I wanted the Knights to win before the series and until that garbage display of reffing in game 3.
Following that shit display I’ve been fully wanting the Habs to win now. More trash officiating slanted in favour of Vegas again this game.
Not willing talking politics... but you bring a) that western people dislike Québec b) you make a reference to Québec séparation mouvement c) you invoke the western people (and only them) disliking Québec because they have a ¨special treatment¨. Two question sis 1) how are your assumption related to hockey and why now! b) I remember western arena full of Habs jersey (must have been a lot of non western people in western arena and c) where is your agenda!Well on these message boards it gets tiring and old to have so many people critique your posts and then not share their opinion.
Do all Westerners think that? probably not but I would say the majority (51%) still think that way and generally dislike Quebec which includes the Habs. Take the Separation movement that gained some following in Alberta and in Saskatchewan, they are gaining traction because they feel like Quebec is getting special treatment while they are getting a raw deal.
Thats enough political talk though. Back to Hockey!
Man, its starting to get annoying how everyone who replies to me doesn't actually read what I post.Not willing talking politics... but you bring a) that western people dislike Québec b) you make a reference to Québec séparation mouvement c) you invoke the western people (and only them) disliking Québec because they have a ¨special treatment¨. Two question sis 1) how are your assumption related to hockey and why now! b) I remember western arena full of Habs jersey (must have been a lot of non western people in western arena and c) where is your agenda!
Canada’s team plays at the Olympics and international tournaments.
Why is this even a thing? Who’s America’s team?
I cheer for all the Canadian teams no matter what because it's been pretty clear to me over the years that the league doesn't want Canadian teams to win anymore. We're a captive, loyal audience already whereas the goal is to grow the game in new markets, especially those that will help the league draw bigger TV numbers in larger or glamorous American cities.
Going back to 2004 when the Flames got robbed on the Gelinas goal, the way the Bruins were able to manhandle the Canucks in 2011 (not to mention how they were allowed to manhandle the Leafs, Sens and Habs in subsequent series's), the way the Ducks got the ludicrous calls they did against the Oilers in 2018, a few years back when the Habs played the Rangers (not to mention Kreider being allowed to take out Price in 2014) and this year where the league has been actively trying to give Vegas the win (why wouldn't they with the new ESPN deal coming up, plus having TB/Veg in the final validates Bettman's legacy ie. expanding into southern US markets) etc. etc.
In short, Canadian hockey has been colonized by the U.S. I know some will dismiss me as a conspiracy theorist, but anybody who is willing to be intellectually honest with themselves and has been watching hockey long enough and remembers the league pre-Bettman, should be able to make the connection.
It's not just the NHL either. Remember the Texas and Kansas City -friendly strike zones against the Jays in 2015, the insane reffing the Raptors had to overcome when they won the championship? And it's not just Canadian teams either. Smaller-market American teams get screwed all the time in all sports, The most egregious example was when the NFL sacrificed the Saints in order to ensure the LA Rams made it to the Super Bowl.
It would be nice if Canadian fans formed some solidarity to contest this, but instead, we'll let our petty regional grievances divide us as we always do.
Canadian hockey has been colonized by the U.S
If the Sens ever make the playoffs again, revisit my post and you'll see what I mean.Or maybe there is no solidarity because most of us realize this isn't some conspiracy theory by bettman?
But feel free to wear your tinfoil hat and boo betman from your couch when he hands the Stanley cup to mark stone in 3 weeks
Stockholm Syndrome. Will serve you well once Tkachuk bolts the first chance that he gets.Or maybe there is no solidarity because most of us realize this isn't some conspiracy theory by bettman?
But feel free to wear your tinfoil hat and boo betman from your couch when he hands the Stanley cup to mark stone in 3 weeks