There seems to be a noticeable tension between Canadian team fanbases...
- VeryModernMan

Nah, just your typical Western Canada inferiority complexes on display, nothing to see here.

Nearly 40% of the population lives in Ontario, with another 25% in Quebec and another 5%+ in the Maritimes , but they can't seem to wrap their heads around why "tHe LeAfS aRe So PoPuLaR" and why they get some much media coverage.

Nah, just your typical Western Canada inferiority complexes on display, nothing to see here.

Nearly 40% of the population lives in Ontario, with another 25% in Quebec and another 5%+ in the Maritimes , but they can't seem to wrap their heads around why "tHe LeAfS aRe So PoPuLaR" and why they get some much media coverage.
- As_I_See_It

You’re an idiot dude! Just move along. Hit the Keafs thread where you all blow each other.

Nah, just your typical Western Canada inferiority complexes on display, nothing to see here.

Nearly 40% of the population lives in Ontario, with another 25% in Quebec and another 5%+ in the Maritimes , but they can't seem to wrap their heads around why "tHe LeAfS aRe So PoPuLaR" and why they get some much media coverage.
- As_I_See_It

I think it’ll start to shift, millennials have choices that the previous generations didn’t. No one’s being forced to watch sportscenter/cbc/Sportsnet to get hockey coverage anymore. There’s so many websites/blogs/podcasts/message boards dedicated to specific teams. Most of my friends barely watch SC now unless it’s on as background noise.

But the political tension will only get worse

Nah, just your typical Western Canada inferiority complexes on display, nothing to see here.

Nearly 40% of the population lives in Ontario, with another 25% in Quebec and another 5%+ in the Maritimes , but they can't seem to wrap their heads around why "tHe LeAfS aRe So PoPuLaR" and why they get some much media coverage.
- As_I_See_It

Thanks for explanation. And media coverage has surely absolutely(!) nothing to do that both Leafs and Sportsnet (plus plus) are owned by the same company.

Just like every other Flames fan, I’m not only impressed but extremely stoked with what Ward has brought so far with line changes...But wtf is Janks in there instead of Rhino???
Like seriously!!! I know Janks has suddenly played a couple good games back to back but there’s no way it holds close to any water to all the areas Rhino has brought...
Like wow 😯
Anyways, it’s time to put on our
sh🙊t kickers and kick some sh🙊t!!
🔥GFG🔥
- Cruzn’Oost

WEll janko is a center. But I agree 100% rhino should be in the guy is making sht happen out there.

I think it’ll start to shift, millennials have choices that the previous generations didn’t. No one’s being forced to watch sportscenter/cbc/Sportsnet to get hockey coverage anymore. There’s so many websites/blogs/podcasts/message boards dedicated to specific teams. Most of my friends barely watch SC now unless it’s on as background noise.

But the political tension will only get worse
- Nucker101

It’s a very common misperception that Toronto is only a Leafs town.

The truth is that there are more fans of “other” teams than any other NHL city (a fact easily proven by tv ratings, and anecdotal poop like the fact that if I go downtown, I can buy any one of 31 NHL jerseys in shops).

Toronto is a hockey town. For many reasons (yes, including 51 years of suckitude), Torontonians cheer for a variety of teams other than the Leafs.

Thanks for explanation. And media coverage has surely absolutely(!) nothing to do that both Leafs and Sportsnet (plus plus) are owned by the same company.
- VeryModernMan

You are both right and wrong.

Leafs are ALSO owned by TSN.

But at the end of the day, if the Jets were more popular, that’s who they would feature.

Simply put, they aren’t.

Ehhh gents... go flames go

You are both right and wrong.

Leafs are ALSO owned by TSN.

But at the end of the day, if the Jets were more popular, that’s who they would feature.

Simply put, they aren’t.
- Atomic Wedgie

Yeah, I can’t blame the networks.

NBA fans complain the same way. ESPN and Fox spend most of their talk shows on the LA teams, NY, BOS, PHI, etc because that’s where most of their viewership is located.

You are both right and wrong.

Leafs are ALSO owned by TSN.

But at the end of the day, if the Jets were more popular, that’s who they would feature.

Simply put, they aren’t.
- Atomic Wedgie

Was just reading through the older leafs thread, you had some zingers haha. You've got my vote for US Prez

Why tf isnt rhino in fck.. he would be smoking those shrimps

Orders to Mr. Tkachuk, Lindholm and Giordano: SCORE!

Edit: Hamonic ties it.

Simple. Best hockey players come from The GTA. Toronto is the hockey Mecca. You don’t have to like it. But you will have to learn to love it. Jump on board. LeafsNation ✊🏻
- OurSaviour_34

Saskatchewan produces more NHL players per capita than any other jurisdiction on the planet. As an aside, I never realized Ovechkin, Crosby, McKinnon, and many other teams top stars were all from Toronto. Thanks for the education.

I hahaha nice. I don’t think the guys like it when Jonny shoots Gatorade in there mouth.

Wtf just happened was walking into the house from work and it was 2-1

So if we’re talking equality... should Cassie have the job over someone that can actually do it?

No one could hit that empty net haha oh my

Tied 2nd with Oilers in Pacific.

LOL@Leaf fans COMING HERE to tell us we don't matter to them

Hope they enjoyed paying 10x face to see their team blow it

Let me correct you're post you Eastern douchebag, Trudeau weiner sucker mother(frank)er.




That's better now.
- FlamesFan1230

Very close my good friend!!

Nah, just your typical Western Canada inferiority complexes on display, nothing to see here.

Nearly 40% of the population lives in Ontario, with another 25% in Quebec and another 5%+ in the Maritimes , but they can't seem to wrap their heads around why "tHe LeAfS aRe So PoPuLaR" and why they get some much media coverage.
- As_I_See_It

It gets tiresome having to explain it to Western Canadians. They refuse to "Get it". They live in a world where Winnipeg jets should get as much coverage as Toronto and don't understand broadcasting revenues.

Thanks for explanation. And media coverage has surely absolutely(!) nothing to do that both Leafs and Sportsnet (plus plus) are owned by the same company.
- VeryModernMan

When the Leafs had different ownership they got the exact same about of coverage. Southern Ontario has 37% of the Canadian population. It has NOTHING to do with bias towards the Leafs as a team, it's bias towards whoever is most popular.

And in fairness, Rogers paid 5 BILLION for NHL rights. They area private company. They have every right to worry about revenues coming in.

When the Leafs had different ownership they got the exact same about of coverage. Southern Ontario has 37% of the Canadian population. It has NOTHING to do with bias towards the Leafs as a team, it's bias towards whoever is most popular.

And in fairness, Rogers paid 5 BILLION for NHL rights. They area private company. They have every right to worry about revenues coming in.
- RogerRoeper

Totally agree! Sometimes it’s good for the nation to see the Leafs get their a$$es kicked. It’s the popular vote.

Totally agree! Sometimes it’s good for the nation to see the Leafs get their a$$es kicked. It’s the popular vote.
- K-man25

I get the leafs having more coverage than any other team ...they have the largest fanbase ....but there’s very little content on the other Canadian teams ...but if Mitch Marner has an irregular bowel movement it’s the lead news story lol