Pre-Game Talk: GM 16: Pavel Bure Night - Canucks vs. Leafs - Nov 2 - 4:00PM PST - CBC
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Leaf fan coming in peace, Leaf fans won't boo. Even when we play Montreal and they honour one of their greats nobody boos. Now when the game starts thats a whole new story but when honouring a former player we never boo. You guys may hate our guts but we're not disrespectful to a team's past. The chances of us actually clapping and joining in the standing ovation are more likely than anyone booing. Bure was a hell of a player and was a great Canuck player what is there to boo about?
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Bure night really should have been Vancouver/Florida, it's also the 10th home game for Vancouver of the season which would have been a nice addon, hope you guys kill Toronto tomorrow 
I've seen Leaf fans at Sens games. They leave the class at home. They go to boo the Sens, cheering the Leafs is a mere afterthought. They won't be retiring Alfie's jersey at a Sens vs Leafs game, not a chance.
But this is in Vancouver, nowhere near Ontario, and I expect most of the fans will enjoy Bure's moment and then will cheer the Leafs during the game. Booing will be a mere afterthought.
I hope we all enjoy it right up until the Canucks win.
You can't compare Alfie and Bure. Alfredsson is absolutely hated here, I won't defend Alfie or the Sens, booing Alfie in his own building was hilarious I love my fellow Leaf fans for booing the crap out of him, I can't stand him. You guys may hate our guts but the hatred that we have for the Sens is at a level that will never be matched with the Canucks..just won't happen. Bure was a hell of a player and did great things for you guys. Anyway good luck Saturday should be a great game.
Will be a good game, and I dont understand some of our fanbase perception that the leafs are still an awful team. The pregame thread against the oilers a few weeks back had people more concerned then this one.
I hope we win, but the leafs can beat us, lets not be delusional were that good, maybe if we were playing buffalo i would feel this was a sure win. I dont like how they play but they do have more then enough fire power and are getting good enough goal tending. If bolland somehow manages to shut down the sedins it could be a long night for us.
And hopefully raymond does not score for the impending meltdown and overreaction that will ensue.
The last time I felt our fan base was to over confident was heading into playoffs against the sharks, and I hope this game does not take a similar tone and I hope we win.
I hope we win, but the leafs can beat us, lets not be delusional were that good, maybe if we were playing buffalo i would feel this was a sure win. I dont like how they play but they do have more then enough fire power and are getting good enough goal tending. If bolland somehow manages to shut down the sedins it could be a long night for us.
And hopefully raymond does not score for the impending meltdown and overreaction that will ensue.
The last time I felt our fan base was to over confident was heading into playoffs against the sharks, and I hope this game does not take a similar tone and I hope we win.
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I've never understood the level of vitriol reserved for Alfredsson, you guys hate him more than the Habs! The HABS!!! Alfie's a great hockey player, a good sport, a gentleman and an outstanding citizen. I find it hard to fathom how he'd leapfrog the years of history between original 6 teams to become the biggest target of Leaf fans' ire. Oh, Toronto...
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A lot of people thought the Florida game would be Bure's night, so the season ticket holders bought up the extra tickets before they were released to the general public. Essentially, the owners got a free sell out against a weak team and were able to move it to another Saturday. Not sure why they choose Toronto specifically, maybe for more exposure nationally?
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What a shame the ownership drove Bure out of town. What an electrifying, exciting player. I hope we will see someone like that wearing Canuck colours again.
It sucks that the start is early for the people in Vancouver, but as a guy who is forced to live in NB with a small kid, it is awesome he will get to see the cerimony. I watched the double overtime Calgary game with him two days ago (didnt tell him how it ended either) and he literally jumped off the couch when Bure got that breakaway.
As for the game tomorrow, I see it being closer than I would like: a shootout finish. Could go either way. Maybe a skate to stick from Kassian for the winner?
It sucks that the start is early for the people in Vancouver, but as a guy who is forced to live in NB with a small kid, it is awesome he will get to see the cerimony. I watched the double overtime Calgary game with him two days ago (didnt tell him how it ended either) and he literally jumped off the couch when Bure got that breakaway.
