NHL N/V March: Pull My Finger

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marioinblack: Sep 21, 2007; Number 1 Bullshit

You guys just wish your teams had rivalries as intense as the Tampa/Florida rivalry. Do your rivalries even have trophies?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor%27s_Cup_(Florida)

# ? Mar 15, 2017 23:32

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# ? May 10, 2024 02:55

xzzy: Mar 5, 2009

That actually owns and I think every state should have a trophy that all professional teams in that state compete for.. whoever has the best regular season (by percentage of wins) in a calendar year gets the trophy. Winning a championship is the golden snitch.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 23:38

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Spring Break My Heart posted:

What a worthless post.

Your subsequent posts, that had content, were good. This post, however, was not. Please put more effort into your posting, like you did in your subsequent, good posts.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 23:39

Aphrodite: Jun 27, 2006

Aye Doc posted:

I think it would be cool if the NHL moved towards an NBA-style of rivalry where it's dudes competing with each other to try to be the best there ever was, and the really meaty stuff coming from the friendships that fall apart in pursuit of this*. unfortunately a lot of this hinges on the players having personalities and it would take fiddy years to get us there with hockey, plus it's easier for that to develop in a game with shorter rosters. I guess really that this is a bad idea that is ill suited for the NHL, however it's a cool dream world I am imagining where my sport is popular. we get a bit of it with Crosby but that's about it as far as I can think

_{*extremely casual NBA viewer}

This is happening right now.

For example, though they are offseason friends, scruff bearded robot Sidney Crosby is trying to prove he's better than Brad Marchand, who carried him through the World Cup.

# ? Mar 15, 2017 23:52

Stretch Marx: Apr 29, 2008; I'm ok with this.

iospace posted:

Would you rather go to a game against the Senators or would you rather go to a game against the Sharks, assuming everything else is the same?

Definitely the Sharks. If I was a Rags or Isles fan I wouldn't like the Devils. Not because of some sort of rivalry; but because the loving Devils are boring as gently caress to watch. I don't care who the team is playing as long as the game is fun to watch. The only possible rivalries that are ever worth it come from two teams being both really good and being evenly matched. Forced rivalries by location are always disappointing because generally one team is better than the other.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 01:41

Duke Chin: Jan 11, 2002; _{^{Roger That:}}
MILK CRATES INBOUND

_{_{^{- FUCK THE HABS -}}}

Aphrodite posted:

When I think coaches who will bench bad defensemen for good ones, I certainly think of Claude Julien.

I gotta say, it is sill super weird as hell to see all the habs poo poo on the wall behind him when he's doing his post game pressers and what not.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 01:51

yellowcar: Feb 14, 2010

Aphrodite posted:

This is happening right now.

For example, though they are offseason friends, scruff bearded robot Sidney Crosby is trying to prove he's better than Brad Marchand, who carried him through the World Cup.

umm wrong, it was when he and MacKinnon were trying to see who could be the better Tim Horton's drive-thru jockey.

Zodijackylite posted:

There are no more rivalries anymore because Habs fans hate Emelin more than Kreider.

Feel free to trade for him to make the dream a reality! :v:

# ? Mar 16, 2017 02:46

A Typical Goon: Feb 25, 2011

Stretch Marx posted:

Definitely the Sharks. If I was a Rags or Isles fan I wouldn't like the Devils. Not because of some sort of rivalry; but because the loving Devils are boring as gently caress to watch. I don't care who the team is playing as long as the game is fun to watch. The only possible rivalries that are ever worth it come from two teams being both really good and being evenly matched. Forced rivalries by location are always disappointing because generally one team is better than the other.

I hate watching games against the Wild cause they're pretty boring overall but I love games against the Blues cause the teams clearly hate each and poo poo normally goes down when they face the Jets

# ? Mar 16, 2017 02:58

DJExile: Jun 28, 2007

THat just happened. :stare:

The flyers looked competent for 3 periods.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 03:06

DuhSal: Aug 16, 2004; I will, brother. I promise.; Pillbug

A Typical Goon posted:

the teams clearly hate each and poo poo normally goes down when they face the Jets

I feel like this could be applied to a lot of teams who play the Jets.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 03:21

iospace: Jan 19, 2038

DJExile posted:

THat just happened.

