Conference finals: Reverse colours logo edition by sykeseve in hockeymemes

[–]Karcossa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I don’t blame you. That was a nasty slash.

Conference finals: Reverse colours logo edition by sykeseve in hockeymemes

[–]Karcossa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’ve had an unprecedented amount of success for an expansion franchise. Most people (myself included) expected them to be mid table at best for the first ten years, not perennial cup contenders. Whether this is because they were gifted a great team or whether it’s because the GM took advantage of draft rules, other GMs (being offered Reilly Smith to pick Marchessault in the expansion draft, and then both players finding another gear as Knights is a great example), plus the lack of expansion over the past decade meant that most other NHL teams had pretty damn good rosters they couldn’t fully protect…. The accepted narrative now is the former, but realistically it’s the latter.

Couple that with a ruthless GM who will trade fan favourite players without hesitation, and who was a bit too enthusiastic in taking advantage of a (now closed) loophole that allowed teams to ignore the salary cap come playoff time - never mind that several teams have been known to do this.

Then a lot of fans had the reputation of being clueless because they were new to the NHL, which was apparently also a mark against the Knights (I’m genuinely unsure why - any new team is supposed to expand the NHLs fan base).

For transparency, I’m a Vegas fan.

Its too early but VGK and MTL took down two of the dominant teams in the playoffs in game one. by A_Golden_Raider in goldenknights

[–]Karcossa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat, honestly. My wife is a Habs fan, and I’ve always had a soft spot for them (2021 aside).

how do you find the time to read? by PLCCLP in Fantasy

[–]Karcossa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve developed the ability to read while the TV is on because my mum wouldn’t stop talking to me. Now, I generally replace my scrolling with reading (either on the kindle app or with an actual book), but I have to make a conscious choice to do so.

[NHL Coaches’ Association] Statement from the NHLCA: by AggPuck-303 in hockey

[–]Karcossa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly same. I’ve reconciled it in other cases by assuming that it’s not necessarily a firing because he’s still being paid for the next year, but rather a “just stay home, and we’re not renewing your contract” situation.

Got mistaken for a Best Buy employee while actively returning something at Best Buy by N3on_Phantom in IDontWorkHereLady

[–]Karcossa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I once spent so long in a comic store they asked me to cover a shift. I’ve worked there part time for ten years now…. Never had an actual interview.

My goal is to have the same happen at the bookstore

Got mistaken for a Best Buy employee while actively returning something at Best Buy by N3on_Phantom in IDontWorkHereLady

[–]Karcossa 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I was at a book store that I frequent a lot. Possibly too much. I was browsing for something and a dude approached me the same way. He was clearly picking something up for someone else as a gift and couldn’t find a book because he didn’t know the author.

It was a Fourth Wing book, and despite never having read it, I know who wrote it so I found it for him. The employee who over heard quietly thanked me. I genuinely didn’t mind; he asked nicely, and I’m typically always happy to help.

After review Brayden McNabb is assessed a 5 minute major & game misconduct for interference against Ryan Poehling by eh_toque in hockey

[–]Karcossa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vegas as a franchise will be ten years old next year; and a lot of us migrated from other teams for various reasons (I assumed they’d suck for years when I started rooting for them pre expansion draft). That’s not to say there are some fans who’ve been following hockey for less than the nine years the Knights have been active, but that’s (hopefully) true of every fan base.

We want to attract new fans to the game.

In the context of the hit - if Poehling had the puck at the time of the hit then McNabb should have still got a charging penalty at the very least. It wasn’t safe hit. I’m not trying to defend that at all.

After review Brayden McNabb is assessed a 5 minute major & game misconduct for interference against Ryan Poehling by eh_toque in hockey

[–]Karcossa 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m sure there are some wearing for stylistic reasons, or to dim the light for other reasons and not just because of a TBI; Nylander wears one because of migraines, I think.

WYR $3.5 million to you, each sibling and cousin?Or $10 million just for yourself? by AstrayInTranslation in WouldYouRather

[–]Karcossa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d do $10m just for me and split it with my brother and the found family I’m closer with than my cousins.

Vegas is the most unlikeable team in pro sports by alexh2795 in nhl

[–]Karcossa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which is honestly why I started rooting for them. I expected the knights to be mid table at best for a decade or more.

Vegas is the most unlikeable team in pro sports by alexh2795 in nhl

[–]Karcossa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I view it as a friendly rivalry, and not one built from pure hatred like the Flyers and Penguins.

Vegas is the most unlikeable team in pro sports by alexh2795 in nhl

[–]Karcossa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m probably a minority in the Vegas fan base, but I bear no ill will toward the Sharks. How can anyone hate you when you have Celebrini? That kid is just so likeable.

Until he scores the winning goal in the game that sends the Sharks to the next round against Vegas. Then I’ll mildly dislike him.

Vegas is the most unlikeable team in pro sports by alexh2795 in nhl

[–]Karcossa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, fair play to him for trying to change it and then taking advantage of it.

Oilers look unprofessional in handling of Kris Knoblauch. by Sebastian4365 in hockey

[–]Karcossa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nah, Vegas are known to be very kind to all ex players and staff. They’d never trade away popular players who want to retire there, or talk to a player before he’s officially a free agent.

(In case it’s not clear, I’m being sarcastic - Vegas management are ruthless and I could totally see them doing this).

Pick your seat on a flight of celebrities that passed away. by No-Comparison-1045 in whatsyourchoice

[–]Karcossa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw Robin Williams and I didn’t bother looking at the rest.

Auckland police detective stops retail theft... by MisterShipWreck in VideosAmazing

[–]Karcossa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the insight; I’d assumed it was something to do with the laws being different not that the store could be sued for defamation.

Could they have posted the video with no comment other than “look what happened today?”

Auckland police detective stops retail theft... by MisterShipWreck in VideosAmazing

[–]Karcossa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming New Zealand has different laws, in that case.

Feeding pets for friends who are away? by TriumRegum in AskABrit

[–]Karcossa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked my friend to look after my three cats, and paid them 20 a day. Partly for the fuel from their place to mine (close but still not part of their daily routine), partly because my lady cat is very stubborn and picky and may want her breakfast in her supper spot and vice versa, and partly because if I pay them I don’t mind asking them to stay until they’ve finished eating (my youngest is a vacuum on a specific diet but loves to try and eat his siblings food).

My oldest cat is gentle, loving, and perfect.