Next panic round begins

Obviously a tough game, but a game we have to win after losing to Calgary.

We can win this game, but it's going to be tough.

GLG at any rate

The boys should come into this loose. Everyone is expecting us to get blown out so a win (even taking it to OT) would be gargantuan.

It will be interesting to see who's in the starting lineup and who isn't.

Change the title, we aren't Montreal here hoping to keep it close.

Rick nash will win the game. For us or Vancouver

Hopefully we can get a point out of this.

It will turn out like every game against the Rioters does. Leafs start strong battle hard and make it look like they can beat them. Then you blink and Vancouver has scored 3 straight unanswered goals and it's over.

Rick nash will win the game. For us or Vancouver

Nash will score his first hat trick as a Canuck and I will cry bitter tears.

Thread title is embarassing, whiny and like we never learned how to write which only just some of us.

Thread title is embarassing, whiny and like we never learned how to write which only just some of us.

Yeah for real.

Positivity breeds success. No way in hell the Leafs are thinking the same way. Need to come out guns'a'blazing on Saturday to have a chance. All this talk of "attention to detail" will be at the forefront during this game. Can't make mistakes against Van City.

I hope Gustavsson starts.

Thread title is embarassing, whiny and like we never learned how to write which only just some of us.
aww moosie its a joke for their riot :P and on how we all panic, you gotta a better idea?

I hope Gustavsson starts.

I like Reimer and all but watching him in net makes me hella nervous....

Thread title is embarassing, whiny and like we never learned how to write which only just some of us.

Kind of apt, when you think about it.

Hopefully we come out on top

GO LEAFS GO

its 2012, weird **** is gonna happen this year. leafs win 5-4 SO :yo:

Reimer scares me. I dont know why but i feel better seeing Gusto in net

It's nice of them to play at 4pm for the leaf nation :sarcasm: They also get to play on a saturday. Can see the nuck fan's being very paranoid for this game, love it!!!

This game today or tomorrow?

Reimer scares me. I dont know why but i feel better seeing Gusto in net

Both our goalies scare me.

This game today or tomorrow?

Saturday

I love that this is a 7pm Toronto time game. No respect for the other parts of the country. Make them go to the game at 4. #centeroftheuniverse.

If the Habs can beat the Leafs 5-0, the Leafs can beat the Canucks in similar fashion...
It has been a long time since the Leafs won in Vancouver, but there is no time like the present for the Leafs to start a playoff drive.

lol love how they forced Canucks to play @ 7 EST which is 4PM their time

If the Habs can beat the Leafs 5-0, the Leafs can beat the Canucks in similar fashion...
It has been a long time since the Leafs won in Vancouver, but there is no time like the present for the Leafs to start a playoff drive.


Habs<<Leafs<<<<Vancouver.

We need to be really goos and capitalize on chances. I dont think we have won in Vancouer for a while, so hopefully its this Saturday.

I love that this is a 7pm Toronto time game. No respect for the other parts of the country. Make them go to the game at 4. #centeroftheuniverse.

haha word. i was tired of games starting so late

lol love how they forced Canucks to play @ 7 EST which is 4PM their time

If the Leafs are forced to make that west coast trip every season then who cares?

I'm playing pro-line sat..the easiest game is leafs/vancouver..here's why..take vancouver +2

Sundin jinx..and his true NHL love the Vancouver Canucks

Our goaltending is pretty putrid

The Canucks have won the last 9 head to head match ups by a combined score of 39-19

the last time the leafs won in Vancouver........... Nov 22, 2003

Vancouvers is 8-0-2 in their last 10 games..

since Nov 2011 our Saturday Hockey Night in Canada record... is 3-8

WE'RE GONNA GET KILLED..... SATURDAY NIGHT!!!

I am a Leaf fan but the Canucks are better than us in every facet of the game. Enough said.

Leafs win 4-2 I think, even though the odds are always against us in Vancouver.

They're gonna be fired up for this one.

i expect leafs to lose. canucks is a pretty darn good team at home

Please win. Somehow.

I just realized that Winnipeg is now equal points behind us as Anaheim is behind 8th seed in the West

Gonna be a tough game for sure. We struggle against Vancouver for whatever reason. Almost since the Canucks have been in the league.

Just realized I'm doing the GDT for this game.

I'm 0-1-1 :laugh:

Pull one out of the hat for once.

Hoping for a win, but expecting a loss. It's a road game in Vancouver, we'll very likely lose, but I won't be mad unless it's a blowout.

Canucks romp in this one. 6-1 final.

I'm playing pro-line sat..the easiest game is leafs/vancouver..here's why..take vancouver +2

Sundin jinx..and his true NHL love the Vancouver Canucks

Our goaltending is pretty putrid

The Canucks have won the last 9 head to head match ups by a combined score of 39-19

the last time the leafs won in Vancouver........... Nov 22, 2003

Vancouvers is 8-0-2 in their last 10 games..

since Nov 2011 our Saturday Hockey Night in Canada record... is 3-8

WE'RE GONNA GET KILLED..... SATURDAY NIGHT!!!

Woah... yeah its going to a massacre.

Bozie42:
I would have never guessed it would be raining in Van today
:laugh:

Vancouver is to Bozak, as Buffalo is to Lupul. Which city for Kessel then? :naughty:

Lol. Leafs > Vancouver.

When losing.

Our record against Vancouver since the lockout is 0-8-1. Is that our worst record against any team since the lockout? I have to imagine it is, if we're averaging less than 0.11 PPG against any other team since the lockout I'd be shocked.

Guaranteed loss coming up

We are facing the #1 PP in the league soo we are in trouble

We prepare like losers, we make threads like losers, it's no wonder we lose games.

:rant:

Leafs will score the 1st goal and look like a dominant team in the 1st period

Vancouver will score 6 unanswered after that

I think it will be bad. 5-1 Loss for the Leafs probably.

Our record against Vancouver since the lockout is 0-8-1. Is that our worst record against any team since the lockout? I have to imagine it is, if we're averaging less than 0.11 PPG against any other team since the lockout I'd be shocked.

Funny that the 1 in 0-8-1 was when Sundin got the win for Canucks.

Lets hope we change it this time. Haven't been in playoffs? On path to change that, then why not this too?

4-2 Leafs :yo:

What is Vancouvers record in day games?

