Hockey, unpopular among fellow homebrewers?

[Leeds1]

It's nice to see all of these relatively new Caps fans. You guys do know that hockey existed in DC before Ovechkin right?


LET'S GO FLYERS!

 

[Germelli1]

It's nice to see all of these relatively new Caps fans. You guys do know that hockey existed in DC before Ovechkin right?


LET'S GO FLYERS!

Understandable, you all could have put a toddler in net this season and stopped more pucks than your goalies...

 

[bobz32]

It's nice to see all of these relatively new Caps fans. You guys do know that hockey existed in DC before Ovechkin right?


LET'S GO FLYERS!

I've been a Caps fan since the mid 90's, unfortunately. Trust me, the bandwagon fans probably annoy us real fans more than the rest of the league.

Have fun with Jagr! I saw his buddy circles (Nylander) was offered a pro tryout by Philly as well. That would just be hilarious

 

[Leeds1]

Understandable, you all could have put a toddler in net this season and stopped more pucks than your goalies...

The same could be said for what was between the pipes in DC as well.

Is that pansy Mike Green seeing straight yet?

 

[Leeds1]

I've been a Caps fan since the mid 90's, unfortunately. Trust me, the bandwagon fans probably annoy us real fans more than the rest of the league.

Have fun with Jagr! I saw his buddy circles (Nylander) was offered a pro tryout by Philly as well. That would just be hilarious

I loathe the Jagr signing, but it's low risk high reward and am not real worried about Nylander. No chance he makes the team, much like Guerin last year.

 

[bobz32]

I loathe the Jagr signing, but it's low risk high reward and am not real worried about Nylander. No chance he makes the team, much like Guerin last year.

It would be a disgrace if Nylander makes any pro team. He (and his contract) was the bane of our existence a few season ago.

 

[AB-Brew]

I bleed Broadway Blue! Even though we have a little finishing problem. NYR!

 

[Germelli1]

The same could be said for what was between the pipes in DC as well.

Is that pansy Mike Green seeing straight yet?

Haha ya, he is really a pansy...come back from a concussion and immediately blocks a shot with his head that shattered his helmet. He must not have any balls at all

 

[Leeds1]

Haha ya, he is really a pansy...come back from a concussion and immediately blocks a shot with his head that shattered his helmet. He must not have any balls at all

Soft as charmin, to think otherwise is just being a blind homer.

 

[bobz32]

Soft as charmin, to think otherwise is just being a blind homer.

He isn't the softest on the team (leave that to the human pylon, Schultz), but I would love if the Caps traded him. We already got rid of the worst NHL player, Tyler Sloan. We need to get rid of Schultz, and trade Semin/Green for a legit shutdown defensemen / serviceable 3rd pairing D man. Although I am impressed with the off season moves so far, I am still extremely disappointed that Bruce still has a job...

 

[Seb]

Although I am impressed with the off season moves so far, I am still extremely disappointed that Bruce still has a job...

He's helping Washington DC's economy big time. Restaurants love him.

 

[step]

Thank you for this thread... just reminded me to call local(relatively) hockey team(Portland Winterhawks) and get a ticket pack. Can't get enough ice action!

 

[bobz32]

He's helping Washington DC's economy big time. Restaurants love him.

A little something I photoshopped...

 

[Vance71975]

Just did a research for hockey threads and saw only a handfull.

Are we a minority in this message board?

Being from Montréal you'll understand I'm an avid Habs fan!

Me personally, i only watch Combat Sports, Such as Boxing,Kickboxing and MMA. Don't much care for other sports.

 

[ScootersAle]

Yea, the bandwagoners @ caps games are pretty saddening. It is usually pretty easy to tell the difference, but at least the team is getting more publicity.

I'll agree Green may need to go and probably Semin too, but not Schultz. Erskine should go before Schultz, although Erskine stepped up his game last season, I doubt it will continue. I'm glad they paid Laich, he is a perfect example of why NHL > NFL, and he can actually play.

He's helping Washington DC's economy big time. Restaurants love him.

Tbh, DC's economy doesn't need help from anyone

 

[Homercidal]

I have no problem with bandwagoners. Generally, they are just new fans and only need to learn more about the game. In 5 years they will be real fans (or have moved on). True fans have to have a start somewhere.

 

[MattyIceGfunk]

Any Thrashers fans out there?... Low blow.

 

[bjohnson29]

Too soon...

Haha, I used to root for them...big fan of Ondrej Pavelec.

 

[Homercidal]

Any Thrashers fans out there?... Low blow.

Who? The name kind of sounds familiar...

 

[Seb]

Next season is going to be the Yotes' final one in Phoenix. You better enjoy it while it lasts.

You will find me in Arizona in november to watch my habs play them. Absolutely need to see the arena live at least once before they go.

 

[bjohnson29]

Jobbing.com Arena is one of my favorite arenas. The area right outside (Westgate) is chalked full of bars, music, and people...that was an awesome trip.

 

[jvcjbl]

Jobbing.com Arena is one of my favorite arenas. The area right outside (Westgate) is chalked full of bars, music, and people...that was an awesome trip.

Westgate used to be a good time. Sucks that someone got shot at Bar Louies when it was open, and they also closed fox sports grill. I only go to yard house when I'm there because the rest are "clubs" and bars full of ******* that get egotistical with the smallest amount of alcohol in their system. Gordon Biersch was another stop, but i moved on from there long before I left az.

 

[8pawsbrewing]

Yea, the bandwagoners @ caps games are pretty saddening. It is usually pretty easy to tell the difference....

I sat in front of 4 guys who were asking when "halftime" was & who had no idea there were 3 periods, not 4 quarters. I also hate the people who will yell "Shoot it!" every time a Cap touches the puck in the zone, regardless of whether or not a shot makes sense at that moment.

Also, whether or not Green is too injury prone or you like him or want him to be traded, it's rather low to make fun of people for sitting out with concussions. No one makes fun of David Perron for missing almost all of last season.

 

[bjohnson29]

Agreed, and it doesnt look like he's coming back anytime soon...pretty sad, the kid had unreal potential.

 

[ScootersAle]

Caps fans should remember Brian Pothier, who was run into the boards in what looked like a very normal hit. He seemed fine until he got into the locker room and had no idea where he was. Partially lost sight in both eyes, and felt the effects 2 yrs~ later. Thankfully he was able to come back.

Of course the 'golden boy' Sid the kid, also still having issues from a concussion.

Concussions are f'ing scary.

As for DC fans, I'd say at least 50% (maybe even as high as 80%) of all fans @ a Nats, Skins, Wizards, and now Caps games just want to be seen there and could care less about the actual game. DC politics at its best.

 

[Seb]

Every team has its fair share of bandwagonners. They're annoying.

 

[Beezy]

Every team has its fair share of bandwagonners. They're annoying.

Everyone starts somewhere. It's not so annoying when people join the bandwagon as when they fall off of it. The die-easies. I didn't really get into hockey until my son was born 7 years ago. I didnt even have a tv plugged in before that. So yeah I jumped on the Sid/Geno/Fluerry bandwagon.

 

[Devon]

Been a Habs fan for 25 years or so. Christ I'm old.

 

[Seb]

Been a Habs fan for 25 years or so. Christ I'm old.

Geez I thought I was the only one here, glad to find someone else!

 

[Homercidal]

Been a Habs fan for 25 years or so. Christ I'm old.

That's sad.


The Habs fan part, not the being old part. I mean, everyone gets old. But you have the choice to be a Habs fan or not.