018 | 06:26 PM
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Rangers Lightning 7-1? Or am I being optimistic?
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4-1 in the second, what do I win if I called the score?

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Old 03-08-2018 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio
4-1 in the second, what do I win if I called the score?

:P
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Old 03-08-2018 | 09:19 PM
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5-1 with 20:00 left, I'm in good shape for a Nostradamus award.


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Old 03-08-2018 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio
5-1 with 20:00 left, I'm in good shape for a Nostradamus award.


lol
Embrace the rebuild, dude. I've looked at what the Rangers did and what they got back...I think they will have a quicker turnaround than most teams.
Old 03-09-2018 | 08:13 AM
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Embrace the rebuild, dude. I've looked at what the Rangers did and what they got back...I think they will have a quicker turnaround than most teams.

It was better than I expected, 5-3 is much less of a beat down.
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Marchand's just gotta Marchand...

I mean, he's a pretty good player now...does he still have to resort to such shenanigans?

https://www.tsn.ca/bruins-marchand-f...ving-1.1022558



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