What is Vancouvers record in day games?
They beat us 4-1 at home last season when the Leafs came to town. 4 PM PST start as well. Was at the game too. Not this year, back in Ontario.

Hoping for a huge win Saturday night, but would be surprised if we won....

I love that this is a 7pm Toronto time game. No respect for the other parts of the country. Make them go to the game at 4. #centeroftheuniverse.

i really LOL'd at your tweet.:laugh:

...unless we upgrade our podracer, I think.

Kudos to those who understand the reference. Net-high-five.

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
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Stanley Cup
Rioting
Mayan Calendar ends.

Our last win was 9 years ago in Vancouver...... Maybe since it's 2012 we can grab a W? I'd be happy if we did, we all ways come up short or get blown out.

Stanley cup final preview?

Wow ...way to get me pumped for the game op..:(

We need to win because I'm gonna be there starting a GO LEAFS GO chant !:handclap:

well then we are going to change it up and hell yea we can win this !

I'm playing pro-line sat..the easiest game is leafs/vancouver..here's why..take vancouver +2

Sundin jinx..and his true NHL love the Vancouver Canucks

Our goaltending is pretty putrid

The Canucks have won the last 9 head to head match ups by a combined score of 39-19

the last time the leafs won in Vancouver........... Nov 22, 2003

Vancouvers is 8-0-2 in their last 10 games..

since Nov 2011 our Saturday Hockey Night in Canada record... is 3-8

WE'RE GONNA GET KILLED..... SATURDAY NIGHT!!!

One has to wonder why they're even playing this game.

Ya don't think we will win this game. Hoping to keep it close though.

only way we can win this is if we come out hard or Van decides not to show up

we win 4-3

Guaranteed loss coming up

We are facing the #1 PP in the league soo we are in trouble

I think we'd be lucky to get one PP, honestly. We seem to get so few PP's anymore. :laugh:

I think we'd be lucky to get one PP, honestly. We seem to get so few PP's anymore. :laugh:

dont worry our powerplay failure will make you guys feel good.

only way we can win this is if we come out hard or Van decides not to show up

This is eminently possible. Wouldn't be the first time. The Canucks' record is somewhat deceptive over the last month as they've been playing like ass most of the time but still squeaking into a tie in the 3rd then winning in OT/SO.

And I apologize in advance for the idiotic thread that will be made on the main board when everyone here realizes the game's at 4pst not 7.

Just realized I'm doing the GDT for this game.

I'm 0-1-1 :laugh:

Odds are that you will eventually get one. So here's to hoping you even that record out. :handclap:

Wouldn't be shocked if the Leafs win this one...for whatever reason the Canucks have barely been squeaking by for quite a few games now....kind of like they have a "oh well, somehow we will find a way to win in the end so why bother trying" attitude...at least that's what it looks like to me...not very exciting to watch.

I'll be watching this one for a change. It'll be a real test of their character and their ability to compete in pressure situations against a top team that's on fire.

With that said, I expect us to lose horribly.

GO LEAFS GO!

Btw... have you guys noticed our PP has been having trouble entering the zone? I've noticed that they are so predictable on that entry pass through the neutral zone. They do that drop back pass in the neutral zone, but it freezes everyone on the offense so they are all standing around and everyone gets jammed up. Also, all the opposing defense is across their blue line and it makes entry difficult.

They really need to mix up the zone entry so be less predictable

Man I really hope we can somehow get at least a point out of this. Just found out the the Jets have 8 games in a row at home :help:

I sense a hot streak for them

If you are attending the game, be careful. I went to a game not long ago with a bunch of friends and they tend to get a little antsy. Well, they really hate us.

I love that this is a 7pm Toronto time game. No respect for the other parts of the country. Make them go to the game at 4. #centeroftheuniverse.

But "respect" to people in Europe, if you takes a wider perspective of it. it is nice to watch a Canucks game at a decent time (10pm), and not have to sit in front of a stream at 4am as usually. :)

I can see this game going into OT.

dont worry our powerplay failure will make you guys feel good.

Good to know. :P It just doesn't even surprise me how we rarely get PP's anymore, so I fully expect a 0 PP game for us again so it'll be a 5v5 game most of the time methinks.

Wouldn't be shocked if the Leafs win this one...for whatever reason the Canucks have barely been squeaking by for quite a few games now....kind of like they have a "oh well, somehow we will find a way to win in the end so why bother trying" attitude...at least that's what it looks like to me...not very exciting to watch.

As much as this is true, I think we've been playing better and better gradually over the last few games, and we're ready to break out of our 'slump' soon in one of our upcoming games whether it be against you guys, or against someone else after, but I just really feel we're ready to break out again.

Should be a good atmosphere to this game, Leafs and Canucks games always provide one. :handclap:

PS: Be aware of Cody Godson err Hodgson, it's his birthday on Saturday, and he's from Toronto. So I fully expect him to maybe pot a goal as he should be pumped to play. Only thing holding him back in Vigneault giving him very few minutes again. :help:

I don't get the Canucks fans hatred for us. We've played 9 times since the lockout. :laugh:

I don't get the Canucks fans hatred for us. We've played 9 times since the lockout. :laugh:

It's the whole, Center of the Universe thing, that's why basically. Plus, I've been taught to hate the Leafs growing up watching HNIC. :P

It's the whole, Center of the Universe thing, that's why basically. Plus, I've been taught to hate the Leafs growing up watching HNIC. :P

So jealousy then? :naughty:

In all seriousness, I'm all for friendly ribbing back and forth, but Canucks fans REALLY hate the Leafs, seemingly more so than even our more traditional rivals like Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo.

So jealousy then? :naughty:

In all seriousness, I'm all for friendly ribbing back and forth, but Canucks fans REALLY hate the Leafs, seemingly more so than even our more traditional rivals like Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo.

After what the media did to us last year during the playoffs, I'd rather you guys be the Center of the Universe. Thanks but no thanks. :laugh:

I hate the Leafs, but I don't HATE HATE them like Habs fans etc do, and don't see why I should (other then the whole Center of the Universe thing :laugh:). Not sure why some Canucks fans hate the Leafs so much, I'm sure there are a number of reasons they have, but that's their position to speak in.

After what the media did to us last year during the playoffs, I'd rather you guys be the Center of the Universe. Thanks but no thanks. :laugh:

I hate the Leafs, but I don't HATE HATE them like Habs fans etc do, and don't see why I should (other then the whole Center of the Universe thing :laugh:). Not sure why some Canucks fans hate the Leafs so much, I'm sure there are a number of reasons they have, but that's their position to speak in.

