Sharpie Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just now, Tazio said: He’s the reason I’m a Habs fan. One of the sports shows on a Saturday in the 70’s started showing hockey highlights and he just seemed so far ahead of any other player on the rink. And played the game differently to everyone else. For some reason the Canadiens always seem to have a superstar , Dryden, Cournoyer, Beliveau,so many, I was never a Canadiens fan, started with the Leafs and then when Canucks came into the league, as I had watched them in the minors I continued to follow them, there first captain was Orland Kurtenbach one day I was in a large store and I saw Kurt, he was an idol to my son so I went and I apologised for bothering him and told him my son who was a big fan of his had just had his tonsils out and could Kurt give me an autograph, he said sure but I just live across the road come on over I have a picture he can have, so he took me and autographed the picture for Robert. a few years later I was in uniform getting my season ticket, the manager and one of his cohorts came in and made some crack about the police, I said the police should be here because this ticket is theft with what you are giving the coach to put on the ice, Kurt was the coach. He heard what was going on an invited me in he said it was good of me to support him and he appreciated it, I told him I appreciated him giving me a picture and his autograph. I know this is no Canadiens, bu Kurt is an example of why I love the sport the teams and most of the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 4 hours ago, jonesy said: With the Canucks officially out of the reckoning for the playoffs, it's now a case of either a) siding with my son in supporting the Capitals, or b) winding him up by supporting the teams they play against. Side with another Canadian team. That way, you'll get to experience the usual level of disappointment you get as a Hearts supporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsandonlyHearts Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 All 16 play off teams now confirmed. Just need to finalize the seedlings. Hopefully the Bruins get either wild card #1 and play the Canes. Or move up to seed #3 in the East and play the Leafs. Don’t want Panthers in the first round. They’re an offensive beast. Love play off hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 36 minutes ago, jonesy said: Quite like the Flames for no other reason than I liked their badge as a kid. My best mate is a Leafs fan after having lived in TO. He describes it as a very similar experience to being a Hearts fan Your mate is not far wrong. The last time the Leafs won the Cup, or even made it to the final, was in 1967. In 1967 there were only 6 teams in the NHL. I'm a Leaf fan too, but they really have an appalling playoff record. For that reason, I'm paying only marginal interest this year until (unless) they get past the first round of the playoffs. I've been let down too many times. They have an uncanny ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 And the Habs remember how to play in the last game of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) Yeah I can pick teams Hearts went fifty years without a cup, Canucks are more than that and don't even look like making the play offs in my time if i even live to 110. My wife used to say Rob as far as teams are concerned you can sure pick "em of course she went further by suggesting using the same system I used when looking for a wife, when I got a pure winner. Edited May 1, 2022 by Sharpie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 13 hours ago, Sharpie said: Yeah I can pick teams Hearts went fifty years without a cup, Canucks are more than that and don't even look like making the play offs in my time if i even live to 110. My wife used to say Rob as far as teams are concerned you can sure pick "em of course she went further by suggesting using the same system I used when looking for a wife, when I got a pure winner. We're loyal to Hearts because we love them, not for any daft reason like success on the field. We were both lucky in our choice of wife and married the best. Fortunately for me, my wife had lower standards. I doubt if you love the Canucks, and I certainly don't love the Leafs, although we both support our local teams and hope for their success. At least the Canucks made it to the Stanley Cup finals in 1994, and lost by the narrowest of margins. The Leafs haven't made the finals since 1967. 54 years and counting!! Woeful. Leafs are the 4th best team in the NHL this year and have the leading scorer in Auston Matthews, but they'll still get knocked out in the first round of the playoffs, for the 6th consecutive year. I've set my expectations at the appropriate level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Maple Leaf said: We're loyal to Hearts because we love them, not for any daft reason like success on the field. We were both lucky in our choice of wife and married the best. Fortunately for me, my wife had lower standards. I doubt if you love the Canucks, and I certainly don't love the Leafs, although we both support our local teams and hope for their success. At least the Canucks made it to the Stanley Cup finals in 1994, and lost by the narrowest of margins. The Leafs haven't made the finals since 1967. 54 years and counting!! Woeful. Leafs are the 4th best team in the NHL this year and have the leading scorer in Auston Matthews, but they'll still get knocked out in the first round of the playoffs, for the 6th consecutive year. I've set my expectations at the appropriate level. Yes its fine for you you can identify your lowest level as a Canucks fan even that is out of sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalgaryJambo Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 The 2022 Playoffs are underway, living in Calgary I’m a Flames fan. I go to games at the Saddledome - I’ll be at some playoff games as ticket availability allows. First round we have Dallas. Hopefully we go far this year as we have a decent team. Does anybody else support an NHL team? Go Flames Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I like the Red Wings... Oh wait, our playoff hopes disappeared months ago. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, CalgaryJambo said: The 2022 Playoffs are underway, living in Calgary I’m a Flames fan. I go to games at the Saddledome - I’ll be at some playoff games as ticket availability allows. First round we have Dallas. Hopefully we go far this year as we have a decent team. Does anybody else support an NHL team? Go Flames Go! Habs. Not a good season to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Just now, Tazio said: Habs. Not a good season to say the least. Habsed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 5 hours ago, CalgaryJambo said: The 2022 Playoffs are underway, living in Calgary I’m a Flames fan. I go to games at the Saddledome - I’ll be at some playoff games as ticket availability allows. First round we have Dallas. Hopefully we go far this year as we have a decent team. Does anybody else support an NHL team? Go Flames Go! Me too, although my favourite time by far was back in the '80's when we slowly caught up to, then surpassed, the great Oilers team of that era. Looking pretty hopeful this year but will have to go some, assuming it happens to get by the Avalanche, they look scary as fek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) The Blackhawks are getting out their golf clubs. Again. Edited May 5, 2022 by Konrad von Carstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Game 3 of the final later. Watched Game 2 and Colorado looked some team. TB couldn't cope at all with their pace. TB back on home ice tonight though so will be interesting to see if they can get some sort of revenge. Lose tonight though and think it'll be a 4-0 series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I’m an Oilers man but been pretty barren stuff since the heady days of Gretzky, Messier, Coffey and Kurri etc I was really spoiled in those days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 4 hours ago, jonesy said: With the small handful of teams I have a connection to/soft spot for having been pumped out along the way, it's been good to see a team that wears maroon do well (even if the superbly named Pat Maroon plays for the Bolts!). Hoping it goes to game 5 on Friday night as I can stay up to watch it. Think you'll be getting your wish as TB 6-2 up after the second...which is my signal to turn in. Plus the Premier Sports ad breaks are annoying me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Game 6 about to start. Can Colorado get it done? Or do we go to a decider? Hopefully I stay awake as I missed the winner in Game 5 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Colorado the champs. Roll on next season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) ... Edited July 9, 2022 by Alan_R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Searches it a few times. This used to be the official jk. ice hockey thread but had a name change? Anyway... Edinburgh Capitals are back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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