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  1. Down by the River

    Is today the worst day of the year to be a fan of sports?

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    2. Odd.

      Odd.

      Holy &^@# this comment

    3. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      Ugh.

    4. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      June 15, 2011 was the worst date in sports history in Vancouver (at least until EP lifts Lord Stanley over his head).

  2. Down by the River

    Is there a Battle of Alberta thread? There should be a Battle of Alberta thread. This rivalry is back, its real, and its spectacular. 

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    2. luckylager

      luckylager

      It's gonna be awesome running over Alberta teams for a decade, again.

    3. -AJ-

      -AJ-

      Not gonna lie, it even has me interested, which is saying something from a guy who pretty much never watches hockey outside Canuck games.

    4. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      I think Canucks fans are not appreciating the opportunity to watch these two teams kill each other. 

  3. Down by the River

    You could piss on my shoes and somehow I'd be less annoyed with you than the person that tells me "Thanks in advance" when they sign off on their email. 

    1. -DLC-

      -DLC-

      Like it's a given.  Will you turns into you will.  Something like that?

    2. Shift-4

      Shift-4

      what colour are your shoes?

      posting from men's room

  4. Down by the River

    Is there anyone that shows less interest in serving you that an old lady working at a grocery store deli?

    1. smithers joe

      smithers joe

      that’s my mother. she has pms, big time.

  5. Down by the River

    Draisaitl is more valuable to the Oilers than McDavid. 

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    2. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      I see it as the exact opposite. Draisaitl is responsible for doing all the little things that free up McDavid. He takes draws, he retrieves loose pucks/wins puck battles. McDavid gets to focus almost exclusively on the offensive side of the puck, which is pretty atypical of someone who is a quote-unquote center. 

    3. #Canucks

      #Canucks

      @Down by the River I appreciate your perspective. There is definitely an argument there. McDavid does back check and win pick battles too. @Coconuts They are definitely benefactors if each other!

    4. Coconuts

      Coconuts

      That's a fair view. Draisaitl may shoulder some of the burden a typical center takes on but McDavid also has to do those things to an extent. I'd also argue that McDavid's sheer offensive talent frees up Draisaitl to play to his highest potential. It's almost a bit of a symbiotic relationship. 

       

       

  6. Down by the River

    Lebron James is great at taking stands against social injustice when he has a chance to directly profit from it. A lot harder to stand up for someone's rights when the system violating those rights makes you millions. 

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    2. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      I really wonder what Lebron’s feeling on the issue would be had the country in question been South Africa circa the Apartheid years.  I don’t know but just putting out that question.

    3. Toews

      Toews

      I thought athletes like Kaepernick and Lebron were sincere in their desire to shine a light on the injustices in this world. That was my own naivety. The older you get the more you begin to understand people and the world we live in. 

    4. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      Lebron says he was talking about the implications of critiquing China while players are in China. How about this. If you are in business with someone and you fear that they will bring you harm because of something said by someone else that you have a loose affiliation with, maybe this isn't someone you should be in business with? Or, feel free to continue doing business with them but step off your pedestal before you do it.

  7. Down by the River

    Does anyone use meal delivery services like Fresh Prep or Hello Fresh?

    1. Alflives

      Alflives

      I use the Mrs. Alf food delivery service.  

  8. Down by the River

    Bought a new car and now the thought of "could I have gotten a better deal elsewhere?" is eating my brain alive. 

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    2. RetroCanuck

      RetroCanuck

      Second guessing won't help anything.

       

      All we can do is live and learn. So next time your buying a car you'll be better prepared and more ready to get the best deal one can get

    3. VforVasili

      VforVasili

      You almost certainly could have gotten a worse deal. Don’t let anxiety rule your life!

    4. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      I agree with VforVirtanen.  Never second guess yourself.  

  9. Down by the River

    This story + Spittin Chiclets podcast further adds to my appreciation of Crosby.

     

    https://theathletic.com/1114612/2019/08/07/sidney-crosby-birthday-pittsburgh-penguins-behind-the-scenes/?source=dailyemail&redirected=1

     

    He makes my top 5 of all time for sure... maybe top 3. 

    1. apollo

      apollo

      Wait 2.99 per month to read the article?! lol... it's the internet, there's plenty of free content out there. 