Don't worry I hate the Nucks, but I have reason to other then pure jealousy. Mainly it's their fans, their whining players and all the dives.

Canucks fans hate Toronto because they are in all honesty jealous, that's the only explanation. How were you raised hating the Leafs? Makes no sense. See I hate the Nucks because I form my own opinions and I'm no idiot.

:naughty:

I don't get the Canucks fans hatred for us. We've played 9 times since the lockout. :laugh:
It is historical passed down from father to son and mother to daughter - and it stems back to Vancouver being rejected in the 1967-68 round of expansion as well as being political.

I was a long-time Leafs fan (circa 1958) who was driven away by the antics of Harold Ballard and when Vancouver entered the NHL, that was all she wrote. At least I have fond memories of the glory years in the 1960's and I watched all four Leafs Stanley Cup victories.

Perhaps a review of some history is in order.

There is a historical basis (hockey wise) as well as a built-in distrust of Central Canada going back to BC's entry into Confederation - the whole Western Alienation mind set.

Historically there is good reason for Vancouver fans disliking the Leafs due to Stafford Smythe's deep-sixing the Canucks' entry to the NHL in 1967 with the help of Clarence Campbell when Vancouver rejected Smythe's attempts to build and control a new arena in Vancouver. He vowed to block any Vancouver entry to the NHL:

Back in the middle of 1964, Toronto Maple Leafs’ president Stafford Smythe, seeking new ways to increase his cash inflow, mused that he might, just might, consider building an NHL-sized arena in Vancouver, if Vancouver would grant him free prime property in the downtown area. Smythe and his assistant, Harold Ballard, came to Vancouver to promote his plan.

Reaction in the city was split down the middle. Rabid hockey fans felt that no concession was too great if it meant an NHL franchise. But others differed. Some people were turned off by Smythe’s patronizing attitude. Others felt that the granting of free land was a blatant give-away to eastern interests.

There were even rumors, never confirmed, that Smythe planned to build a hotel complex and a dog-racing track on the site of the proposed rink.

At any rate, Smythe’s proposal was put to the public and was rejected. Smarting with indignation, Smythe said that he doubted if Vancouver would ever get into the NHL in his lifetime.
From The History of Hockey in B.C. by Denny Boyd

It took David Molson of the Habs to intervene and overrule Campbell giving Vancouver its NHL franchise (along with Buffalo) in 1970. By that time Smythe had been ousted by John Basset as Leafs chairman in a power struggle that would ultimately see Harold Ballard oust Bassett several years later, was facing criminal charges and was ill (he would subsequently die in 1971).

It was not entirely altruistic on David Molson's part as fans in BC had organized quite an effective boycott targeting Molson beer and ESSO (major NHL sponsors at the time) over the denial of an NHL franchise.

From The History of Hockey in B.C. by Denny Boyd:

Vancouver’s reaction to the rejection and to Campbell’s words was one of boiling indignation. Hundreds of letters of protest were fired off to NHL headquarters. The sale of beer brewed by the family behind the Montreal Canadiens dropped sharply as did purchases of oil and gasoline bearing the name of the sponsor of Canadian NHL telecasts. Vancouver was a city spurned, and was acting accordingly.

The boycott was quite effective and David Molson (owned the Habs) basically told Campbell to pipe down about Vancouver and the BOG awarded franchises to Vancouver and Buffalo.

David Molson, a member of the NHL expansion committee, tempered the turn-down slightly when he said, “The league is committed to Vancouver. The next city, either through a new franchise or a franchise transfer, is Vancouver. If we expand again, it will have to be by two cities to facilitate scheduling. But when you have two weak sisters you have to be a little hesitant about going out and adding two unknowns.”

The weak sisters he was referring to were Oakland and Pittsburgh, both of them deep in early financial straits and neither of them drawing solid and consistent spectator support.

While David Molson’s announcement had been the first genuinely positive indication that the NHL wanted Vancouver as badly as Vancouver wanted the NHL, his promise was verbally negated by Campbell who, in a hasty moment, said, “Vancouver won’t be in the league this year or next. You can count on that.”

But the expansion committee, at the June, 1969 NHL meeting, partially provided a rebuttal to Campbell by announcing that the NHL would expand again in time for the 1970-71 season.

And NHL hockey would finally come to the Wet Coast.

So yes there is a lot of history behind Leaf angst in Vancouver. Nothing wrong with holding a grudge for many decades IMHO.

After what the media did to us last year during the playoffs, I'd rather you guys be the Center of the Universe. Thanks but no thanks. :laugh:

I hate the Leafs, but I don't HATE HATE them like Habs fans etc do, and don't see why I should (other then the whole Center of the Universe thing :laugh:). Not sure why some Canucks fans hate the Leafs so much, I'm sure there are a number of reasons they have, but that's their position to speak in.

I just can't get into the Leafs Canucks rivalry. The last time we faced in a meaningful game was in the playoffs in 1994 and the likelihood of us ever playing in the playoffs again in the near future is pretty much non-existent.

I was one of the very few Leaf fans who was actually going for the Canucks in the stanley cup final last year, because of my hatred for Boston after the Kessel trade. After watching the finals though, it's hard to argue that Boston didn't deserve it. Thomas was a beast and the Sedins were no-shows.

Dont mention that the game starts at 7 est over on their board. They're very touchy on the subject.

So jealousy then? :naughty:

In all seriousness, I'm all for friendly ribbing back and forth, but Canucks fans REALLY hate the Leafs, seemingly more so than even our more traditional rivals like Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo.
Vancouver fans are a lot of things, but jealous is without a doubt not one of them.

Vancouver fans are a lot of things, but jealous is without a doubt not one of them.

Wouldn't know it by the way a good chunk of your fan base (and local media) acts.

Vancouver fans are a lot of things, but jealous is without a doubt not one of them.

Mad at the coverage we get, got it.

Mad at the coverage we get, got it.

Most of us would prefer less from CBC, not more.

Vancouver fans are a lot of things, but jealous is without a doubt not one of them.

This ... plus a couple of other things.

Wetcoaster detailed the history of Vancouver's entry to the NHL, but for the average fan other factors come into play.

Leafs jerseys in Vancouver: prior to the advent of Canucks Nation ™, Leafs fans filled the Coliseum and the new Arena when Toronto came to town.
Now Canucks fans do pretty much the same thing all over North America, but the resentment still lingers.

