Cheering for Boston. Why? I consider Boston our bigger rival, we just have not played the Leafs enough when it matters to develop that rivalry.
I guess it comes down to which franchise I respect more- that is the bruins. It was easy when Bergeron was there but as much of a Rat has Marchand is I would take him on my team any day over the prima donnas down the 401. Add in the Cdn media's fawning over everything Leafs and its an easy choice. Its fun to see Leafs fans/media cope with the annual letdown and within a couple of months its back to plan next yrs parade.
Also, Ottawa has the bruins pick by way of det this year - let it be in the 29-31 range.
If I may say so, I feel the exact same way. Any hockey fan who knows anything of NHL history MUST respect the Canadiens’ achievements and legion of hockey titans. I can never “like” the Habs, but at least as far as I’m concerned, I see them as an ‘honorable enemy’ of sorts.
Besides… I have a soft spot for you Habs fans. My father’s father was born in Quebec, and my family has deep roots in the province. I think of a line from an ‘80s cold war movie when a Russian colonel is speaking to a captive American: “to me you are a comrade, similar to myself. Just opposed by an act of fate.”
Had I been born up there, I might be one of you. Then again, I might have been a Bruins fan anyway. Who knows? But blood is thicker than water, as they say.
Toronto reminds me of New York too much. And I f***ing HATE New York. The Leafs, their fans, and their media are a nuisance to us. Very hard to respect that whole “thing” they have going on.
I do like a number of posters on your board....Leaf board ...well they are a bit nuts.
I thought the Bs would have a bad year. If they make it past round 1, I will be happy.
I second this.
As an aside, always been impressed by the heightened sense of community on your forum. Posters seem to genuinely care for one another, something you don’t often see on this site as a whole.
We are definitely a tribe unto ourselves. There are a couple of posters there that have become personal friends of mine, and my life is definitely richer for it.
I’ve also posted there many times and my interactions were positive and cordial.
Decent people are always welcome.
However, best for non-Bruin fans to steer clear of your GDTs.
Welcome once again to our forum and best wishes.
Right back atcha.
Of things that can’t be unseen.
Oh, man.
Concrete evidence that these are indeed strange times we’re living in.