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NHL

Mets, Jets, Islanders, Everton, Malaga, Koln.... only one which has any success is St. Helens in the rugby.

Absolutely cursed to mediocrity.
I lived in Ottawa, hence Senators before that Valencia, for a long time they were my great sporting hope.

I am the curse, remove me from Everton, you'll be champions of Europe within three seasons.
 
....went to a game once when I was playing footy in Germany. I suppose it was ok but not really for me.

Just wondered what NHL was. Hockey is played outdoors and I think this is about Ice Hockey. if so, NIHL might be more accurate.
 
I don’t think Rook has watched hockey in the last, like 15 years. You can still block shots but there are several quality offensive defensemen, the shooters are more precise than ever, and the players are a lot fitter so energy levels stay up deep into the overtime periods when they pile up. It’s not Big Sam on ice like it was in the early 2000s.
I had read something earlier this year about the evolution of the blue line. I think skating is the dominant characteristic you need to play defense now, no more Hatcher brothers hulking at the back (Chara an exception, but he has exceptional skill). With better skating defensemen comes better passing and some good shooting too, but I think the days of lasers from the blue line may have ended with The Mighty Ducks.

Tune in today and you'll see exciting young 2 way defenders like Makar and Heikinanen and wingers switching back to cover when these guys push forward. It seems the strategy of the game is much more agile when you have players that are much more agile.
 

....went to a game once when I was playing footy in Germany. I suppose it was ok but not really for me.

Just wondered what NHL was. Hockey is played outdoors and I think this is about Ice Hockey. if so, NIHL might be more accurate.

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Hope you’re old enough to remember the good runs in the 80s!

i am 29, so...

Good Islanders?
Good Mets?
Good Everton?

Good Jet- oh wait, we’ve never been good.

No, have to blame the family for moving to Long Island and my dad adopting them!


My luck with sports? I’m very blessed
  • Sign a player for a record 10 year deal and he hits sub .200 in his opening 25 years.
  • Have a Cy Young best pitcher in 35-years, and we lose 1-0 every game he plays
  • Butt Fumble
  • Qualify for Champions League and beaten in a con move
 

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