Vancouverites do not like anything about Toronto, period. It's not just an anti-Leafs thing ;)

Hope that helps.

This ... plus a couple of other things.

Wetcoaster detailed the history of Vancouver's entry to the NHL, but for the average fan other factors come into play.

Leafs jerseys in Vancouver: prior to the advent of Canucks Nation ™, Leafs fans filled the Coliseum and the new Arena when Toronto came to town.
Now Canucks fans do pretty much the same thing all over North America, but the resentment still lingers.

Vancouverites do not like anything about Toronto, period. It's not just an anti-Leafs thing ;)

Hope that helps.

Leafs Nation trumps "Canucks Nation", both in name and numbers. :yo:

This ... plus a couple of other things.

Wetcoaster detailed the history of Vancouver's entry to the NHL, but for the average fan other factors come into play.

Leafs jerseys in Vancouver: prior to the advent of Canucks Nation ™, Leafs fans filled the Coliseum and the new Arena when Toronto came to town.
Now Canucks fans do pretty much the same thing all over North America, but the resentment still lingers.

Vancouverites do not like anything about Toronto, period. It's not just an anti-Leafs thing ;)

Hope that helps.

We still do. See ya saturday.

Most of us would prefer less from CBC, not more.

Not talking about just CBC, but sure.

Goodluck guys, Always been a fan of both teams, Not sure If I will call post game like I usually do, but I might drop a line or two.

I hope the canucks win of course, but I also want to see the leafs make the playoffs.

Overall should be a fun game

Not talking about just CBC, but sure.

Lol, all you're doing is going on about how the leafs have a large audience. Congratz :handclap:, so do the canucks. The only reason I dont like the leafs is because of CBC and thats mostly just toronto.

Lol, all you're doing is going on about how the leafs have a large audience. Congratz :handclap:, so do the canucks. The only reason I dont like the leafs is because of CBC and thats mostly just toronto.

Which is related to my original point, that the guy is mad about the coverage we get.

I sense another mad person. Why don't you just make like your avatar and skate out of this thread.

Which is related to my original point, that the guy is mad about the coverage we get.

I sense another mad person. Why don't you just make like your avatar and skate out of this thread.

Someone's hostile tonight. :laugh:

Someone's hostile tonight. :laugh:

Haha this is very true.

Which is related to my original point, that the guy is mad about the coverage we get.

I sense another mad person. Why don't you just make like your avatar and skate out of this thread.

:laugh: mad? Whatever helps you sleep at night...

:laugh: mad? Whatever helps you sleep at night...

It does.

We still do. See ya saturday.

No doubt - I gather that some Canucks seasons ticket holders make good coin off of Leafs and Habs fans every year.

I should qualify that the resentment still lingers for some, but not all Canucks fans. Given the number of 'Nucks jerseys in Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal during our Eastern Canadian tour this season, it's a Pot, Kettle, Black situation now.

As was pointed out earlier in this thread, there is no logical basis for a rivalry between the 'Nucks and Leafs, so at least you will add to the "atmosphere" at Rogers on Saturday.

I was a long-time Leafs fan (circa 1958) who was driven away by the antics of Harold Ballard
Ballard?

No further justification necessary, we understand

So much BC butthurt itt. Also to the guy who posted an essay about BC's hate for the east because we "prevented" a team from entering the league:

1. That was almost 40 years ago, get over it.
2. No current or past Leaf fan had any control over that happening so your hate is misguided.
3. GET OVER IT!
4. Don't riot.

Woh guys

Don't pump vancouvers tires too much now

with the caliber of goalies the nucks have, i honestly believe that dirty goals are required to win this game. When was the last time the group crashed the net or have someone parked in front of the net? This could be vital on the pp.

with the caliber of goalies the nucks have, i honestly believe that dirty goals are required to win this game. When was the last time the group crashed the net or have someone parked in front of the net? This could be vital on the pp.

yeah luongo is sensitive. the guys need to slap him around a bit. it's not like the canucks have anyone who can fight.

No doubt - I gather that some Canucks seasons ticket holders make good coin off of Leafs and Habs fans every year.

I should qualify that the resentment still lingers for some, but not all Canucks fans. Given the number of 'Nucks jerseys in Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal during our Eastern Canadian tour this season, it's a Pot, Kettle, Black situation now.

As was pointed out earlier in this thread, there is no logical basis for a rivalry between the 'Nucks and Leafs, so at least you will add to the "atmosphere" at Rogers on Saturday.

Our Leaf jerseys will continue to fill vancouver whether we are last or first in the league. Canuck jerseys will stop filling Toronto and Montreal the day that bandwagon ends and Canucks stop being a powerhouse.

Historically there is good reason for Vancouver fans disliking the Leafs due to Stafford Smythe's deep-sixing the Canucks' entry to the NHL in 1967 with the help of Clarence Campbell when Vancouver rejected Smythe's attempts to build and control a new arena in Vancouver. He vowed to block any Vancouver entry to the NHL:

I'm guessing the number of people in Vancouver, outside of the groups where you have likely posted this a couple hundred times, that know this story can be counted with two hands.

I dont hate the Leafs. I hate Ron MaClean and most of the eastern media.

http://blog.mapleleafs.com.s110560.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/collins600feb17.jpg

Toronto Maple Leafs @MapleLeafs
Toronto Cardinal Thomas Collins dons #Leafs sweater at Vatican

Now that is dedication and the timing couldn't be more perfect!!! We are gonna need some devine intervention for Saturday and the upcoming schedule!!

^ Compare that to Canucks fan vandalizing Lucic's church. :laugh:

Dumb fanbase is dumb.

^ Compare that to Canucks fan vandalizing Lucic's church. :laugh:

Dumb fanbase is dumb.

This actually happened? Wow

This actually happened? Wow

Spray painted a derogatory image of male genitals on the wall of the church in addition to the profanity.

^ 99.9999999% of canucks fans agree that whoever did that is insanely stupid

Hopefully this is a good game :)

Can't wait for "Over on Leafs board, they are generalizing action of one fan as that of fanbase."

Relax, it was just a poke.

Don't worry I hate the Nucks, but I have reason to other then pure jealousy. Mainly it's their fans, their whining players and all the dives.