The flyers looked competent for 3 periods.

They used up their competence for the rest of the year.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 03:39

DJExile: Jun 28, 2007

iospace posted:

They used up their competence for the rest of the year.

Probably, but at this point holy poo poo that is honest to god the first time in all of 2017.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 03:56

Sharks Eat Bear: Dec 25, 2004

Not to rain on your parade, but even the 2017 Flyers shouldn't have a problem beating the current Pens roster. If MAF had played it would have been at least 7-0

# ? Mar 16, 2017 04:13

Schlesische: Jul 4, 2012

Sharks Eat Bear posted:

Not to rain on your parade, but even the 2017 Flyers shouldn't have a problem beating the current Pens roster. If MAF had played it would have been at least 7-0

I mean come on. Sid played 20:59. Malkin played 17:24. Kessel played 14:39. They were a combined 0-0-0 -5 with 5 SOG.

I get that the defence is a tire fire, but if I am able to eat the fact that Carey "I am still the best player the Habs have had in over a decade" Price had a rough month in February, I think you can eat that your superstars had a bad game.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 04:36

Aphrodite: Jun 27, 2006

Our team only has 2 hall of famers and an all star right now.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 04:37

Teemu Pokemon: Jun 19, 2004; To sign them is my real test

With full no movement clause

Fire Holland yesterday

# ? Mar 16, 2017 04:48

Duckman2008: Jan 6, 2010; TFW you see Flyers goaltending.; Grimey Drawer

Flyers - Penguins was a legit rivalry for the last few years, kind fizzled last year and this year between the Flyers getting bad and players getting traded. I wouldn't compare it to Wings and Aves in the 90s, but it was legit better than average games for sure.

Plus on a fans perspective there are always teams that can be more exciting than normal. Growing up I hated the Devils and Rangers, but those were the games to watch. I lived in Nashville about 6 years ago, and the Preds game Wings games at that time were great because the Wings knocked out the Preds multiple times in a short time frame so everyone hated the red wings.

Also, I can't put into words how happy I am that the Red Wings are finally. It making the playoffs. Something I have been rooting for since 97.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 04:51

achillesforever6: Apr 23, 2012; psst you wanna do a communism?

Sharks Eat Bear posted:

Not to rain on your parade, but even the 2017 Flyers shouldn't have a problem beating the current Pens roster. If MAF had played it would have been at least 7-0

That and they just came back from a road trip in Western Canada

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:00

Duke Chin: Jan 11, 2002; _{^{Roger That:}}
MILK CRATES INBOUND

_{_{^{- FUCK THE HABS -}}}

muuhahahahahah let chaos reign eternal

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:00

Furnaceface: Oct 21, 2004

Aphrodite posted:

Our team only has 2 hall of famers and an all star right now.

I dont remember Hawks or Bruins fans being like this after their Cup wins. Hockey died both years LA won so I dont know if Kings fans were like that.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:01

Sharks Eat Bear: Dec 25, 2004

Schlesische posted:

I mean come on. Sid played 20:59. Malkin played 17:24. Kessel played 14:39. They were a combined 0-0-0 -5 with 5 SOG.

I get that the defence is a tire fire, but if I am able to eat the fact that Carey "I am still the best player the Habs have had in over a decade" Price had a rough month in February, I think you can eat that your superstars had a bad game.

I thought Crosby had a very solid game. Malkin and Kessel could have been better but didn't look outright bad to me. I just have zero expectations for a Pens team missing Letang, Daley, Maatta, and for the 3rd period having only 5D with Hainsey out. Let alone the injured forwards.

