Guy I played with went there, sponsored by a beer company...could go and get free pints anytime - road trips were crazy he said, they pretty much became alcoholics.
- Garnie

I cannot confirm or deny this story...

but it does seem eerily similar...

I picked up playing there a) cause they wanted me to - Canuck who could skate, who was in shape (I was then) b) travel was never more than 2.5 - 3 hours, and almost always on weekends so it didn't interfere with my real job c) it was a blast

none of the guys thought they "still had a shot" at some grand dream of making it... they just were in it for a good time.. and we did have a good time ...

"money for nothing and your chicks for free"


FYI our team official sponsor at the time (latter 80s) was named Ottakringer - there's your google challenge for the day!

I cannot confirm or deny this story...

but it does seem eerily similar...

I picked up playing there a) cause they wanted me to - Canuck who could skate, who was in shape (I was then) b) travel was never more than 2.5 - 3 hours, and almost always on weekends so it didn't interfere with my real job c) it was a blast

none of the guys thought they "still had a shot" at some grand dream of making it... they just were in it for a good time.. and we did have a good time ...

"money for nothing and your chicks for free"
- BorjeFan4Ever

and godamn microwave ovens too i bet

I'd be curious to know where your cousin played... 'cause some of the stuff the Euros did was completely nuts... short experience there - two seasons in second division...

insane.
like run for the team bus insane after games...
- BorjeFan4Ever

Never really asked for details at that point but yes he did play about a decade in Europe and only a few years in North America. So I would have to assume this was from Europe.

All I know is my Richard didn't ever get tied to anything anywhere I played.

cool story
for a neanderthaler like you
- plantheparade

Nope. No, I still don't need your validation. I'm good. 🖕

has Barrie been traded yet?
- BorjeFan4Ever

Did somebody say Barrie was traded?

Did somebody say Barrie was traded?
- Steven_Seagull

yes. you

Did somebody say Barrie was traded?
- Steven_Seagull

Josh Manson at half salary retained and a first round pick.

Is 25 minutes a normal amount of time for a practise? That seems incredibly short.

Josh Manson at half salary retained and a first round pick.
- prock

trade barrie for a 1st

use 1st for a dman that doesnt suck like barrie

profit?

yes. you
- daeth

Sweet. Unlike with UG my opinions really are facts.

Is 25 minutes a normal amount of time for a practise? That seems incredibly short.
- aminnes

depends what you are practicing

Sweet. Unlike with UG my opinions really are facts.
- Steven_Seagull

your outright lies are more factual than UG's "facts"

I cannot confirm or deny this story...

but it does seem eerily similar...

I picked up playing there a) cause they wanted me to - Canuck who could skate, who was in shape (I was then) b) travel was never more than 2.5 - 3 hours, and almost always on weekends so it didn't interfere with my real job c) it was a blast

none of the guys thought they "still had a shot" at some grand dream of making it... they just were in it for a good time.. and we did have a good time ...

"money for nothing and your chicks for free"


FYI our team official sponsor at the time (latter 80s) was named Ottakringer - there's your google challenge for the day!
- BorjeFan4Ever

Where are you from.....buddy?

your outright lies are more factual than UG's "facts"
- daeth

Even the Gremlins on Mars know this.

depends what you are practicing
- daeth

That's the average Leafs practise time. They said they had an unusual 45 minute practise. 45 mins is unusual? That seems very strange.

- Fruitcakenipple

A negative article written by a known hack?

Where are you from.....buddy?
- Garnie

born and raised from Thornhill - Richmond Hill area - prior to it being a glorified part of Toronto... long before Vaughan was a thing...

went to Europe for a job which had rather particular computing skills that didn't exist in many places/people in the mid 80s...

100% Canadian... but first generation born in the Great White North !

- Fruitcakenipple

my biggest regret is not getting a 3rd mcdouble the last time i was at mcdonalds. poor affleck

Sweet. Unlike with UG my opinions really are facts.
- Steven_Seagull

... you're just squawking like usual

A negative article written by a known hack?
- Steven_Seagull

It's the beginning of the end for Harry Dubas

Does Tavares seem less than thrilled since his wingers were moved to Matthews? He seems to be kinda bummy out there. I've never seen him float around like he has the last month.

It's the beginning of the end for Harry Dubas
- Fruitcakenipple

technically the day a gm is hired ends up being the true beginning of the end

#2deep4u

- Fruitcakenipple

Ol Stevie boy has really outdone himself ... I'm bummed he couldn't get them to go with 5" type ...

Does Tavares seem less than thrilled since his wingers were moved to Matthews? He seems to be kinda bummy out there. I've never seen him float around like he has the last month.
- aminnes

he was the most consistent player on the team last year imo. this year? nah. very inconsistent with many invisible nights.

with that said i have only watched like half the games this year so yeah