I don't disagree, the whole lovable losers media campaign was horrible. Last game I went to years ago real
- BetweenTheDots

Thanks. It's hard to write about this stuff because people read it in a certain tone, but it really just comes down to being an outsider of the whole Cubs thing and looking in. There is so much silliness--most of which is caused by the front office over the years.

In my opinion, the front office should have put an end to the goat, Bartman, "lovable losers," etc. stuff years ago. But, they were selling tickets and didn't have to put a winning product on the field because fans were content with it.

Isn't it on Fox? The NLCS wasn't, but the World Series is.
- CanOCorn

Only the series, everything else has been on cable tv and not even shown in other cities.

Thanks. It's hard to write about this stuff because people read it in a certain tone, but it really just comes down to being an outsider of the whole Cubs thing and looking in. There is so much silliness--most of which is caused by the front office over the years.

In my opinion, the front office should have put an end to the goat, Bartman, "lovable losers," etc. stuff years ago. But, they were selling tickets and didn't have to put a winning product on the field because fans were content with it.
- Hank3Henshaw

Kind of like always hearing about Manning and Brady
And Buck SUCKS, but you can't even listen to the radio, like 15 seconds delay

- Hank3Henshaw

You stole my Jesus Fish!

I'd say the larger percentage of fans embrace/love it to an extent. For years, people have stood behind the organization under the "well, they're our lovable losers" mentality.

Certainly one of the most romanticized teams in sports history. Nothing is ever their fault. It's always some outside force, like a curse, that is the reason they can't get it together.

They play the role of the downtrodden franchise/team. Why? Because that's the angle the front office has built and marketed for years and the fans accept it. I wouldn't mind them so much if they just put all the curse/Bartman/108 years talk behind them and moved on. They've been a 100 + winning team for two years and have a huge payroll. They're stacked with talent and will be a powerhouse for the next few years. They should win the WS--no reason they shouldn't.

What will people do once they win and the whole lore of the "underdog" (even though they aren't) is gone?

It'll be interesting to see.
- Hank3Henshaw

Cubs fans will travel the path of Red Sox fans from "woe is me" curse-complainers to insufferable sore winners.

At least we White Sox fans remained consistently bitter and negative after our World Series win!

he has to get 19 going...1 goal in 7 games vs weak competition...not going to get er done...

line combo's with Q are like politicians with the truth...short expiration

he has to get 19 going...1 goal in 7 games vs weak competition...not going to get er done...

line combo's with Q are like politicians with the truth...short expiration
- bogiedoc

When did he score?

When did he score?
- StLBravesFan

tonight

tonight
- Mr.Bobby

You guys are less than 2 goals per game, scored and given up.

Good defense / bad offense - or something else going on?

You guys are less than 2 goals per game, scored and given up.

Good defense / bad offense - or something else going on?
- StLBravesFan

Keith Kinkaid in, no Corey. Offense was brutal to start but has picked up the past two games.

Corey has bailed out a very shaky D so far this season.

he has to get 19 going...1 goal in 7 games vs weak competition...not going to get er done...

line combo's with Q are like politicians with the truth...short expiration
- bogiedoc

Toews has 0G 2A through 7 games, actually.

Is a PKof 25% in the near future? Yikes...

this pk continues to be clown shoes on steroids...this is coaching....how can a team with 3 cups have problems like this...again keith on the ice

Toews has 0G 2A through 7 games, actually.

Is a PKof 25% in the near future? Yikes...
- EnzoD

wow...thank you enzo..1 goal combined for 19/81...oh yeay

no fire in this team...its what we have come to see what this team since the beginning of last year...they are in don't give (frank) mode until the 3rd period and by then its to late...

horrid special teams

no fire in this team...its what we have come to see what this team since the beginning of last year...they are in don't give (frank) mode until the 3rd period and by then its to late...

horrid special teams
- bogiedoc

11 SAT total - 5 SOG - below 50% again.

I know - small sample size....but....

Why not put some pressure on a back-up goalie in his first game?

Kind of amazed whichever assistant is in charge of the PK hasn't been poopcanned yet...

Kind of amazed whichever assistant is in charge of the PK hasn't been poopcanned yet...
- MTounian

2-4-7-16-19-32-38-64-70-81. AND 50.

THEY'RE in charge - THEY'RE on the ice.

This is not the first rodeo for most of them - stop the puck.

2-4-7-16-19-32-38-64-70-81. AND 50.

THEY'RE in charge - THEY'RE on the ice.

This is not the first rodeo for most of them - stop the puck.
- StLBravesFan

no question...they have no excuse for this..they paid kruger 3 mildo for pk skills....i think kieth has been on the ice for the majority of those pk goals...

poor coverage, slow to pucks, can't make clears..lose draws...

the devils have killed 22 of 24 pks...really now are they nhl studs of the pk world...cmon

what a dumbass penalty by resident dumbass tootoo

screw this worthless early season game vs the devils...more important games to watch

72 NEEDS to be re-signed. Dominant offensive player.

screw this worthless early season game vs the devils...more important games to watch
- bogiedoc

Canes-Rags?h

Jersey badly outplaying the Hawks. Doubling them in shots

I know he would likely be the easiest to move and get good value back, but Crawford is an absolute beast tonight.

Gotta luck hockey. New Jersey skating the Hawks under the ice and it's 1-1.