       

      Personally I came on board with respecting Sid after I saw this video - I really respect that he comes back home in the city that made him and gives back to the community by training with the kids there. 

       

      I have almost no respect for guys like Sakic that pretty much did as little as possible to give back to Burnaby 

       

    2. -AJ-

      -AJ-

      @apollo And what about the Twins, who invested heavily in Vancouver instead of their hometown of Ornskoldsvik?

  10. Down by the River

    Can anyone recommend a gun range open to the public on Vancouver Island?

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    2. luckylager

      luckylager

      Victoria fish and game club have a range on the malahat. I've gone as a guest of a member, not 100% if you can drop in. Email them

    3. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      @CBH1926 It's where I shot my baby.

    4. Ghostsof1915

      Ghostsof1915

      https://vfgpa.org/membership-and-passes/

       

      https://nanaimofishandgameclub.com

       

      http://saltspringislandrodandgunclub.ca

       

      https://courtenayfishandgame.org/indoor-outdoor-ranges

  11. Down by the River

    Bob Cole is the GOAT, it is not even close. His last game, ever, will be this Saturday (Mtl/TO). 

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    2. Squamfan

      Squamfan

      Jim Hudson

      "Greatsave Luongo!"

      " Hamhuis fakes the shot takes the shot , gets it through to Daniel, to Henrik to Daniel scores!"

    3. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      ^ Jim Hughson had potential, but he totally mailed it in once he got the top CBC spot. Even when he calls TO games, he just doesn't seem to do it for me any more. The reason why I put Cole > Hewitt is because of longevity. He's been doing this for 50 years. I've never known a world where Bob Cole wasn't calling games... and this is true for about half of all hockey fans. 

    4. King Heffy

      King Heffy

      I'll really miss him.  Still easily the 2nd best guy out of the HNIC bunch after Hughson, even at his advanced age.  Quite simply the voice of hockey for multiple generations and a consummate professional.

      Wish him a long and happy retirement.

  12. Down by the River

    Brady Keeper's NHL debut tonight. Heard his story on the Spittin Chicklets podcast. Almost quit college hockey to move home to take care of his family. Even when he was called up to FLA, he didn't have enough $ for a flight. Kid has a ton of character. 

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    2. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      @RRypien37 I didn't really explain that well. I think it was like an oversized baggage cost. A mentor in college covered the cost. Kid had 63 cents in his bank account. Has two kids (one biological) and is just 22. Really incredible. 

    3. Western Red

      Western Red

      Played 12mins and was +1 with a SOG.

    4. CanuckinEdm

      CanuckinEdm

      2 kids .63 cents in his bank sounds legit...

  13. Down by the River

    If the NHL is going to keep collecting +/- data, they should at least stop giving guys a -/+ for an empty net goal. 

  14. Down by the River

    Crosby on an absolute tear. 

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    2. 5Fivehole0

      5Fivehole0

      Crosby is a more complete player. I think McDavid is a better player, offensively, and could probably out skate Crosby, but all around Crosby is better. 

      Sids defensive play is better, he's better at face offs, his accuracy is better, and his overall awareness is better. Sid is THE complete player. It's why he's better than Ovechkin, and it's why he's the greatest of all time.

    3. Shift-4

      Shift-4

      Crosby knows how to control a game. It is a thing of beauty.

    4. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      As much as I despise Malkin, he too is a franchise player.  Like when the Avs had Sakic and Forsberg, that’s a formidable duo to face.  Like imagine having TWO EPs on the team.

  15. Down by the River

    Whatever happened to @CanucksHD? His videos were legendary. 

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    2. TNucks1

      TNucks1

      makaveli high lights were the best, stupid NHL.

    3. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      I actually forgot that Mak and CanucksHD were different people... both were great. 

    4. King Heffy

      King Heffy

      "Have another donut" was a great vid.  NHL probably didn't appreciate the corruption being exposed.

  16. Down by the River

    Domi to Matheson:

     

    "I saw you last game, you f****** suck"

     

     

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    2. Twilight Sparkle

      Twilight Sparkle

      I think this deserves its own thread XD

    3. Tortorella's Rant

      Tortorella's Rant

      Domi is lucky Montreal rejuvenated his short career because he wasn't in the position to tell anybody they suck

    4. King Heffy

      King Heffy

      At least he wasn't a coward like Matheson though.  

