OT: The “cheer up” thread

[Shawnathon]

I’ve been a long time lurker on this website. I made a thread in the summer of 2018 asking people to name the posters they enjoyed reading the most. It received incredible feed back and brought a ton of positivity. It seems the last week there’s been a lot of anxiety and negativity in regards to the team and rightfully so. I thought I’d do something similar but change it up a bit. HF seems to become a lifestyle for a lot of people. Who’re the posters on the Habs board you’ve enjoyed not only reading but debating with over the years. Doesn’t have to be a poster you always have the same opinion with, but just enjoy to get into any kind of debate with or converse with. Maybe this can bring everyone back together for a little while again.

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[peate]

I like Runner77's effort in creating one great GDT after another. We all appreciate him.

 

[Runner77]

I like Runner77's effort in creating one great GDT after another. We all appreciate him.

Right back at ya, peate. Love your wit, sense of humor and contributions in general. You're always a fun read. Thanks for the kind words!

 

[NobleSix]

I liked making bets with Belial because he was always down for padding my virtual wallet with VCash.

Sadly it looks like he's gone now and I'll have to go back to making some what fair/risky bets.

 

[ahmedou]

I enjoy reading the ahmedou's posts.

I'm like wdf who is he?

Until I'm like woah that's me...

 

[Frank Drebin]

There are so many awesome posters on this board.

@Runner77 @groovejuice @LaP @Lshap @Lafleurs Guy @Andrei79 @NotProkofievian @DAChampion @LyricalLyricist @loudi94 @FerrisRox all come to mind off the top of my head as posters I've either had awesome conversations with or genuinely learn something by reading their posts. Obviously I'm missing some that deserve a shoutout and I will post as I remember them.

Then there are the posters that I consistently butt heads with but I still think are awesome. Looking at you @ECWHSWI and lately @Mrb1p . Still love ya man but just taking a break from the abuse for a moment.

Then there a few that grind my gears, and I'm sure the feeling is mutual.

 

[SquiddFX]

In fairness, our negativity is only to balance @S Bah and his positivity. We’re just bringing balance to the Force.

 

[nhlfan9191]

@Runner77 @sandviper @TooLegitToQuit @Genesis76 @bsl @Frank Drebin @LaP @Sugar Domi
@groovejuice

I could list dozens more. I just don’t have the time to list everyone. Been here for years. I think I’m doing this right. I tried to hand select a small mix I enjoy reading and people I enjoy debating with even if it turns into an argument.

 

[LaP]

I enjoy reading pretty much everyone around here. If i would not then i would not post here. There might be 2-3 guys getting on my nerves here and there but for the most part 90% of the discussions are fun. I don't want to name anyone cause i'll miss people and often it sucks when you invest lot of time in a forum and people start listing good posters in a thread and everyone forget about you. So i like you all and the discussions for the most part are fun and knowledgeable. It's easy to forget that some posters are young and others are old. When you are young you're a lot less negative. Everything is new and exciting. When you're old like me often you become grumpier without realizing it. Things are not as good as they were back in the days. Often it's just nostalgia. As long as we win another cup before i die i'll be happy Long live the community it's a great one full of passionate fans.

 

[groovejuice]

There are so many awesome posters on this board.

@Runner77 @groovejuice @LaP @Lshap @Lafleurs Guy @Andrei79 @NotProkofievian @DAChampion @LyricalLyricist @loudi94 @FerrisRox all come to mind off the top of my head as posters I've either had awesome conversations with or genuinely learn something by reading their posts. Obviously I'm missing some that deserve a shoutout and I will post as I remember them.

Then there are the posters that I consistently butt heads with but I still think are awesome. Looking at you @ECWHSWI and lately @Mrb1p . Still love ya man but just taking a break from the abuse for a moment.

Then there a few that grind my gears, and I'm sure the feeling is mutual.

Thanks Frank. That's a formidable list of posters you've listed here. I think the longer we are here, the more tolerant and open minded we become - this absolutely applies to me as well.

You're a fine poster yourself and I daresay have many fans here, including me.

We all share the frustration of loving a team that is a long way from its glory days, and there is no end in sight to the mediocrity, nor a fast track to the success all of us want to see.

Yet we are a still a family, even while recognizing and hopefully accepting our differences of opinion.

 

[Runner77]

Thanks Frank. That's a formidable list of posters you've listed here. I think the longer we are here, the more tolerant and open minded we become - this absolutely applies to me as well.

You're a fine poster yourself and I daresay have many fans here, including me.

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So many posters on this site that I enjoy reading, including all of those who have contributed to this thread so far.

Talk about Frank, he used to be a fine poster when he had his old avy. It was the most Canadian thing. I don't think anyone else would have considered using that as an avy and I did throw a few barbs at him over the years, when he had it.

I used to tell him "it doesn't get any better than this" and we'd always have a laugh about it. So here's to yourself, to Frank, to the other posters in this thread and those HFers at large who provide us with so much info and entertainment:

OK, I lied. Frank is still a fine poster.

 

[groovejuice]

I’ve been a long time lurker on this website. I made a thread in the summer of 2018 asking people to name the posters they enjoyed reading the most. It received incredible feed back and brought a ton of positivity. It seems the last week there’s been a lot of anxiety and negativity in regards to the team and rightfully so. I thought I’d do something similar but change it up a bit. HF seems to become a lifestyle for a lot of people. Who’re the posters on the Habs board you’ve enjoyed not only reading but debating with over the years. Doesn’t have to be a poster you always have the same opinion with, but just enjoy to get into any kind of debate with or converse with. Maybe this can bring everyone back together for a little while again.

