Shady Posted November 14, 2014 Report Posted November 14, 2014 How about proclaiming a winning season before it even starts?How did that turn out for you? Kinda like your prediction that the Jets would beat the Leafs in the playoffs a couple of years ago. The Leafs were there. Didn't see the Jets though. Quote
BubberMiley Posted November 14, 2014 Report Posted November 14, 2014 Kinda like your prediction that the Jets would beat the Leafs in the playoffs a couple of years ago. The Leafs were there. Didn't see the Jets though. Yes, I sure would have felt stupid if I then went and called people idiotic for engaging in such speculation. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Big Guy Posted November 14, 2014 Report Posted November 14, 2014 I suggest that being a fan and supporter of a particular team allows and expects you be very, very optimistic as to future games. What makes watching a game an enjoyable experience is the prejudicial way in which you view the action. The experience is even better if you are watching the game in the company of another fan, supporting the same team or supporting the opposition. I leave it to the bookies, statisticians, general managers, coaches et al to objectively analyze the teams and predict the outcome or the spread. It is particularly enjoyable when "your" team is considered the underdog but manages to win. Leafs for the Stanley Cup! Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
overthere Posted November 15, 2014 Report Posted November 15, 2014 It was 'you cannot make this shit up' laughoutloud material when the Leafs played the Bruins this week. The Toronto networks like Sportsnet and TSN had it hyped like it was Game 7. The wounds of the Bruins breaking the Leafs backs a couple years ago have obviously not healed. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
overthere Posted November 15, 2014 Report Posted November 15, 2014 Great, leave this thread, leave this branch and no need to come back. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Boges Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Posted November 17, 2014 DaFuq is with the Leafs in Buffalo? It's pretty much a Home Game. Real Leafs fans that don't want the fake experience at the ACC go to Buffalo in droves. Sabre fans pay for their Season's tickets by selling their Leaf tickets to Leaf fans. Yet the Leafs crap the bed everytime they play there even though this Sabres team is an AHL squad. Quote
guyser Posted November 17, 2014 Report Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) It was 'you cannot make this shit up' laughoutloud material when the Leafs played the Bruins this week. The Toronto networks like Sportsnet and TSN had it hyped like it was Game 7.No idea what station you tuned in for that to be heard, but I heard them talking about the embaraassment earlier in the year against Boston at ACC. Since then they turned it around and the talking heads wondered if they could keep it going and beat them this time. Most said they didnt think it would happen and yet it did. The wounds of the Bruins breaking the Leafs backs a couple years ago have obviously not healed. Nor should they, keep that fresh as a reminder of what happens when you grip the stick too tight Edited November 17, 2014 by Guyser2 Quote
guyser Posted November 17, 2014 Report Posted November 17, 2014 DaFuq is with the Leafs in Buffalo? Yet the Leafs crap the bed everytime they play there even though this Sabres team is an AHL squad. Not everytime, just seems like it. But crap the bed they did. Didnt watch more than a minute . Quote
overthere Posted November 18, 2014 Report Posted November 18, 2014 No idea what station you tuned in for that to be heard, but I heard them talking about the embaraassment earlier in the year against Boston at ACC. Since then they turned it around and the talking heads wondered if they could keep it going and beat them this time. Most said they didnt think it would happen and yet it did. It was the lead story on both TSN and Sportsnet for the day before the game and game day. Not coincidentally, both are based in Toronto. They weren't talking about this year, the hilarity centred around the horrible, soul destroying loss in 7 games a couple years ago. For the ROC, it was a highlight of the playoffs. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
guyser Posted November 18, 2014 Report Posted November 18, 2014 It was the lead story on both TSN and Sportsnet for the day before the game and game day. Not coincidentally, both are based in Toronto. Then switch the feed you are watching, SN leads w the team in that region, unless no one else but the Leafs are on the sched. Kind of silly, watch the S Ont feed and hear about the Leafs...shocker isnt it? They weren't talking about this year, the hilarity centred around the horrible, soul destroying loss in 7 games a couple years ago. For the ROC, it was a highlight of the playoffs. Glad the country tuned in. Leaf fans dominate the landscape. Quote
Boges Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Not only did the Leafs concede a Safety last night, the Preds also tacked on a Converted Touchdown. 2 pretty sad results in a row for the Leafs. Thank God for the Raptors. Edited November 19, 2014 by Boges Quote