As for the game tomorrow, I see it being closer than I would like: a shootout finish. Could go either way. Maybe a skate to stick from Kassian for the winner?
I've never understood the level of vitriol reserved for Alfredsson, you guys hate him more than the Habs! The HABS!!! Alfie's a great hockey player, a good sport, a gentleman and an outstanding citizen. I find it hard to fathom how he'd leapfrog the years of history between original 6 teams to become the biggest target of Leaf fans' ire. Oh, Toronto...
if you dont understand then maybe you shouldn't comment on it
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If Torts is indeed the great motivator that he is alleged to be, the crap effort against the Wings shouldn't extend to this game. If it does I will be concerned.
if you dont understand then maybe you shouldn't comment on it
Alcohol? A pack of blue jerseys at your back? Mob mentality? Maybe I do understand.
Don't take me for a leaf hater though. I used to, kind of, but when they finally made the playoffs I was pretty happy for them and their fans. You guys were overdue for some playoff action.
Can we just put the GDT up on the main boards a day and a half early? I want to talk about Bure, not read Leafs fans talk about how much they hate Alfredsson 
I have a funny feeling this will be the most insufferable GDT of the year, win or lose.
I have a funny feeling this will be the most insufferable GDT of the year, win or lose.
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I've never understood the level of vitriol reserved for Alfredsson, you guys hate him more than the Habs! The HABS!!! Alfie's a great hockey player, a good sport, a gentleman and an outstanding citizen. I find it hard to fathom how he'd leapfrog the years of history between original 6 teams to become the biggest target of Leaf fans' ire. Oh, Toronto...
Mr. Canucklehead
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Can't believe Burrows' numbers against Toronto. 15 points in 10 games? Hopefully this game is just what the doctor ordered to get him going offensively.
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Even as a leaf fan, Bure was my absolute favourite player growing up. He was simply a treat to watch. If I were to be at that game I'd be cheering the loudest. The only people who would boo Bure are the D and goalies he embarassed throughout his career.
I've never understood the level of vitriol reserved for Alfredsson, you guys hate him more than the Habs! The HABS!!! Alfie's a great hockey player, a good sport, a gentleman and an outstanding citizen. I find it hard to fathom how he'd leapfrog the years of history between original 6 teams to become the biggest target of Leaf fans' ire. Oh, Toronto...
Is there really any evidence that Alfie is a "gentleman"?
He explicitly gave up during the playoffs last year and I don't get the sense anybody in the Sens dressing room was too sad to see him leave.
As for the "hate". It really only manifests itself as booing. And frankly, we only boo him because it is a fun thing to do.
On the topic of Bure and Saturday afternoon, I can't imagine why any Leaf fans would boo him. The man is a legend who all hockey fans remember fondly.
I've never understood the level of vitriol reserved for Alfredsson, you guys hate him more than the Habs! The HABS!!! Alfie's a great hockey player, a good sport, a gentleman and an outstanding citizen. I find it hard to fathom how he'd leapfrog the years of history between original 6 teams to become the biggest target of Leaf fans' ire. Oh, Toronto...
It has a lot to do with the playoff history. We haven't played the Habs in the playoffs since the 70's. The rivalry with Montreal is there and will always be there. But we HATE the Sens, we hate the Habs as well but we HATE Ottawa. Sorry I'm using caps to make the difference noticed lol. Alfredsson hitting Tucker from behind and not getting a penalty and then scoring the overtime winner in game 4 or 5 I believe in the playoffs back in 01 or 02 started it all. Also mocking Sundin with the whole stick incident didn't go over well. He's a clown.
Mr. Canucklehead
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Okay, everyone, let's stay on topic. The discussion of Daniel Alfredsson and his history vs. the Maple Leafs can go someplace else.
Thank you.
Thank you.
*saves tirade for later*
The only thing better than beating the leaves would be winning the Cup. Good thing we get a chance at the former this weekend!
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