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Jan. 24, 2022 at 9:41 a.m.
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Quoting: justaBoss
oldNYIfan 's one of them. palhal is another.

Mad respect for the guys dealing with us youngsters. My pops is 62 and wouldn't ever be able to figure out how this site works lol.


Thanks. "Boss"

I enjoy talking hockey, sports or life with folks. I started watching hockey in 19
Quoting: justaBoss
oldNYIfan 's one of them. palhal is another.

Mad respect for the guys dealing with us youngsters. My pops is 62 and wouldn't ever be able to figure out how this site works lol.


Thanks "Boss". I certainly enjoy talking to my CF buds, about hockey, sports and life. My posts would be substantially fewer if folks followed just one "rule". "Teams aren't trading for unwanted long term bad cap"
This flat cap has certainly affected how teams manage their teams now. But in many cases, this two years of Covid has been life changing for many people globally.
Hoping for everyone and especially young people that their life can get back to "normal" soon.
My life hasn't changed that much due to Covid. I'm retired and still see my circle of friends though some of group activities have been curtailed. My mother turned 100 in November, and is doing OK. Last July my wife died...early Alzheimers had affected her for six years.
As you know, I'm a Leaf fan. But I'm also a NHL Buffalo Bills fan. So, I seem to be a enjoy being disappointed.
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 9:48 a.m.
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oldNYIfan 's one of them. palhal is another.
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 9:54 a.m.
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You guys are great.

To think that you're starting out on the Great Journey!

May God go with you both and good fortune follow.


God bless you too!
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 9:56 a.m.
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Quoting: OldNYIfan
You guys are great.

To think that you're starting out on the Great Journey!

May God go with you both and good fortune follow.

Thank you. You too. 🙏
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 10:52 a.m.
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What in tarnation
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Quoting: palhal
Thanks. "Boss"

I enjoy talking hockey, sports or life with folks. I started watching hockey in 19

Thanks "Boss". I certainly enjoy talking to my CF buds, about hockey, sports and life. My posts would be substantially fewer if folks followed just one "rule". "Teams aren't trading for unwanted long term bad cap"
This flat cap has certainly affected how teams manage their teams now. But in many cases, this two years of Covid has been life changing for many people globally.
Hoping for everyone and especially young people that their life can get back to "normal" soon.
My life hasn't changed that much due to Covid. I'm retired and still see my circle of friends though some of group activities have been curtailed. My mother turned 100 in November, and is doing OK. Last July my wife died...early Alzheimers had affected her for six years.
As you know, I'm a Leaf fan. But I'm also a NHL Buffalo Bills fan. So, I seem to be a enjoy being disappointed.



In a way the pandemic has affected all of us here in some way. Our lives as a whole, some of us lightly, some of us harder. A family member of mine just had covid last week (luckily not a severe one) so I'm probably getting it too due to being in closer contact with them, here's to hoping things won't go bad for me either lol

But yeah, similar to our individual lives the pandemic has affected the sport we love, hockey, as well. The league has taken a big hit in the last couple of years, and recently we lost a tournament, the WJC, as well. Small things for fans in retrospect, but still minor annoyances. Gotta feel for the part of the 02 class who won't ever get the chance to play against the very best of their own age due to reasons not in their control.

Anyway, we're lucky to have other people in our lives. Our closest ones, the families and friends, and even the ones in this CF community. I can say I'm quite lucky to have many people to discuss with the sport I love as well other things in life on this site, despite living so far off from a majority of you guys.

Congratulations to your mother from reaching the 100. That's a very respectable age. My both grandparents from my father's side are very close to 90 years old, and from my mother's side they're about 75.

Oh, and I'm very sorry for your loss about your wife. Losing a family member always hurts, although there might be some solace to be found about that they're now in a better place, and most importantly, not in pain. I myself haven't experienced such sorrow, but my aunt said something like that when her husband died of cancer last year.

Also gotta feel for the Bills one. That's gotta smart a bit.
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 10:53 a.m.
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My school started a little floor hockey league for the students.

-This league has some of the most uncoordinated hockey I’ve ever seen, and I’ve watched ECHL hockey more than anything else live. Possession doesn’t stay on one stick for longer than three seconds. There’s a lot of slapping stick-on-stick (which makes a sickening noise every time). Both teams play like they’re on a power play, repeatedly clearing the puck back up the floor. It’s painful to watch.

-As someone that spends a lot of time in goal (since no one else wants to do it), I naturally want to use the goalie sticks. Those things are made out of some of the most flimsy plastic ever. Remember that one Nasher video where he uses that stick with 20 flex? It’s pretty much that, but with a goalie stick. It sucks.