guyser Posted November 19, 2014 Report Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Thank God for the Raptors.Yup ! I have to think there will be huge changes coming. All management brass were at the practice this morning. My uneducated guess is....Khdri, Gardner and one of either Kessel or Lupul will be on the move. Trading for a goaltender and a defenceman As for me....my cable was out last night, so I was saved the anger of watching. Worked on the boiler heating system instead, good thing too, I got it all working ! Edited November 19, 2014 by Guyser2 Quote
Big Guy Posted November 19, 2014 Report Posted November 19, 2014 Wow, watched that blowout. How can a team look like Cup contenders one night and then look completely inept (in ALL areas) the other. Is it the job of coaches or captains or who to get these guys up for a game? Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
overthere Posted November 19, 2014 Report Posted November 19, 2014 On the other hand, Nashville is a changed team. They have a new coach and a few guys that can score, for the first time in many years. Their defencemen are really good, led by Shea Weber. They have a world class goalie in Rinne, finally healthy. They play a high speed hard checking style. They will do well I think. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
guyser Posted November 19, 2014 Report Posted November 19, 2014 Is it the job of coaches or captains or who to get these guys up for a game?When one gets to that level it is everyones own job to be prepared and ready to go. No one expects every night their play is awesome, sometimes ( like all of us) it just isnt there for whatever reason. Thats when a teammate steps up and fills the void. When no one steps up....you look at the clock and see its 8-0. Quote
Mighty AC Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) 2 pretty sad results in a row for the Leafs. Thank God for the Raptors.I loved that the fans gave Vince a standing ovation during his video tribute last night and then booed him when he subbed into the game. That was awesome! Edited November 20, 2014 by Mighty AC Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Boges Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Posted November 20, 2014 I loved that the fans gave Vince a standing ovation during his video tribute last night and then booed him when he subbed into the game. That was awesome! I'm of the opinion that Vince quit on the team and was a soft player. That being said, the success of Basketball in Canada can be directly linked to his prominence as a legit star in Toronto. Quote
overthere Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 I loved that the fans gave Vince a standing ovation during his video tribute last night and then booed him when he subbed into the game. That was awesome! It was pretty creepy that Vince Carters mother travels with the team. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Mighty AC Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) It was pretty creepy that Vince Carters mother travels with the team.She doesn't always travel with them does she? I assumed it was just because Vince was being honoured in Toronto. Edited November 20, 2014 by Mighty AC Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
overthere Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 I don't know. It was still a bit creepy. She used to live with him in TO and went to all the games. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Big Guy Posted November 23, 2014 Report Posted November 23, 2014 I think the Leafs refusing to salute the crowd after the last win was a major mistake. I also think that we will hear more about this, a question about the captain and his roll and some real fan reaction before, during and after their next home loss. That really was a dumb thing for those blue jersey millionaires to do! Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Big Guy Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 Leafs won in Toronto tonight and "returned" to their salute to their fans. It appears that nobody believed the tap dancing by the captain and other spokespersons when asked about their snub. I also understand that Phaneuf was called to a meeting with the money guys and was asked to review his obligation as captain and if he wanted to keep the job. He decided he did and everything is back to like it was before the team gave the finger to the fans. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
overthere Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 Didn't Phaneuf win the award for most overrated player in the league, as voted on by the players? I know he was loathed by his team mates in Calgary and in Red Deer as a junior. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Black Dog Posted November 24, 2014 Report Posted November 24, 2014 I think the Leafs refusing to salute the crowd after the last win was a major mistake. I also think that we will hear more about this, a question about the captain and his roll and some real fan reaction before, during and after their next home loss. That really was a dumb thing for those blue jersey millionaires to do! Toronto: every molehill an Everest. Quote
Boges Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Posted November 24, 2014 Well now that they comfortably beat the Lightning and Red Wings they've gone from worst team in the league to best team ever. GO LEAFS!!!! My Facebook feed is telling my Pat Quinn died. That sucks. Quote
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