Thanks for that. We should never forget that we're allies and friends with similar goals that we all share.

 

[Frank Drebin]

So many posters on this site that I enjoy reading, including all of those who have contributed to this thread so far.

Talk about Frank, he used to be a fine poster when he had his old avy. It was the most Canadian thing. I don't think anyone else would have considered using that as an avy and I did throw a few barbs at him over the years, when he had it.

I used to tell him "it doesn't get any better than this" and we'd always have a laugh about it. So here's to yourself, to Frank, to the other posters in in this thread and those HFers at large who provide us with so much info and entertainment:

OK, I lied. Frank is still a fine poster.

Lol, I totally forgot about that avatar. Makes me chuckle just thinking about that silly commercial.

 

[THE HOFF]

Did I miss the group hug ?

You guys all have a good night.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

i love everyone (not on morphine currently)

 

[ahmedou]

I enjoy reading pretty much everyone around here. If i would not then i would not post here. There might be 2-3 guys getting on my nerves here and there but for the most part 90% of the discussions are fun. I don't want to name anyone cause i'll miss people and often it sucks when you invest lot of time in a forum and people start listing good posters in a thread and everyone forget about you. So i like you all and the discussions for the most part are fun and knowledgeable. It's easy to forget that some posters are young and others are old. When you are young you're a lot less negative. Everything is new and exciting. When you're old like me often you become grumpier without realizing it. Things are not as good as they were back in the days. Often it's just nostalgia. As long as we win another cup before i die i'll be happy Long live the community it's a great one full of passionate fans.

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[Frank Drebin]

I'm honestly very flattered that I made your list. Trust me the feeling is mutual, you just screwed me over by mentioning me after I omitted you - any mention after that wouldnt have seemed genuine, ya know?

Some other chill posters besides @nhlfan9191 , are my man @Ozymandias , @Bloumeister @PaulD @OldCraig71 , @Adam Michaels @Toene all the regular contributors to the OOT thread. I think I've had it out at least once with every mention on this list but I still respect each and every one of them.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Oh brother, im always worried when I get tagged 

Thanks @Frank Drebin

 

[MaxDummy]

I liked making bets with Belial because he was always down for padding my virtual wallet with VCash.

Sadly it looks like he's gone now and I'll have to go back to making some what fair/risky bets.

Wait... Belial's gone?

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I love you all.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Thanks Frank. That's a formidable list of posters you've listed here. I think the longer we are here, the more tolerant and open minded we become - this absolutely applies to me as well.

You're a fine poster yourself and I daresay have many fans here, including me.

We all share the frustration of loving a team that is a long way from its glory days, and there is no end in sight to the mediocrity, nor a fast track to the success all of us want to see.

Yet we are a still a family, even while recognizing and hopefully accepting our differences of opinion.

Jeeze you guys become ssoooo soft when someone makes on of these threads

Just kiddin, i agree

 

[FormerLurker]

I've been reading daily for over 15 years and only post very occasionally. I keep coming back despite the pervasive negativity. One guy not mentioned yet that I enjoy reading is @dackelljuneaubulis02 . Seems to be a level-headed guy with good hockey knowledge. Cheers bud.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Wait... Belial's gone?

There was a death in the Bergevin family

 

[groovejuice]

Jeeze you guys become ssoooo soft when someone makes on of these threads

Just kiddin, i agree

Meh, I still have a complete set of voodoo dolls for those bad days.

 

[Death]

I'm a lurker mostly, from France, different time zone, lots of work, 4 children ... I don't really debate around here as I lack time so I'll try to tell the things a bit differently.

I got hooked thanks to @Whitesnake 's prospects reports and subscribed like three years later I think.

Overall, I'm trully thankful to read such quality posts. I'm a big hockey nerd from a country where hockey is a minor sport trying to grow with almost no media exposure. Reading this board gives me a lot of informations, links to great articles, different visions of what happens to the team and that's a lot of fun to read. It even brings me a feeling of the media storm around the team.
I began to learn about this at a time when following the Montreal Canadiens meant listening to CKAC broadcasts on the internet late at night (1am for home games) while texting to a friend who would do the same ... talk about a way to live your passion "live". Still, good memories ! It's so much easier with NHL TV theses days, no blackouts for me, next to no live games are broadcasted here.

I happen to learn some new things from time to time as we all do, hockeywise or not (nutrition, fitness, whatever).

I'm always blown away with the GDT's , @Runner77 @roy munson @moeninglory @donghabs98 and many others come to mind. @Bloumeister rules by the way. All these contributions make me crack smiles, even laugh, on a regular basis. Thank you guys !

Of course there are posters that I like and some that get on my nerves as well. The board has had a tendency to split in two the last years, pro management and haters, whatever you call the factions. I will confess being a "hater" , but in these passionate debates, I appreciate @teamfirst 's open mindedness. Most of the time, I don't share his opinions and yet, he's always nice to other posters and shows a genuine sense of humor, not bitter one bit. I love it

This place is not perfect for sure ... yet I come to read all of you on a daily basis and have been for years. Thanks for the good times and the ones to come