SirClintonPortis
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Going ~.200 gives all cause for pessimism. Because no team does that in this post-lockout era, except for us. Even Buffalo the past couple years was never that bad.
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Going ~.200 gives all cause for pessimism. Because no team does that in this post-lockout era, except for us. Even Buffalo the past couple years was never that bad.
Surely you can understand how annoying it is when people are openly cheering for your team to lose in GTDs and spend whole PGTs reminding everyone how much we suck and how we'll never win anything. If I want to read posts of that nature, I can read the Bruins out of town thread, thank you.
Do you know why coaches as a rule of thumb get fired during terrible slumps (for example the worst one since 1940)? It's because generations and generations of hockey teams have seen that once things are broken, as a rule they don't get better. Unlike most jobs, Coaches will always get fired, because firing has proven more profitable than keeping. It was the survival of the fittest idea. This team is done with Michel Therrien. It goes for this year and the future.
JLP
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Maybe, but for sure our coach has a tendency to push the stupid button.
So our expectations sink.
Takeru
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A similar case can be made about seeing people mindlessly cheering for short term wins even though our chances at post-season success are bleak.
In the end, everyone has their own way of wishing the best for the team, just because you disagree doesn't mean these people shouldn't be allowed to post what they think.
There's always the ignore function if it's too annoying for you
A similar case can be made about seeing people mindlessly cheering for short term wins even though our chances at post-season success are bleak.
In the end, everyone has their own way of wishing the best for the team, just because you disagree doesn't mean these people shouldn't be allowed to post what they think.
There's always the ignore function if it's too annoying for you
Of course you can post what you think. But then people who disagree can then post what they think. When you post that you hope the Habs lose on a Habs forum, you can expect some push-back. Frankly I though most of the pro-winning posts were pretty mild considering. For example I didn't see any of the pro-winning side suggesting that the pro-losing people were being "mindless" about it.
CupInSIX
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mechantmardi
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i can understand the viewpoint of the tankers... its long term vs short term
but in the modern NHL, any team has a chance to win once the playoffs start...
in 2006 the 8th seed oilers went to game 7 of the stanley cup finals
in 2010 as an 8th seed we faced the 7th seed flyers in the ECF
in 2012 the LA Kings won the stanley cup as an 8th seed
but in the modern NHL, any team has a chance to win once the playoffs start...
in 2006 the 8th seed oilers went to game 7 of the stanley cup finals
in 2010 as an 8th seed we faced the 7th seed flyers in the ECF
in 2012 the LA Kings won the stanley cup as an 8th seed
Tabarouette
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Some people here aren't fans. They just want something to hate, like any drunk uncle who doesn't watch hockey.
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I know drunk uncles, they're usually snoring on the couch. The tv is watching them.
I don't know how you establish who is a fan and who isn't. The more the merrier. Ultimately, it's a multiplicity of views that adds spice and interest, not everyone saying the same thing or agreeing on the one way to get things done. Look at the fans who wish for tanking -- it's only for their perceived good of the team. They are probably as passionate as those fans wanting the Habs to be in the playoffs at all costs, every year.
There's no way you can tell for sure who is or isn't a fan. I think lots of people hate the current Habs regime and use HF to vent.
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these people have hated every habs regime tho, at some point it's just them being haters
Seb
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There sure are lot's of things to hate from the Gainey/Gauthier/Martin era.
And Bergevin's era is starting to look not much better.
Tabarouette
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I know drunk uncles, they're usually snoring on the couch. The tv is watching them.
I don't know how you establish who is a fan and who isn't. The more the merrier. Ultimately, it's a multiplicity of views that adds spice and interest, not everyone saying the same thing or agreeing on the one way to get things done. Look at the fans who wish for tanking -- it's only for their perceived good of the team. They are probably as passionate as those fans wanting the Habs to be in the playoffs at all costs, every year.
well if you don't watch the games and complain about DD's turnover while he's on the bench, you're not a fan, and that happens fairly often around these parts
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well if you don't watch the games and complain about DD's turnover while he's on the bench, you're not a fan, and that happens fairly often around these parts
I dunno, how many of your drunk uncles post here? Ask them, during moments of sobriety.
LaP
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No jokes, I nearly bought a Jimmy Dowd jersey just for kicks.
Do you have a David Ling jersey?
Anyone has chance to win the cup? Last 4 cups:
2015 - CHI
2014 - LA
2013 - CHI
2012 - LA
Yea sure thing buddy...
We've been in long-term mode for the long-term; meanwhile, someday never comes. Windows open then close, because the last step is never taken.
I guess I shouldn't complain - I do a similar thing in video games. When I come across better weapons/ammo/health stuff, I simply save it for later, when I'll really need it. Think ahead! Then suddenly the game ends and I haven't used any of it.
If only the NHL had save & reload points...
I guess I shouldn't complain - I do a similar thing in video games. When I come across better weapons/ammo/health stuff, I simply save it for later, when I'll really need it. Think ahead! Then suddenly the game ends and I haven't used any of it.
If only the NHL had save & reload points...
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lol @ just being haters. Such broad, sweeping generalisations.
I'm in the "don't want to tank + fire Therrien ASAP" camp. Pretty much a lose-lose situation. My stance itself is destined to tank.
You're proving that there are several shades of tanking as well as booster-type fans:
You have:
Tank for Auston at all costs fan.
Tank for Auston and don't fire the coaching Foxholer in order to help tank.
Tank for Auston but fire the coaching Foxholer, can't take him anymore.
Tank for Auston but fire both Foxholers.
The rabid positivist, cheer for the Habs or you're not a real fan, approach.
The realist -- cheer for the team but don't get your hopes too high.
Make the playoffs fan but make sure you don't miss them by so little that you end up with too low a pick, fan.
Make the playoffs but fire the coaching Foxholer.
The fire everyone fan, cause he can't stand waiting any longer for a Cup run and no longer trusts current regime.
The fan who issues medical prognosis, without having access to medical records.
Probably lots more variations.
Exactly! As opposed to simply "haters" or "non-fans" (whatever that is - I consider a non-fan to be someone who has never posted on or even heard of this forum, lol)
Good list. I'm not on there, specifically. I'm more of a hybrid of 2 or 3 there, with details also left out.
Since I was old enough to actually comprehend the games I watch (early 70s), it's been a long strange trip...
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I never said it shouldn't be allowed. The post I replied to seemed to imply some opinions weren't desired in this thread, hence my reply to express disagreement. However, that post and any other that I disagree with are totally legitimate.
As for the contrasting the harshness from either side, it's not a pissing contest on who has the least or milder replies to the other side. For instance, I could say none of the pro-losing side said the pro-winning side weren't real fans of the teams. We can go a long way on this track, but it won't resolve much.
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