Canucks fans hate Toronto because they are in all honesty jealous, that's the only explanation. How were you raised hating the Leafs? Makes no sense. See I hate the Nucks because I form my own opinions and I'm no idiot.

:naughty:

for me personally it is that I have a very good friend who is a loud POS when it comes to the leafs. I have no problem with the Leafs in general but (as you pointed out) SOME of the fans.

All in all you are starting to build a fast and exciting team to watch, and I wish most of you luck....lol. however I just can't get myself to cheer for the team due to my friends who rant too much:laugh:

Good luck in the game altho not too much luck.........GO CANUCKS GO:yo:

I dont hate the Leafs. I hate Ron MaClean and most of the eastern media.

I hate Ron Mclean, Don Cherry, the Leafs, and the Eastern media.

Hating the eastern media sure isn't going to hurt my feelings.

hugson calling a leafs and nucks game :shakehead

hugson calling a leafs and nucks game :shakehead

Hughson and some Canucks fans make me hate the Canucks. Thing is...I don't mind their team. I don't know why they have it out for us, but whatever.

I hope we win this one, or at least get a point. We seem to be pretty great in OT the last few times we've been in it though.

^Ron McLean should be his color guy, just to make it fair,even. :razz:

**** the nucks

4. Don't riot.

G20. :laugh:

G20. :laugh:

over hockey games lost you silly fella. :biglaugh:

Correction protests! Besides, G20 has brought protests in every city it was held. But only 1 city rioted for losing a hockey game. :razz:

Canuck players from Ontario say good things of "Leaf Nation" But Vancouver Sun makes fun of the Leafs.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Look+Vancouver+Here+comes+Leafs+Nation/6165879/story.html

The hate for Toronto is strong in Vancouver. It must suck that Toronto is the center of the universe for Hockey AND financially in Canada.

Yes, we haven't made the playoffs in a while, but how are those Stanley Cups Vancouver?

But only 1 city rioted for losing a hockey game. :razz:

Wrong. :)

G20. :laugh:

Should be noted that the G20 riots weren't caused by Torontonians, international groups like the Black Bloc were the types of people who spearheaded the protests.

Unlike the SCF riots that was purely vancouver residents looking to tear up their own city.

Just wanted to set that straight :laugh:

over hockey games lost you silly fella. :biglaugh:

Correction protests! Besides, G20 has brought protests in every city it was held. But only 1 city rioted for losing a hockey game. :razz:

I can think of more then 1. And there's 1 Canadian city that rioted for winning a hockey game. :laugh:

Canuck players from Ontario say good things of "Leaf Nation" But Vancouver Sun makes fun of the Leafs.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Look+Vancouver+Here+comes+Leafs+Nation/6165879/story.html

The hate for Toronto is strong in Vancouver. It must suck that Toronto is the center of the universe for Hockey AND financially in Canada.

Yes, we haven't made the playoffs in a while, but how are those Stanley Cups Vancouver?
Tomorrow night's game is one of the biggest ones on Vancouver's schedule for it's fanbase. They count down till the Leafs are in town, get ready to burn some jerseys, chant Leafs Suck.

That's one thing I like about the Alberta teams. Did you hear any LEAFS SUCK chats in either Calgary or Edmonton? I didn't. They have a respectful rivalry, they know it's a game where a HUGE fanbase comes into town and buys anywhere between 25 to 50 of the tickets. They realize it's not even two teams in the same conference. Yet, Vancouver spends lots of time pissing on the Leafs, throughout the season, but especially RIGHT before they come into town.

Tomorrow night's game is one of the biggest ones on Vancouver's schedule for it's fanbase. They count down till the Leafs are in town, get ready to burn some jerseys, chant Leafs Suck.

That's one thing I like about the Alberta teams. Did you hear any LEAFS SUCK chats in either Calgary or Edmonton? I didn't. They have a respectful rivalry, they know it's a game where a HUGE fanbase comes into town and buys anywhere between 25 to 50 of the tickets. They realize it's not even two teams in the same conference. Yet, Vancouver spends lots of time pissing on the Leafs, throughout the season, but especially RIGHT before they come into town.

It's so dumb how they hate us so much. I could really not care less about them. :laugh:

And since you mentioned Edmonton, did you hear those chants? "Go Leafs Go, Let's Go Oilers, Go Leafs Go"

That was awesome to hear. Great game to watch.

Hughson and some Canucks fans make me hate the Canucks. Thing is...I don't mind their team. I don't know why they have it out for us, but whatever.

I hope we win this one, or at least get a point. We seem to be pretty great in OT the last few times we've been in it though.

Gawd no. I can here his voice now..."Luongoooo brilliant saaava"

Majority of Oiler fans hate you as much as Canucks fans.:laugh:
That is just fact .. come visit out west and see for yourself. Everyone is butthurt at our awesomeness.

G20. :laugh:

not sure if this answer is serious.....

Majority of Oiler fans hate you as much as Canucks fans.:laugh:
That is just fact .. come visit out west and see for yourself. Everyone is butthurt at our awesomeness.
I lived the last 2 out of 3 years just outside of Vancouver...

The hatred there and constant bashing of the Leafs goes year-round. Can't comment on Edmonton, since I've never lived there, but you don't hear much chirping through the media from there..

Plus the fans alternating their chants is awesome. Better than GO LEAFS GO....LEAFS SUCK! That we'll hear on Saturday...

Canuck players from Ontario say good things of "Leaf Nation" But Vancouver Sun makes fun of the Leafs.

http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Look+Vancouver+Here+comes+Leafs+Nation/6165879/story.html

The hate for Toronto is strong in Vancouver. It must suck that Toronto is the center of the universe for Hockey AND financially in Canada.

Yes, we haven't made the playoffs in a while, but how are those Stanley Cups Vancouver?

I've never criticized a fan of another team just because their club never won a Cup. Why do people do that?

The butthurt in that Vancouver Sun article is hilarious.

lol Vancouver Sun.. inferiority complex much? :laugh:

I lived the last 2 out of 3 years just outside of Vancouver...

The hatred there and constant bashing of the Leafs goes year-round. Can't comment on Edmonton, since I've never lived there, but you don't hear much chirping through the media from there..



Hockey wise they "bash" about the same. As soon as they find out you're a Leaf fan **** is going to be talked. Van likely hates Toronto in general more then any other city does. They think they are the second best city is Canada and are very butthurt about it.