  17. Down by the River

    Hopefully NYE in Vancouver is the turning point that leads to the swift implementation of ride-sharing. 

    1. goalie13

      goalie13

      You're dreaming.

       

      The NDP are still in charge.  They don't do anything swift.

    2. HI5

      HI5

      Maybe in 2119

  18. Down by the River

    Help me settle a bet with the wife. It is not normal for 25-30yr old guys to go to the tanning salon. 

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    2. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      @Tystick Thanks for clarifying. Certainly not passing judgement (@Baer.). I should have said "common" to be clearer. The wife thinks it is common because she sees lots of guys there. 

    3. luckylager

      luckylager

      Totally not normal.

    4. Baer.

      Baer.

      Oh gotcha. Yeah definitely not common

  19. Down by the River

    Is it a rule that all California-based arenas need to have terrible lighting?

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    2. Cramarossa

      Cramarossa

      I thought the SJ lighting looked much improved last night.

    3. Brad Marchand

      Brad Marchand

      @Cramarossa They definitely brightened the lights at SAP Center. Much better than it was last year.

    4. Squamfan

      Squamfan

      la used to have better lighting i believe they changed them to the darker ones in 2015

  20. Down by the River

    It has been about 7 years since I was legitimately excited for your average regular season game. EP and co have made Canucks hockey fun again. 

    1. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      Wasn’t THAT long ago that the Canucks finished first overal in the standings (2011-2012 season).  They were also top 5 in goals scored and top five in goals against.  

    2. Down by the River

      Down by the River

      After the SCF, it was too hard to get excited for the average regular season game the very next year. 

    3. King Heffy

      King Heffy

      Full credit goes to Greener for unleashing the kids and employing an exciting system to watch.  Has to be a Jack Adams frontrunner so far.

  21. Down by the River

    For the Prospect Tracker thread, which draft-eligible players do you want me to track? I'll track five guys. Hughes an obvious one. Who else do you want?

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    2. Tre Mac

      Tre Mac

      Kappo Kakko

      Bowen Byram

       

      Off the top of my head.  I know winning the Jack Hughes lottery would be nice but this team needs D like a struggling pornstar.

    3. Jaku

      Jaku

      Peyton Krebs!

       

      He's a top notch sort of player. Makes other players around him better. Hard working, good skater, elite wrist shot and a very professional approach to everything.

    4. ReggieBush

      ReggieBush

      Broberg is my guy.

  22. Down by the River

    What proportion of Edmonton goals will McDavid be in on?

     

    I'm guessing like .60...

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    2. 48MPHSlapShot

      48MPHSlapShot

      43% seems about right.

    3. coastal.view

      coastal.view

      100% so far :P

      so i'm thinking 43% is a tad low

       

      i'm gonna say 44%

    4. Brad Marchand

      Brad Marchand

      McDavid's points to Oilers goals ratios from the last two seasons:

       

      2016-17: 100/243 (41.1%)

      2017-18: 108/229 (47.2%)

       

      He will almost certainly be in the 40-45% range again.

  23. Down by the River

    Anyone know why there are no games on Friday?

    1. goalie13

      goalie13

      It's Dwayne Roloson's birthday.

    2. Brad Marchand

      Brad Marchand

      The league has introduced a secret cryogenics program and has mandated that all teams send at least one player for freezing. Every team gets the day off to replace said player.

       

      If Del Zotto 'mysteriously disappears', we'll know why.

    3. Master 112

      Master 112

      It's because none were scheduled.

  24. Down by the River

    How do I change my location?

    1. Shift-4

      Shift-4

      Move  :P

    2. Shift-4

      Shift-4

      It's under edit profile  :) 

    3. J-23

      J-23

      Bro I'm walking with Elias right now, where the hell are you?

  25. Down by the River

    Canucks just sent an email to season ticket holders announcing that the Canucks are playing Calgary tomorrow night....:picard:

    1. NewbieCanuckFan

      NewbieCanuckFan

      Alf was promoted to head of marketing & he's still figuring out how to send emails...be kind.

    2. Shift-4

      Shift-4

      Strange that they think the ticket holders need to be notified about the game. Do they think the ticket holders actually want to watch?

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