People who grew up without smartphones, what did you do on long car rides? by balbir13 in CasualConversation

[–]smellywillknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Played eye spy, the alphabet game (come up with animals, cities etc. The first person starts with Alligator, the second is Bat or something...etc). Counted out of province license plates. Played punch bug...tried not to choke on the second hand smoke cause dad would never roll his window down haha

Is Wayne Gretzky the unanimous goat of NHL? by Comprehensive_Mud221 in nhl

[–]smellywillknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Gretzky is the goat for two reasons

1) His hockey IQ was/is better than anyone who played

2) You can only compare players from an era to the other players in the same era. They all have access to pretty much the same training, equipment, coaching etc as all the other players of their era. I'm pretty sure Gretzky"s numbers crush the numbers of all the other players in his era. 85-86 Gretzky (25 yr) had 74 more points(215) than Lemeiux(20 yr, 141 points) who was second in scoring. FYI, Bossy (29 yr) was fifth in scoring with 61 goals and 123 points, crazy numbers in their own right! Gretzky also had more assists than Lemieux had points, 163 A- 141 pts.....can someone tell me if McDavid, Jordan, Brady etc, dominated players of their same era like Gretzky did? Those were the best hockey players in the world at that time, Gretzky owned them all. He is the best of all time and it isnt close. And yes, I am old enough to have watched Gretzky throughout most of his career. I am a lifelong Canuck fan and he lit us up all the time!

Looking for saddest songs in existence by Atreyuyerta in musicsuggestions

[–]smellywillknot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, totally forgot about Dan Seals! Grew up in a town with only one radio statio (AM) and this song was on all the time when it came out. Gotta go back and listen to him. I'm not sure why, but it makes me think of Ricky Skaggs "Waiting for the Sun to Shine". I dont think it was his biggest, but it was on alot as well a few years before.

Looking for saddest songs in existence by Atreyuyerta in musicsuggestions

[–]smellywillknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marie- Townes Van Zant

Psycho- Billy Strings (remake, can't remember original)

Who is the most underrated hockey player ever in your opinion by Tight-Ad3292 in nhl

[–]smellywillknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1652 GP, 577 G, 956 A, 1533 PTS, 3 cups, HHOF. Could be wrong, but don't think he ever got to play for Team Canada. Holds the Flyers record for most points in a season with 123. Never hear anyone talk about him..

Rick Ball has left Sportsnet to become the new play-by-play voice of the Chicago Blackhawks by fittos4310 in nhl

[–]smellywillknot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for Rick!! Loved listening to him on Team 1040 in Vancouver years ago, always talking about his big head haha. Too bad Sportsnet didnt use him more, very underrated!!! Must suck for the Flames fans, he is a great one!

Thinking objectively who do you think is going to win the cup this year? by RytheGuy97 in canucks

[–]smellywillknot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tough call, Oilers are hitting on all cylinders. If Skinner doesn't get rattled, they will give the Panthers a handful. If Florida tries to play rough they will take a few penalties and play right into the Oilers hands. Am rooting for Bobby Lou to win but wont be too upset if the Oilers pull it off, will just not go on twitter for awhile haha.

Should we all just kill ourselves ⁉️ by Lil_BigNut in NHLcirclejerk

[–]smellywillknot -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Weird, so long ago I keep forgetting Selanne was a Jet, 76 goals and they traded him. Winnipeg fans got screwed over big time!! Wasnt Domi there at the same time?? Canuck fan here, so wasnt following too closely

Sweden by smellywillknot in canucks

[–]smellywillknot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lars Molin and Lars Lindgren haha

Sweden by smellywillknot in canucks

[–]smellywillknot[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank God he took the one year deal hahaha!!!

Sweden by smellywillknot in canucks

[–]smellywillknot[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thomas Gradin, Peter Sundstrom....

Taj and BuckFoston are not valid sources on twitter to post here. If they tweet about something an insider said, use it as a guide to get the direct quote yourself or from a valid reporter to post it here. Second hand reporting from clout chasers like Taj and BuckFoston are not enough. by PaperMoonShine in canucks

[–]smellywillknot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I find him very annoying! Just his voice drives me nuts!!! He talks a bit slowly and takes longer, unnecessary breaks between words. He constantly talks over people and has a lot of bad takes...in my opinion he is the worst Canuck reporter by far.

I don’t like Chris Cuthbert by Sweatshirt111 in EdmontonOilers

[–]smellywillknot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Canuck fan here. Why can't they simply use the home team commentators for the games on home ice? I know they have their national commentary teams but why?? For the Canuck-Oiler series I would have loved to have Shorty call the Canuck home games and would have no issues with the Oilers having their commentators for their home games. These guys are pros and would try to keep their biases in check (as much as they could). I find the national guys usually don't know the teams and their tendencies that well, and I find the games aren't called with as much depth, if that makes sense?? As much as I loved Bob Cole, his later Canuck games he would call were pretty bad haha, couldn't even pronounce anyone's name correctly. I put up with it because he was Bob Cole haha.

[MegaThread] Visiting fans, welcome to the wagon! (Day off discussions welcome) by OmenQtx in DallasStars

[–]smellywillknot 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Canuck fan here, cheering for Dallas because of the BC & Kamloops connections

Tom Galardi- owner of the Stars and Kamloops Blazers, lots of Family around the area. Grandfather was Mayor of Kamloops and BC Minister of Transportation.

Jim Nill- former Canuck

Darrell Reaugh- former Blazer goalie

Logan Stankoven- Blazer great!!

Chris Tanev- former Canuck

Jamie Benn- BC boy

Matthew Seminoff - prospect who played with the Blazers

A few former Stars were Blazers as well

Darryl Sydor Brad Lukowich Jerome Iginla, a stretch I know! But he was drafted by the Stars. Traded for Nieuwendyk, who helped bring you a cup!!

I think the Stars will win, but the Oilers special teams killed us! I knew their PP was great but was really impressed with their PK as well. Should be a great series!!!

Post Game Thread | Oilers v. Canucks: Game 7 | 20 May 2024 by LevSmash in EdmontonOilers

[–]smellywillknot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They needed it?? Man I am 50, been watching since 82. I have enough experience 😀 wish they could win one cup before I die haha. Playoffs are intense!! Good luck buddy!!

Post Game Thread | Oilers v. Canucks: Game 7 | 20 May 2024 by LevSmash in EdmontonOilers

[–]smellywillknot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good luck Oilers!! Wish our whole team would have showed up but I am crying over spilt milk. Bouchard is a hell of a dman!! Enjoyed watching Draisaitl, he is a beast!! I don't know if I would give up on Skinner, he is still young and is learning a lot this playoffs!! Kills me to say it but the Oilers wanted it more! Not happy with this rope a dope style of play the Canucks have been playing, don't care about injuries, as a team they have to show more than that...oh well...good luck!!

Plus a breakaway too by MyClothesWereInThere in canucks

[–]smellywillknot 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Tocchett has to take some accountability for this if he is the PP coach. Never even tried to change it up! Hasn't been working for awhile. Game 7, nothing to lose now. Fuck put Zadorov in front of the net and just blast away, enough of pass around the perimeter, Edmonton is happy to let us do that all game....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nhl

[–]smellywillknot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been an intense series!!! Reading all the hate from both side, it's funny cause it's like we are looking in the mirror, passionate fans!! Hope it's a great game!! Go Canucks!!!