I like to point out how they are not even close to Montreal, what in its self is a pretty big step down from Toronto. :D

Edmonton/Calgary know there cities don't even come remotely close so they stick to hating on the Leafs alone.

I've never criticized a fan of another team just because their club never won a Cup. Why do people do that?

It's quotes like this that convince me I'll never get tired of reading mooseOAK's posts.

mooseOAK: The Giant Hammer of Reasoning that Crushes Stupidity

It's quotes like this that convince me I'll never get tired of reading mooseOAK's posts.

mooseOAK: The Giant Hammer of Reasoning that Crushes Stupidity

Anyone who asks me "How can you be a Leaf fan?" certainly gets an earful.

Reimer's first game against Canucks. Lets hope he comes up big and changes things.

Dont mention that the game starts at 7 est over on their board. They're very touchy on the subject.

I understand why HNIC is doing this, but I still think the game should
start at 10 EST.

Before they started having a double header on Saturdays all Canucks HNIC games began at 5 pm.

Gus allowing 5 goals, looked better than Reimer allowing 3.

Anyways, they've never blown us out, and I expect the same this
time. Only way we get pumped is if a goaltender has another 4g in
14 shots performance, like last Saturday.

Boo-ongo is playing very solid, and is getting into playoff form.

Gus allowing 5 goals, looked better than Reimer allowing 3.

Anyways, they've never blown us out, and I expect the same this
time. Only way we get pumped is if a goaltender has another 4g in
14 shots performance, like last Saturday.

Boo-ongo is playing very solid, and is getting into playoff form.

meaning he'll choke tomorrow right :sarcasm:

I'm guessing the number of people in Vancouver, outside of the groups where you have likely posted this a couple hundred times, that know this story can be counted with two hands.
:teach:

Education is a good thing, eh?;)

I apply basic teaching theory as I use in teaching students at law school - the EAR method... Explain Amplify Repeat

And in this case it is necessary to continue the third step given that new posters join HF Boards regularly.

“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.”

Hopefully some will cross the threshold. I am ever the optimist.

“Teaching is the greatest act of optimism” ~ Colleen Wilcox.

Gawd no. I can here his voice now..."Luongoooo brilliant saaava"
The call is...

Great save, Luongo.

The butthurt in that Vancouver Sun article is hilarious.

I wish I hadn't given the site the hit, but man, what an awful article. I liked how all of the quotes from the players and such were pretty much bland and positive, and then the writer would just jump back into mocking the Leafs. I would shake my head at what passes for a newspaper article these days, but at least that's not from a real newspaper :sarcasm:

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1109253&page=4

Let's win this. Vancouver has officially taken over my heart as the most annoying fanbase in the league with homer-ism to the extreme.

Roberto starts for the 'nucks on Sat.

All these years, they have got to find a way to beat this team somehow... :shakehead

LOL i love you moosie love those comments hahah

David Alter @DavidAlter590

Judging by the current drills, looking like Schenn would return tomorrow with Komisarek coming back out, of course that's not confirmed.

David Alter @DavidAlter590

Judging by the current drills, looking like Schenn would return tomorrow with Komisarek coming back out, of course that's not confirmed.

i really hope the leafs get the win.
On this road trip the leafs needed 3 points so they at least need to go into overtime

As a Canucks fan, I guess I'm in the minority as I don't dislike Toronto at all? I don't see what's to dislike about them...they basically just play a normal game of hockey...it's not like they try to gain an advantage by consistently trying to injure players boston style. I don't know what they put in boston's tap water but when I look at their posts there's usually lots of talk about maiming, hurting, and "if we can't win, let's at least see blood" kind of talk. Of course we have more than our share of idiots out here too....I guess it makes watching the games more interesting if you dislike your opponent to a certain degree. It's funny how feelings can change though. I remember when Detroit fans were upset when Bertuzzi would hit Chelios. Even as a Canucks fan I didn't like it as I don't enjoy seeing a bigger player take out a smaller player...now you have Detroit cheering for Bertuzzi....makes me wonder what would happen if Kesler, Burrows or the Sedins were traded to boston and we got a few players from them like Chara or Horton or Marchand or Lucic...holy smokes, that would suck and I'm sure the confused fans would be booing their own teams.

David Alter @DavidAlter590

Judging by the current drills, looking like Schenn would return tomorrow with Komisarek coming back out, of course that's not confirmed.

lol.

so komi has a bad game schenn gets scratched

komi has a good game he gets scratched

Tomorrow night's game is one of the biggest ones on Vancouver's schedule for it's fanbase. They count down till the Leafs are in town, get ready to burn some jerseys, chant Leafs Suck.




This is honestly the biggest lie i have ever read in my life.

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lol.

so komi has a bad game schenn gets scratched

komi has a good game he gets scratched

Komi had a good game against Edmonton? Really?

Not what I saw. Was caught on his heels over and over.

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Hopefully that's the Schenn we see and not this one

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Seriously, if Reimer looks shaky tomorrow, I'm prepared to think we need to address our goaltending, he won't be the answer, at least not as a steady number 1.

i'm not against trading for nabokov. but snow is a *****.

Yeah, let's hold all Canucks fans accountable for some horses**t article in the Vancouver Sun, 'cause we all know how the media here are 100% representative of our fanbase

Probably Bobby Lu tomorrow?

Probably Bobby Lu tomorrow?

Hundo percent.

Man I hope we can beat them just once. Please make it tomorrow. 5-0 please.

Seriously, if Reimer looks shaky tomorrow, I'm prepared to think we need to address our goaltending, he won't be the answer, at least not as a steady number 1.

With you on that. We need to do something before it's too late.

we havent beaten the canucks since 2003 if im correct lol so a win is highly unlikely especially in their barn but i hope the buds can prove me wrong

BTW, Florida up 1-zip on WAS... So far so good

With you on that. We need to do something before it's too late.

He looks really slow, and that glove hand doesn't look NHL calibre. Plus, he isn't quiet in the net anymore, he's busier than Gus!

He looks really slow, and that glove hand doesn't look NHL calibre. Plus, he isn't quiet in the net anymore, he's busier than Gus!

Coulnd't agree more. That adds to the fact he plays way too deep in his net and as you said, the high glove. Looks like optimus needs some fixing... quick!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/raikk/KesselscoredLuongo.jpg

A little good luck omen for the boys tomorrow,:yo:

He looks really slow, and that glove hand doesn't look NHL calibre. Plus, he isn't quiet in the net anymore, he's busier than Gus!

