Ok, so who do Toronto fans root for now? (on average)

Do you pull for a Canadian team like Calgary?

Do you pull for an underdog like Montreal?

Do you pull for Tampa because of Stamkos and his Ontario connection?

Or do you just say "phuck it" and get drunk and root for somebody based on other personal reasons?
- GalacticStone

CLB vs VAN

But it will be PHI vs COL

Boy from Markham and played for the Sarnia Sting. I know, reaching there.

I'm not sure I want to watch today's Lightning game. I have a foreboding sense of doom facing Torts again.
- GalacticStone

Yeah, I'm just riffing off of the Leafs fan narrative from a few years ago - the extremely popular story was that both Stamkos and Subban had made a pact as young kids that they would sign with the Maple Leafs as soon as they could, forsaking all other teams.

When that didn't happen, the backlash was fast and furious.

Dude, about 35% of the NHL played in Ontario and are from "Insert GTA Mega Suburb."
- AdamFrench

LOL. True. That "hometown boy" pitch was in full effect when there was a chance of luring him to Toronto as a free agent though.

I don't cheer for other Canadian teams because their fans are trash.

You look at any number of american teams and they're full of Canadians, so I pick one I like and run with it. Except Boston or Philly cuz their fans are also trash.

No offense scabs and rj
- TheMussel

Harsh - but fair...

Washington for me...or Islanders just to see Roger's reaction.
- AdamFrench

It has to be painful for Roeper that the Isles are still playing.

No one in the Eat is beating Carolina. Avs over Canes in 6

No one in the Eat is beating Carolina. Avs over Canes in 6
- RogerRoeper

It would be a shame if Carolina won the Stanley Cup, because due to COVID-19, they would probably have to hold their victory parade in the parking lot of their arena.

Yeah, I'm just riffing off of the Leafs fan narrative from a few years ago - the extremely popular story was that both Stamkos and Subban had made a pact as young kids that they would sign with the Maple Leafs as soon as they could, forsaking all other teams.

When that didn't happen, the backlash was fast and furious.
- Atomic Wedgie

Spezza made the same blood pact with David Clarkson. Welcome to the Leafs in 2023 Stamkos and...oh poop Subban looks finished...next season PK!

No one in the Eat is beating Carolina. Avs over Canes in 6
- RogerRoeper

i'd be fine with this.

Avs were my pick to start the year.

i'd be fine with this.

Avs were my pick to start the year.
- BINGO!

Is Dougie alive yet?

Unfortunately he didn't. I could pretend he did. But then I'd be Ek.
- gergeswillems

Or Roger

Is Dougie alive yet?
- AdamFrench

Sounds like a game time decision. I think they're taking it a little slower with him for whatever reason.

CLB vs VAN

But it will be PHI vs COL
- mr.sir

Philadelphia or Boston vs Colorado or Dallas or Vegas.
Go Hintz!

No one in the Eat is beating Carolina. Avs over Canes in 6
- RogerRoeper

I think Washington makes it out of the east again.

Bold prediction: Washington Chicago final

i'd be fine with this.

Avs were my pick to start the year.
- BINGO!

Leafs were my pick.

Cheer for the Avs now. Hope the local kid does well.

I think Washington makes it out of the east again.

Bold prediction: Washington Chicago final
- TheMussel

That's bold, Cotton!

Sounds like a game time decision. I think they're taking it a little slower with him for whatever reason.
- BINGO!

They have 2-3 losses before needing to rush him. Makes sense.

Cheer for the Avs now. Hope the local kid does well.
- bixll

*remembers when people said I was crazy that MacKinnon and Barkov would adjust better to the NHL than Drouin*

We waz kangz bixy

i'd be fine with this.

Avs were my pick to start the year.
- BINGO!

I’ll go Av’s for the Bozie, Nazie one-two. Other than that the Habs melt down inducing win would be fun. (Av’s also best team IMO)

Cheer for the Avs now. Hope the local kid does well.
- bixll

I cheer for the Coyotes for several reasons

- Phil the Thrill
- Marian Hossa
- No General Manager
- Matthews roomers after they win

They have 2-3 losses before needing to rush him. Makes sense.
- AdamFrench

Yeah, I'm just riffing off of the Leafs fan narrative from a few years ago - the extremely popular story was that both Stamkos and Subban had made a pact as young kids that they would sign with the Maple Leafs as soon as they could, forsaking all other teams.

When that didn't happen, the backlash was fast and furious.
- Atomic Wedgie

If they ever make it to the Leafs, it will be at the tail-end of their careers and Stamkos will be playing limited minutes on the fourth line. Subban will be a sheltered 3rd pairing guy....heck, unless he turns it around, he's almost there already.

I cheer for the Coyotes for several reasons

- Phil the Thrill
- Marian Hossa
- No General Manager
- Matthews roomers after they win
- TheMussel

I was sure you'd add the suicide note of Tanner to that list.

I was sure you'd add the suicide note of Tanner to that list.
- AdamFrench

Like he'd pull a George Costanza on life?