Vanderbeek Thanks Fans, Devils Fanbase Finally Turning The Corner?

[devils1119]

Complaining about sellouts??? Come on now.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Complaining about sellouts??? Come on now.

HF brah. We do the inconceivable.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

Yes. I was trying to think of all sorts of creative ways to explain the 2nd part of it to the 2 9-year-olds I took to the game today. ("swallows their gum" was the best I could think of ). But I didn't hear the chant at all today. Maybe because we sat downstairs?

you get the award for closest to the true meaning. One letter off.

And for what it's worth, as a long distance fan that didn't grow up with the local rivalry bred into me, the chant is probably why all our games are so low on crowd noise on TV broadcasts because when VS first did our games it was pumped up and I was instantly annoyed with the whistle start to it every 5 minutes - IF THAT. Then to hear it when we weren't even playing either team it just came off as lame and way too repetitive. As if everyone wanted to claim to be the guy that "started it - did you hear me? LOLZ!" Yeah, not so much.

 

[manilaNJ]

It never really bothered me too much -- until this past game against Carolina.

People were trying to force it every couple of minutes, and none of them seemed to get the point as it rapidly got weaker and weaker with every attempt. It was brutal to sit through.

 

[Wingman77]

you get the award for closest to the true meaning. One letter off.

And for what it's worth, as a long distance fan that didn't grow up with the local rivalry bred into me, the chant is probably why all our games are so low on crowd noise on TV broadcasts because when VS first did our games it was pumped up and I was instantly annoyed with the whistle start to it every 5 minutes - IF THAT. Then to hear it when we weren't even playing either team it just came off as lame and way too repetitive. As if everyone wanted to claim to be the guy that "started it - did you hear me? LOLZ!" Yeah, not so much.

Apparently the mics are toned down because of how Steve and Chico call the games inches away from the crowd and MSG turns their mics up more so they can be heard clearer

There have been more lines to that chant that don't make it loud enough to hear on TV and in your case being where you live, that you wouldn't even know about.....'rangers suck, flyers swallow, and a combo of: avery watches, gagne gags (when he was a flyer), bettman bends and some more I'm forgetting

 

[cj225]

I hate the idiot component of it, and I say to my dad quite often "don't you miss those nice, cozy nights of 12,000 people at a Devils game?" But I know its better this way. I just wish when its sold out it would be more like the atmosphere/crowds we had in the playoffs than we had today, or some of the other sellouts this year. To be fair, a couple of them were great crowds and not just a building full of tools, so I can't throw all of this year's crowds under the bus.

Haha my dad and I say that all the time. It's more the ones who can't make it to the big games (Rangers/Flyers) so they come to the games after that and just yell the entire game. So and so sucks, DeBoer is a terrible coach, SHOOOOT, and don't forget that stupid chant our fans must do a million times a game.

I'm not dissing the crowd noise because for most it's been nice to see a crowd, but I think the playoff crowds were far better than regular season.

Wait a minute... this team has BANDWAGONERS...? *YOUDON'TSAY.jpeg*

Be thankful they're contributing to the noise. Our fan base has been embarrassed by lackluster (AKA 12,000, sit-on-their-hands, glare-at-the-ones-trying-to-start-chants-and-support-the-team people) crowds for too long.

It sickens me people are now complaining about them. Instead of complaining, how about trying to teach them about the sport of hockey and the team NJ Devils? Fans from before our Cup winning years did the same for new fans who hopped on the bandwagon in 95, 2000, 2001 (yes even then) and 2003. Guess what? THOSE FANS ARE NOW DIEHARDS. Even if they don't want to admit it.

I was never embarrassed by the size of our crowds, I guess that's just me. Teaching some of these baffoons about hockey is absolutely impossible, but if you're willing to take that task on, more power to you.


*I already stated previously that people were going to disagree with me and have a very different opinion. We weren't all born to agree.

 

[MartyOwns]

Yes yes yes yes yes.

We need to stop the 2nd part of that chant.

Keep it at Rangers suck, the 2nd part is ridiculously bad on every level.I hope it was not too loud today with all of the kids there.

I would be fine with doing away with ‘rangers suck’ as well. but the flyers line makes me cringe every time I hear it…and its not like I haven’t said some downright sick and depraved things in jest before…but not in front of kids. to me, its truly embarrassing…and to be honest, I don’t even remember when it started. kovy’s first playoffs here? either way- I don’t know how to stop it but it should be stopped.

 

[cj225]

I would be fine with doing away with ‘rangers suck’ as well. but the flyers line makes me cringe every time I hear it…and its not like I haven’t said some downright sick and depraved things in jest before…but not in front of kids. to me, its truly embarrassing…and to be honest, I don’t even remember when it started. kovy’s first playoffs here? either way- I don’t know how to stop it but it should be stopped.

The other night when we played the Flyers, it was the loudest I've ever heard it. It's not cool at all...

 

[ILikeItVeryMuch*]

B..but they do swallow.

 

[MartyOwns]

my issue is that swallowing should not be viewed as derogatory

 

[cj225]

I think it's the age of the fans at these "rival" games...as you get older it's not so cool anymore.

 

[Devils Dominion]

I hope the 2nd part of the chant eventually is phased out naturally, but all I can do is not participate in it and try to convince others who I know around my seats not to do it.

I know some fans that will start Let's Go Devils chants when they hear someone starting to whistle (sabotage style).