He is going through a Sophomore Slump, he will get better in the future, possibly next season

Rask just let a goal in that if Gus or Reims allowed we would be all over them for.

Rask just let a goal in that if Gus or Reims allowed we would be all over them for.

You knew Boston would come back...and they did.

Rask just let a goal in that if Gus or Reims allowed we would be all over them for.

Except Boston has a way better system than us and weak goals don't kill them.

Except Boston has a way better system than us and weak goals don't kill them.
Wheeler through Rask's five hole. 2-1 Jets

Yeah, let's hold all Canucks fans accountable for some horses**t article in the Vancouver Sun, 'cause we all know how the media here are 100% representative of our fanbase

:handclap:

This rivalry is all media driven. They act like children on both sides...

The rivalry is less about the Leafs vs. Canucks, and more about Toronto vs. Vancouver.

Two of the most major cities in Canada seem to absolutely despise eachother; people from Toronto ***** about those from BC, and those from BC ***** about those from Toronto. I wouldn't say it's jealousy as much as it is just some bad apples ruining the images of both fan bases/cities.

With that said, I enjoy the rivalry, and I'll admit I now hate Vancouver as much as they hate us, even if they only play us twice a year.

C'mon Florida! Beat Washington!!!!! 1-1 in the third! :(

ABC - Anybody but the Canucks.

If there are two games a year I hope that Toronto wins above any others, it's the times that they play the Canucks. Living in BC and listening to the hate of the Leafs without reason, makes me dislike the Canucks right back. Go Leafs Go!!

C'mon Florida! Beat Washington!!!!! 1-1 in the third! :(

Sure bet this goes to OT

2-1 Caps.

out of town scoreboard ***** us tonight :(

out of town scoreboard ***** us tonight :(

:laugh: and now we have to beat Vancouver?

Big game tomorrow night with that Caps win tonight.

Bruins need a game against the Leafs in the biggest way.

must win tomorrow. pleasw cover the front and slot area of the goalie please. two of the goals were preventalbe last time we played them was stupid mental mistakes.

Thanks for nothing Bruins. Pathetic display.

Got to win this one regardless. Hoping they are up for the challenge.

out of town scoreboard ***** us tonight :(

That is for sure...

Caps win
Devils win
Canadiens win
Carolina wins
Jets leading Boston late in the third

Even Sabres with a point in shootout loss to Montreal.

Today's scoreboard watch was brutal.

Anyone know when the last time we beat Vancouver was?

Today's scoreboard watch was brutal.

Anyone know when the last time we beat Vancouver was?

Twenty ought three.

Today's scoreboard watch was brutal.

Anyone know when the last time we beat Vancouver was?

The last time successful contact was made with the Pioneer 10 spacecraft.

Also known as: 2003.

Not confident about this game at all.. But nonetheless... GO LEAFS GO!

Scoreboard always ****s us these days. What's new

I still think Washington goes over Florida for the division lead, and Florida drops out of the race in the coming weeks. They're only 2 points ahead of Washington as it stands.

Guys, stop whining about the out of town scoreboard. We shouldn't be a playoff team if we are relying on everyone else to help us out.

Guys, stop whining about the out of town scoreboard. We shouldn't be a playoff team if we are relying on everyone else to help us out.

And Bingo was his namo.

Guys, stop whining about the out of town scoreboard. We shouldn't be a playoff team if we are relying on everyone else to help us out.

"Stop whining about the scoreboard, bipolar when we lose..." so how am I supposed to act next time we are in a 4 game losing streak then?

Guys, stop whining about the out of town scoreboard. We shouldn't be a playoff team if we are relying on everyone else to help us out.

Guys, stop cheering when the Leafs win games. When we win the Cup, then you can cheer.

Guys, stop cheering when the Leafs win games. When we win the Cup, then you can cheer.fun logic i can use for all sports!

Guys, stop cheering when the Leafs win games. When we win the Cup, then you can cheer.

What are we supposed to do? Boo?

blow out, you pick which team you think, i pick the canadian team

What are we supposed to do? Boo?

I think he's being sarcastic. All I want is a solid game. Chance of a win is very slim, but that's OK it's a long season.

I think he's being sarcastic. All I want is a solid game. Chance of a win is very slim, but that's OK it's a long season.

its going to be a long next week:shakehead:help:

Boston keeps losing so we can take over the division lead, obviously. :sarcasm:

What are we supposed to do? Boo?

:laugh: We've been doing that for the past 7 years anyways.

Seriously though, I was simply calling out a group of posters who spend more time whining about this boards members than discussing the team itself. Scoreboard watching is part and parcel of being in the playoff race. Don't like it? Too bad.

Hate to say this, but last nights game, means added pressure, in one out of two of our next games.

Plus, next 2 Habs games are now must wins.

Now, is the time to pick up our bootstraps, if we want to make the
playoffs.

Hey, good luck tommorow boys and girls. The Canucks have been playing like dirt for a about a month now so the time to capalize for the Leafs is tommorow. I'm strangely rooting for you guys to get back to the playoffs..makes for better TV. :cheers:

Hey guys good luck tomorrow, I will be at the game. family has had 4 seats since day 1, I only get to a few games a year now.

Basically been a toronto fan for nearly 50 years. It's interesting seeing the hate on from both Vcr and TO's younger fans.

The only thing I hated about TO was Ballard fzcking the team over in the 70's.

I would love to see a VCR vs TO SCF. You think the media overplays crap now ...

And both cities have a tough Stanley history ... leafs have been 43 years since they have been to the finals, Canucks have 0 banners. Would love to see those both change.

Worst time to play vancouver when leafs desperatley need points :cry:

"The World Famous Toronto Maple Leafs!"

I love that line. hahaha

I predict a 4-3 score line. Bozak will score the GW.

rE9gEHiK3XE

I might be repeating but:

I have a good feeling that we'll win this one. :nod:

I hate the term "must win"' but' with NJ,the Peg and the Caps all winning last night that's what this game is. Not to mention the smurfs win as well....we can't buy a break.


GO LEAFS GO!!!

:laugh: We've been doing that for the past 7 years anyways.

Seriously though, I was simply calling out a group of posters who spend more time whining about this boards members than discussing the team itself. Scoreboard watching is part and parcel of being in the playoff race. Don't like it? Too bad.
How dare you?:amazed: They know far more about hockey, are more well rounded and mature and bastions of calm win or lose than the rest of us stupid Leafs fans, Hell some of them offer apologies to fanbases that are attacking us.:D

lets get the win tonight.

