When did you first become a Steeler fan?

[DukieBoy]

Feast or famine with Fleury, so it seems. He could come back vs Ottawa and dominate. Or they could keep Vokoun in net for a time, but I am concerned that he fatigues with too much play.

I'd like to see Fleury back and successful. I love redemption stories. Speaking of which, it would be a good story to see the Leafs go deep into the playoffs. It is good to see the teams from Canada do well.

[flippy]

Feast or famine with Fleury, so it seems. He could come back vs Ottawa and dominate. Or they could keep Vokoun in net for a time, but I am concerned that he fatigues with too much play.

I'd like to see Fleury back and successful. I love redemption stories. Speaking of which, it would be a good story to see the Leafs go deep into the playoffs. It is good to see the teams from Canada do well.

Fluery is the worst best goaltender in hockey. I'd like to see the Pens try and find another goalie. Or send Fluery to stick handling camp. Any time he skates to retrieve the puck I get nervous. I feel physically ill like doom is impending.

It would also be nice to play defense in front of either goalie. I think the Islanders are gonna be really good for a long time. They felt bigger, stronger, and faster. I'm still not sure how we beat them.

[flippy]

Yes, hockey is very Canadiana. It is the one sport where we dominate the number of players in the league, so the roots run deep for many teams. You will find that most Canadians will like players as much as teams, guys such as Ovechkin, Crosby, Malkin etc. are very popular whether they play for your favorite team or not.

The only real hatred to find around here are big rivalries (of course) - like Leaf/Canadiens, Leafs/Senators - but not as bad as they once were before the Leafs sat on the sidelines nine playoffs in a row. The other thing that is almost unanimous around here is hatred for the Canucks. I have never seen such a team of whiners and probably dislike them more than any other sports team including Ravens, Cowboys, Bengals etc.

And ya.....the HHOF is very cool. My son has dragged me downtown many times to go.

I've always wondered, is Canuck a negative word to a Canandian? I wondered if it was like how Southerners and Northerners in the US get along. I mean it's no big deal, but I've heard a lot of people in the South refer to me and others as Yankees. It just sounds weird to me but it seems to have some deep meaning to them.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

I've always wondered, is Canuck a negative word to a Canandian? I wondered if it was like how Southerners and Northerners in the US get along. I mean it's no big deal, but I've heard a lot of people in the South refer to me and others as Yankees. It just sounds weird to me but it seems to have some deep meaning to them.

Not viewed negatively at all. The only insult that I might feel is if I thought that someone was calling me a Vancouver hockey fan. That is below the belt.

[flippy]

Not viewed negatively at all. The only insult that I might feel is if I thought that someone was calling me a Vancouver hockey fan. That is below the belt.

LOL. I'll remember to call you a Vancouver fan should we ever have a throw down.

[DukieBoy]

LOL. I'll remember to call you a Vancouver fan should we ever have a throw down.

Those Vancouver fans put on quite a riot in 2011. Could be some trash talk material.

Then again, a buddy and I were dahntahn the night of the 2nd SB win, and it got a little more than crazy in spots.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Feast or famine with Fleury, so it seems. He could come back vs Ottawa and dominate. Or they could keep Vokoun in net for a time, but I am concerned that he fatigues with too much play.

I'd like to see Fleury back and successful. I love redemption stories. Speaking of which, it would be a good story to see the Leafs go deep into the playoffs. It is good to see the teams from Canada do well.

This year is just an indoctrination year for the Leafs. Let the kids get a feel for playoff atmosphere. There was so much inexperience on the team that they needed a taste, like the Islanders.