 

[cj225]

I hope the 2nd part of the chant eventually is phased out naturally, but all I can do is not participate in it and try to convince others who I know around my seats not to do it.

I know some fans that will start Let's Go Devils chants when they hear someone starting to whistle (sabotage style).

I've definitely tried to do that before. Sometimes you can only do so many chants when it's done every 5 minutes.

 

[Devils Dominion]

I've definitely tried to do that before. Sometimes you can only do so many chants when it's done every 5 minutes.

Good job, I'll do the same in my section.

The only game this year where that chant was done over and over and over to a point of me thinking "**** already" was the Carolina game.

Let's hope it's a phase and our fans wise up and drop the vulgar and embarassing "swallow" chant.

 

[MartyOwns]

maybe an email to the devils? kind of what they did for homo larry or whatever he was called?

I can see the email they would send out now..

Devils Army, your passion has led to our _-_-_ record at home, and we thank you! While we appreciate your intentions, please refrain from chants including vulgar language. We want to make Devils games an enjoyable event for fans of all ages! blah blah blah PR is easy as balls blah blah

 

[njdevil26]

I don't mind the Rangers suck chant at all..... when we are playing the Rangers. I think it the Flyers swallow chant should die... just because it's stupid. Just change the standard chant to Flyers suck when they are in the building. Also, the IQ of our fanbase is very low... stop chanting about how other teams suck when we are losing.

 

[njdevil26]

maybe an email to the devils? kind of what they did for homo larry or whatever he was called?

I can see the email they would send out now..

Devils Army, your passion has led to our _-_-_ record at home, and we thank you! While we appreciate your intentions, please refrain from chants including vulgar language. We want to make Devils games an enjoyable event for fans of all ages! blah blah blah PR is easy as balls blah blah

What are we all children? Our job as fans is to make the place a horrific place to play for opposing teams because it gives our boys an advantage.

What should we chant?

"AFTER LOOKING AT RECENT STATISTICS WE ARE MARGINALLY BETTER THAN THE FLYERS!" clap clap clap clap clap.

Or should we all sit on our hands which is what it seems like most of you want anyway.

 

[cj225]

What are we all children? Our job as fans is to make the place a horrific place to play for opposing teams because it gives our boys an advantage.

What should we chant?

"AFTER LOOKING AT RECENT STATISTICS WE ARE MARGINALLY BETTER THAN THE FLYERS!" clap clap clap clap clap.

Or should we all sit on our hands which is what it seems like most of you want anyway.

Who is saying that?

Also there's a differene between making it a "horrific place" and just being downright nasty with disgusting chants.

 

[njdevil26]

Who is saying that?

Also there's a differene between making it a "horrific place" and just being downright nasty with disgusting chants.

"Downright nasty with disgusting chants" ... really? American sports fans are such babies. FLYERS fans are the nicest people on the planet compared to the most well behaved European soccer crowd. Our fans can't even get a Let's Go Devils chant right as it's distorted and out of sync after five seconds.

If downright disgusting and nasty is the feeling you get when you hear the words "suck" and "swallow" then I don't know what to tell you. We have a "supporters section" where people in the last row might stand and everyone else will complain about a loud horn or other people standing. We have a long way to go.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

The NFL addressed this growing problem - now there's a number to text message on the back of the seats to report people who are drunk, belligerent or using obscene language around families and children. You just text their section and seat number and security comes down and looks on or escorts them out. I'm sure that's the end result coming because some people can't exercise good judgement or know when enough is enough.

 

[cj225]

The NFL addressed this growing problem - now there's a number to text message on the back of the seats to report people who are drunk, belligerent or using obscene language around families and children. You just text their section and seat number and security comes down and looks on or escorts them out. I'm sure that's the end result coming because some people can't exercise good judgement or know when enough is enough.

The Devils have one too, but it's kinda hard to report an ENTIRE arena full of people!

 

[cj225]

"Downright nasty with disgusting chants" ... really? American sports fans are such babies. FLYERS fans are the nicest people on the planet compared to the most well behaved European soccer crowd. Our fans can't even get a Let's Go Devils chant right as it's distorted and out of sync after five seconds.

If downright disgusting and nasty is the feeling you get when you hear the words "suck" and "swallow" then I don't know what to tell you. We have a "supporters section" where people in the last row might stand and everyone else will complain about a loud horn or other people standing. We have a long way to go.

One day when you grow up and realize how many children attend our games and you have to be the one to explain to them why fans chant that, then maybe you'll understand.

 

[MartyOwns]

What are we all children?

believe it or not, some people at the game are children. look, if the swallowing thing was clever, or had a slight redeeming quality anywhere I’d say whatever. but you really think by chanting ‘flyers swallow’ during a Senators game is making our building difficult to play in? its vulgar and embarrassing…if you told someone in ohio that new jersey chanted about other teams swallowing, they’d go ‘yup, that’s NJ for ya!’ which is even sadder. we can do better than that

 

[Better Call Sal]

I just realize the only thing I can do is not join in on the 2nd part. There just isn't anything I can do about the hundreds of others. I don't mind the Rangers suck chant, just as long as it is not every single second of the game.

 

[njdevil26]

One day when you grow up and realize how many children attend our games and you have to be the one to explain to them why fans chant that, then maybe you'll understand.

So we as Devils fans have to set an example for thousands of sporting clubs around the world?

I don't have any kids.. but I imagine it will go like this:

-Daddy, what are they saying?

-Something that only adults say. Don't you forget that.