LetS GO BOYS!!!!! HUGE 2 POINTS HERE!!!!!!!!!! We need to stop the nucks cycle and pressure their d man fast

kessel hat trick

Blow them out of the water boys. I hate this team/franchise/fanbase with a passion. If we lose this game it will literally ruin my week.

Please win boys! GO LEAFS GO!

Blow them out of the water boys. I hate this team/franchise/fanbase with a passion. If we lose this game it will literally ruin my week.

Please win boys! GO LEAFS GO!

Did you feel that way when Burke or Nonis was the Canucks' GM?

Here's hoping for a good game. Should be entertaining like always.

I've got a pretty good feeling about tonight's game. There's no excuses to come out sluggish.

Let's go Leafs!

Only organisation where everyone from top to bottom begs for penalties. From players, to fans, to GM. :laugh:

It's just to the point now that I almost can't even watch the games because it's become so intense. Man, I'm nervous on game days

GO LEAFS GO! I used to be pretty neutral about the Canucks, moved there for a school co-op in early 2009, kinda expected to adopt them as my 2nd favourite team behind the leafs. That lasted about a few days once I learned how hated Toronto and Ontario is out there. Since then, they've elevated to my most-hated NHL team, although since I've moved back to Ontario last September, things have dropped, but I still hate to see the Leafs lose to the Canucks more than to the Sens or the Habs...

Big game tonight, 2 important points on the line (although 2 points = 2 points)

Worst time to play vancouver when leafs desperatley need points :cry:

It goes both ways though. If we manage a win tonight, that's a big boost of confidence. Hopefully carrying momentum through the next few key games.

Did you feel that way when Burke or Nonis was the Canucks' GM?

Here's hoping for a good game. Should be entertaining like always.

It's perfectly fine to change your opinion of someone once they join the Leafs.

Reimer starting as per LWL. Not sure if that's been posted yet.

The fate is in the team's hands. Leafs just need to win and everything will sort itself out. We can't do anything about the scores in the other games. We need to win more games over the next 24 than Ott, Wash, Fla, NJ, Jets, etc! That's the bottom line

Scott MacArthur @TSNScottyMac

#Leafs' James Reimer's 2011-2012 stats: 24 GP -- 11-7-4, 2.88, .906, 3 SO .. #NHL #Canucks

Scott MacArthur @TSNScottyMac

#Leafs scratches at #Canucks: Gunnarsson (ankle.) Healthy: Komisarek, Crabb, Rosehill. #NHL

Scott MacArthur @TSNScottyMac

#Leafs lines at #Canucks: Lupul-Bozak-Kessel, MacArthur-Grabovski-Kulemin, Lombardi-Connolly-Armstrong, Boyce-Steckel-Brown. #NHL

Scott MacArthur @TSNScottyMac

#Leafs D at #Canucks: Aulie-Phaneuf, Liles-Franson, Gardiner-Schenn. G: Reimer (Gustavsson backs up.) #NHL

win it for me!

Hopefully all our players come out of this game with all their fingers!

Considering we don't face the Canucks too much we've lost 9 straight against them? Wow that is a brutal stat. For the longest time we've normally played them once a season. So when was our last win?

Considering we don't face the Canucks too much we've lost 9 straight against them? Wow that is a brutal stat. For the longest time we've normally played them once a season. So when was our last win?

I was told 2003 yesterday

Considering we don't face the Canucks too much we've lost 9 straight against them? Wow that is a brutal stat. For the longest time we've normally played them once a season. So when was our last win?

10 games ago.

Scott MacArthur @TSNScottyMac

#Leafs lines at #Canucks: Lupul-Bozak-Kessel, MacArthur-Grabovski-Kulemin, Lombardi-Connolly-Armstrong, Boyce-Steckel-Brown. #NHL

Scott MacArthur @TSNScottyMac

#Leafs D at #Canucks: Aulie-Phaneuf, Liles-Franson, Gardiner-Schenn. G: Reimer (Gustavsson backs up.) #NHL

That looks like our best possible line up.

They need to put in a good effort to win this game.

a point will make me happy

Please win.

That looks like our best possible line up.

They need to put in a good effort to win this game.

If you mean out of healthy, then yes. Or Gunnarsson is a huge part of the team.

Injury third line will be broken up 3 seconds into the first after Wilson remembers what his name is.

Injury third line will be broken up 3 seconds into the first after Wilson remembers what his name is.

More than that, they will be the starting lineup. :laugh:

For all the torture that Hughson gives us, it'd be nice if we win against Canucks and shove it up his ***.

edit: Thank You (invisible man).

If you mean out of healthy, then yes. Or Gunnarsson is a huge part of the team.

Yes of course, I mean of what we have available right now.

also meant the line combinations.

I hate it when RW just mixes it up.

Where did this city talk start again? :help:

"Stop whining about the scoreboard, bipolar when we lose..." so how am I supposed to act next time we are in a 4 game losing streak then?

You can be annoyed, disappointed, angry, or worried when something like that happens without being over-the-top and crying about how the sky is falling and that the team is doomed.

How dare you?:amazed: They know far more about hockey, are more well rounded and mature and bastions of calm win or lose than the rest of us stupid Leafs fans, Hell some of them offer apologies to fanbases that are attacking us.:D

Yes, how dare some of us be calm and rational when we could be over-the-top drama queens like some around here who frankly need apologizing for.

keep this about the teams and the game folks.

vancouver and toronto are two of the nicest cities in north america. you don't need to be a genius to know that.

For all the torture that Hughson gives us, it'd be nice if we win against Canucks and shove it up his ***.

Good grief. Who cares what a play-by-play announcer thinks? You people need thicker skins.

So is it Reimer for sure? He'll allow at least 1-2softies.

keep this about the teams and the game folks.

vancouver and toronto are two of the nicest cities in north america. you don't need to be a genius to know that.

Darnit. My title was going to be something snarky, but I'll change it :(.

Disclaimer: I really do love Vancouver as a city.

Big game for the Leafs tonight as a win would be huge.

Teams below them are starting to breath down their necks for a playoff spot, and teams ahead are making the gap larger with each win.

Despite living in beautiful BC myself, I can stand the local team.

Go Leafs Go.