-In the only game my team played, I got ejected midway through the second period for slashing an opponent in the arm (admittedly on purpose, he was talking sh*t). For something that would get me 2 minutes got me a 5 minute misconduct and ejection. That’s bullsh*t.

All in all, it makes it very not fun.
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:03 a.m.
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Quoting: justaBoss
In a way the pandemic has affected all of us here in some way. Our lives as a whole, some of us lightly, some of us harder. A family member of mine just had covid last week (luckily not a severe one) so I'm probably getting it too due to being in closer contact with them, here's to hoping things won't go bad for me either lol

But yeah, similar to our individual lives the pandemic has affected the sport we love, hockey, as well. The league has taken a big hit in the last couple of years, and recently we lost a tournament, the WJC, as well. Small things for fans in retrospect, but still minor annoyances. Gotta feel for the part of the 02 class who won't ever get the chance to play against the very best of their own age due to reasons not in their control.

Anyway, we're lucky to have other people in our lives. Our closest ones, the families and friends, and even the ones in this CF community. I can say I'm quite lucky to have many people to discuss with the sport I love as well other things in life on this site, despite living so far off from a majority of you guys.

Congratulations to your mother from reaching the 100. That's a very respectable age. My both grandparents from my father's side are very close to 90 years old, and from my mother's side they're about 75.

Oh, and I'm very sorry for your loss about your wife. Losing a family member always hurts, although there might be some solace to be found about that they're now in a better place, and most importantly, not in pain. I myself haven't experienced such sorrow, but my aunt said something like that when her husband died of cancer last year.

Also gotta feel for the Bills one. That's gotta smart a bit.


As a bills fan, it smarts more than a bit
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:06 a.m.
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Quoting: AndrewLadd
As a bills fan, it smarts more than a bit


Yeah I can imagine. Second round of 2019 NHL playoffs come to mind. My Stars lost the G7 in the 2OT to Blues. So it probably feels the same.
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:12 a.m.
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Yeah I can imagine. Second round of 2019 NHL playoffs come to mind. My Stars lost the G7 in the 2OT to Blues. So it probably feels the same.


The penguins
Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:29 a.m.
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Quoting: AndrewLadd
As a bills fan, it smarts more than a bit


As much as I thought last years loss was going to put a fire under Buffalo's ass, I think this loss is going to that even more.

That said, I hope to god Daboll is gone this offseason. I think we need to get Allen a coordinator that doesn't have mental relapses at the start of a year and can properly utilize Singleterry and Allen's run game.
Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:35 a.m.
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Quoting: justaBoss
I see a lot of people here are still going to school. I think I've asked this once already but do refresh my memory if you like, what age are you guys exactly? I know there's much difference here.


Grade 12 so around 17
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:43 a.m.
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Grade 12 so around 17

What is it like to drive
Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:47 a.m.
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What is it like to drive


No idea
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 11:56 a.m.
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No idea


Lol
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 12:08 p.m.
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Lol


Not everyone who can get a driver's license immediately does and passes all the tests/wants to get it
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 12:24 p.m.
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Not everyone who can get a driver's license immediately does and passes all the tests/wants to get it


I’m sorry if I offended you. I understand
Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:06 p.m.
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:15 p.m.
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i dont watch football but i saw the end of that and that ot rule is not a very smart one
hockey OT rule >>>>
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:16 p.m.
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First day of redoing my life. It’s going good. Did all of my homework at studied a bit. Thanks guys for the confidence
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:16 p.m.
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i dont watch football but i saw the end of that and that ot rule is not a very smart one
hockey OT rule >>>>

The shootout is a good idea.
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:20 p.m.
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First day of redoing my life. It’s going good. Did all of my homework at studied a bit. Thanks guys for the confidence

good for you that you're making a difference
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The shootout is a good idea.


how would one do a shootout in football though
field goals or whatever they're called?
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:22 p.m.
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Quoting: Zuki9797
good for you that you're making a difference


how would one do a shootout in football though
field goals or whatever they're called?


I think if someone scores a touchdown then the other team should be able to as well. If they score then they keep going like in college
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:23 p.m.
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:24 p.m.
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Quoting: Zuki9797
good for you that you're making a difference


how would one do a shootout in football though
field goals or whatever they're called?


Also thank you
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Jan. 24, 2022 at 4:28 p.m.
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What is it like to drive


It’s really nice, I gotta say. It’s probably better for me living in the middle of nowhere than people living in cities though.
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