NHL Hockey thread

[Barrister]

BB isn't an hockey fan. He's a Jets fan.

I'm a Jets fan, and then a hockey fan.   

[Grey Fox]

BB isn't an hockey fan. He's a Jets fan.

I'm a Jets fan, and then a hockey fan.   

Where does Calgary fit in that?

[katmai]

Oh sure Beeb. Being in van has nothing to do with it

[Neil]

Neil hates the Nucks because they're a bunch of heartles, talentless hacks - not because they're on the West Coast.

And their fans are ignorant, bandwagon trash, which also has nothing to do with the West Coast.

[Barrister]

BB isn't an hockey fan. He's a Jets fan.

I'm a Jets fan, and then a hockey fan.   

Where does Calgary fit in that?

Hey man - when you're starving, when you're desparate, you can't judge what men will do in order to survive.  I'm not proud of what I did, but what's done is done.

[Valmy]

But I don't hate teams based solely on geography or latitude, though.  That's what makes no sense to me. 

Neil hates the Nucks because they're a bunch of heartles, talentless hacks - not because they're on the West Coast.

It is not the location of those teams.  It is why they exist and who their fans are.  They are beyond bushleague.

Fuck them.  The very sight of shit like the Tampa Bay Lightening makes me want to wretch.  Which is why losing them pissed me off so much.

Now if one of them stops being a bushleague joke maybe I will not hate them.  A few of the California teams have graduated from that status.

[Barrister]

Back on topic. 

You seem quite confused about the dominant topic of conversation here.   

To in fact get it back on topic:

Atlanta Spirit, True North in negotiations about Thrashers sale, relocation
By Chris Vivlamore


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Atlanta Spirit has begun negotiations with True North Sports and Entertainment on the sale of the Thrashers, which would result in relocation to Winnipeg, according to a person familiar with the NHL's sale process.

A deal has not been completed and it is also not known how long the two sides have been negotiating. However, the fact that talks are on-going negotiations could mean the Thrashers would relocate to Manitoba perhaps as soon as next season.

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, reach via e-mail, said there was "nothing I'm prepared to say at this point." A True North Sports and Entertainment spokesperson had no comment.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/atlanta-spirit-true-north-947628.html

It's a small, but important point.  I've assumed that TNSE and ASG are talking, as having a number of other news stories.  But no one has reported it as a fact until now.

[Barrister]

But I don't hate teams based solely on geography or latitude, though.  That's what makes no sense to me. 

Neil hates the Nucks because they're a bunch of heartles, talentless hacks - not because they're on the West Coast.

It is not the location of those teams.  It is why they exist and who their fans are.  They are beyond bushleague.

Fuck them.  The very sight of shit like the Tampa Bay Lightening makes me want to wretch.  Which is why losing them pissed me off so much.

Now if one of them stops being a bushleague joke maybe I will not hate them.  A few of the California teams have graduated from that status.

Southern fans seem fine - they're certainly classier than Montreal fans.

There just aren't enough of them.

And I was under the impression that the 'Canes were one of the more successful southern franchises.  They're no Phoenix or Atlanta, to be sure.

Tampa, on the other hand, I gather continues to be a disaster off the ice.

[crazy canuck]

BB isn't an hockey fan. He's a Jets fan.

I'm a Jets fan, and then a hockey fan.   

No Shit

[Valmy]

Southern fans seem fine - they're certainly classier than Montreal fans.

There just aren't enough of them.

That is because most of them are transplants with little real loyalty to the city and team.  Southern fans are just as passionate and um...'classy' as Montreal fans about sports they actually give a shit about.

Well maybe not in Atlanta but they have a reputation for being laid back fans.

The southern teams bring all the excitement of a developement league NBA team.  There is zero interest in Texas for the Stars though at least the D-league NBA teams get a little press.

[Barrister]

BB isn't an hockey fan. He's a Jets fan.

I'm a Jets fan, and then a hockey fan.   

No Shit

As a sport, I much prefer football.  I can sit down and watch a footbal game between almost any random teams and be into it, while the same is not true for hockey.

But there's something about your hometown hockey team.

[Grey Fox]

But I don't hate teams based solely on geography or latitude, though.  That's what makes no sense to me. 

Neil hates the Nucks because they're a bunch of heartles, talentless hacks - not because they're on the West Coast.

It is not the location of those teams.  It is why they exist and who their fans are.  They are beyond bushleague.

Fuck them.  The very sight of shit like the Tampa Bay Lightening makes me want to wretch.  Which is why losing them pissed me off so much.

Now if one of them stops being a bushleague joke maybe I will not hate them.  A few of the California teams have graduated from that status.

Southern fans seem fine - they're certainly classier than Montreal fans.

There just aren't enough of them.

And I was under the impression that the 'Canes were one of the more successful southern franchises.  They're no Phoenix or Atlanta, to be sure.

Tampa, on the other hand, I gather continues to be a disaster off the ice.

We're classless? We're fucking Royalty.

[katmai]

Back on topic. 

You seem quite confused about the dominant topic of conversation here.   

only cause you won't shut the fuck up.
Most of us care about the conference finals more. Jesus Beeb.

[Barrister]

We're classless? We're fucking Royalty.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2008/04/22/mtl-habs.html

[Barrister]

Back on topic. 

You seem quite confused about the dominant topic of conversation here.   

only cause you won't shut the fuck up.
Most of us care about the conference finals more. Jesus Beeb.

Then how come I have to keep bumping this thread back onto the front page?   

I don't see you talking about the Sharks much...