I'm not complaining though, they've still found a way to win a bunch of games despite the injuries, largely propelled by Crosby and Malkin.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:05

Duckman2008: Jan 6, 2010; TFW you see Flyers goaltending.; Grimey Drawer

In other news, women's hockey:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/...re-iphone-share

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:05

Neodoomium: Jun 20, 2001; You are now hearing this
noise in your head.

lol the wings lost to Colorado

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:06

Kalenn Istarion: Nov 2, 2012; Maybe Senpai will finally notice me now that I've dropped :fivebux: on this snazzy av

Mike_V posted:

Actually, I think you'll find it was a good thing they lost 7-2

https://twitter.com/CoachsCornerDC/status/842000258532032512

I say this as a true blue Canadian:
Don Cherry is dumb as a bag of rocks

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:12

iospace: Jan 19, 2038

Neodoomium posted:

lol the wings lost to Colorado

RWAS right now: :suicide:

Everyone else: :unsmigghh:

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:14

Infidel Castro: Jun 8, 2010; Again and again
Your face reminds me of a bleak future
Despite the absence of hope
I give you this sacrifice

Kalenn Istarion posted:

I say this as a true blue Canadian:
Don Cherry is dumb as a bag of rocks

That's an insult to rocks, man.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:29

LumpyGumby: Feb 22, 2012; "Here's the world famous hockey player sitting in the penalty box for slashing..."
-Snoopy Brown
42g - 65a - 107pts
106gp - 317PIMS

Holy poo poo we won.

AND we scored more than once?

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:34

fits: Jan 1, 2008; Love Always,
The Captain

so far in 2017 avs are like 1-17 against the west but 7-9 against the east :shrug:

# ? Mar 16, 2017 05:36

Mr.Trifecta: Mar 2, 2007

I usually only post during the playoffs when I try to will the Wild to not lose against the Blackhawks for the 213412312 time. This is the year I break that tradition. WE WILL DEFEAT DARTH KANE.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 06:11

Koopa Kid: Aug 21, 2007

Kalenn Istarion posted:

I say this as a true blue Canadian:
Don Cherry is dumb as a bag of rocks

# ? Mar 16, 2017 06:31

tofes: Mar 31, 2011; #1 Milpitas Dave and Buster's superfan since 2013

Duke Chin posted:

muuhahahahahah let chaos reign eternal

brent burns lol

# ? Mar 16, 2017 07:45

Cocaine Bear: Nov 4, 2011; ACAB

Mr.Trifecta posted:

I usually only post during the playoffs when I try to will the Wild to not lose against the Blackhawks for the 213412312 time. This is the year I break that tradition. WE WILL DEFEAT DARTH KANE.

gently caress the wild.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 08:36

stab: Feb 12, 2003; To you from failing hands we throw the torch, be yours to hold it high

Zodijackylite posted:

There are no more rivalries anymore because Habs fans hate Emelin more than Kreider.

gently caress CHRIS KREIDER

# ? Mar 16, 2017 12:51

some kinda jackal: Feb 25, 2003; �
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Duke Chin posted:

muuhahahahahah let chaos reign eternal

World -> upside down

But seriously, I dislike the guy but I'd love to have him on my team :unsmith:

some kinda jackal fucked around with this message at 13:12 on Mar 16, 2017

# ? Mar 16, 2017 13:10

barnold: Dec 16, 2011; what do u do when yuo're born to play fps? guess there's nothing left to do but play fps. boom headshot

just watched BOS-CGY after missing it last night and Jesus loving Christ, Khudobin is such a bad backup that it makes my eyes bleed to watch.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 13:14

Jamwad Hilder: Apr 18, 2007; surfin usa

It's very weird to me that there are only two teams in the entire NHL with multiple 30 goal scorers. Especially since one of them is Boston.

Actually there are only 13 players in the entire league with 30+ goals

# ? Mar 16, 2017 13:17

Aphrodite: Jun 27, 2006

Turdsdown Tom posted:

just watched BOS-CGY after missing it last night and Jesus loving Christ, Khudobin is such a bad backup that it makes my eyes bleed to watch.

Yeah it feels dumb to complain about a 4-2 win with an ENG on top of it, but both of those goals were real bad.

If anyone ever tries to argue +/- is a good stat show them how 5 guys on the ice got a minus for that second one.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 13:35