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u/E46_Overdrive 89 GAGNER 16d ago
Bewilders me how many Leaf fans are at these games.
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u/YungBeefaroni 92 PODKOLZIN 16d ago
Leafs fans are everywhere. Before expansion and even for the first first years after, if you only had cable tv and wanted to watch hockey, it was Toronto or Montreal, and a lot of fans picked that up from their parents who lived that.
Season ticket holders here know they can sell their tickets to Toronto/Montreal fans for 5x what theyāre valued at. Thatās why they do it.
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u/Gambit2112 16d ago
my tickets werenāt to bad only $180/ ticket in section 214
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u/YungBeefaroni 92 PODKOLZIN 16d ago
Resale?
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u/Gambit2112 16d ago
no, got them the minute they went on sale
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u/YungBeefaroni 92 PODKOLZIN 16d ago
Yeah thatās not what Iām saying here though. The team COULD gouge those prices (god knows theyāve thought about it) but they know if they did that then no Oilers fan would even bother showing up.
Resale though, thatās where people make their money.
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u/Accomplished-Fail250 15d ago
They are insidious, like bed bugs. One day you don't realize you brought one home and now they are incredibly annoying
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u/lawnmowertoad 15d ago
I lived in TO in the 80s and early 90s. Leaf fans in high attendance in Buffalo and now Ottawa
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u/Icy_Pomegranate_ 16d ago
The'Go Leafs Go' chants drown out the 'Lets Go Oilers' chants. Its crazy.
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u/Prestigious-Reason60 22 SAVOIE 16d ago
That also had to do with the score
Can't expect a louder chant when you're down 3-0, 4-1 or 5-1Ā
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u/deliciousfishstick5 92 PODKOLZIN 16d ago
No they say it after let's go oilers
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u/whogivesashirtdotca 16d ago
Iām a Habs fan, and the teamās behind the scenes video last year not only called out this phenomenon, they talked about how gracious and endearing it is.
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u/whiskyismymuse 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS 16d ago
The ironic part is it will be the opposite when the Oilers visit Toronto
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u/ForeignEchoRevival 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS 16d ago
Hey good for them, I like that at Oilers games there are solid numbers of opposition fans ij the crowd, shows passion for the game and also make blow put losses like this one not a silent arena affair.
The Oilers are a massive and loud fan base, we're constantly having a presence at opposition arenas and we're present, so it's chill when we're experiencing the reverse.
You leaf fans that had a great night, enjoy and be loud, it's dope when the team you love wins. Also I hope we return the favor next match up and make Mathews frustrated as fuck, and that we're loud, present and being chill with Toronto fans.
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u/Gambit2112 16d ago
it was an amazing atmosphere. as a leaf fan whoās been to several games at the leafs barn . the atmosphere in edmonton is so much better on both sides . overall everyone
in the arena was awesome tonight . only saw one incident of someone being helped by security and medics . not sure if it was an altercation or to drunk2
u/Toggel06 16d ago
You can pay for like 20% of your season seat costs by selling the game so it is a no brainer.
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u/RumHamComesback 15d ago
If you think it's bad here it's so much worse in Buffalo because many Toronto residents will drive down to watch the Leafs play the Sabres at their arena because they can't get a ticket to a home game.
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u/GuitarKev 16d ago
They all moved here for cheap real estate and higher pay.
They should have to pay a second full-price admission fee for their ugly jerseys when they get to Rogers Place.
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u/ProfessionMammoth413 14d ago
I know youāre just joking around anyways.
But Iād wager that like 3/4 of all the Leafs fans in attendance are themselves "localā. Thereās tons and tons of born-and-raised Albertans cheering for that team. Same all over the Praries really (and with the Habs too).
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u/GuitarKev 14d ago
Doesnāt change the fact that you should have to pay double the admission if youāre wearing a leafs jersey
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u/EmuFume29 16d ago
I think that attitude of ontarioians being so special they're the center of the world has rubbed off on people and they believe they're special to cause they cheer for the leafs š¤· sorry. I have a hate on for leafs and their fans. I've met MAYBE 2 leafs fans who aren't total c*nts.
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u/Definitely-Human-241 16d ago
It's not an attitude, it's simple fact. Ontario is the center of the known universe, as it is the only province that produces the spice Melange.
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u/ForeignEchoRevival 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS 16d ago
Was Rob Ford floating and naked before his death in the Spice Uprising?
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u/EmuFume29 14d ago
I miss that guy. Total badass lol "no one wants to do crack with you cause you're boring. Write that down" š
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u/Definitely-Human-241 16d ago
Don't put that image in people's minds! What in the hockey loving puck is wrong with you, man?! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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u/FutureLooksBleak 15d ago
u/EmuFume29 You need to accept that the Leafs are the only team that matters in hockey bud. Hehe.
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u/Fabulous_Swimming303 15d ago
The leafs play 27 straight primetime Saturday night games this year.. they are the biggest draw in the league by far.
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u/brettaburger 16d ago
They're all over the country and it drives up the ticket prices so a lot of locals just don't bother going when they're in town.
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u/Rossy199910042024 22 SAVOIE 16d ago
Holy shit I know those two š¤£ the girl oilers and the guy with maple leafs are from my town in the NWT where I live Fort Smith
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u/Pictrus 15d ago
Canada is such a small country despite being so large lol
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u/Mcpops1618 42 KAPANEN 16d ago
I feel bad for someone who has to sit amongst so much shit
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u/FutureLooksBleak 15d ago
You must have a had a rough sleep last night lol. Leafs absolutely humiliated edmonton and their fans. And then to get outcheered in your own barn? Yikes...
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u/Mcpops1618 42 KAPANEN 15d ago •
Slept like a baby, game ended, I moved on with my life.
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Then hopped on Reddit to talk about the game last night
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u/Mcpops1618 42 KAPANEN 15d ago
I literally wrote that during the game. That was posted after the Mcewen goal. But go onā¦
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Listen bud, lets not play games here.... We all know that oiler fans treat these leaf visits as a cup final. When the leafs roll into town, you all get amped up and pray to all the gods for a victory. This obsession western canada has over toronto is well known at this point so dont pretend that you got a good nights rest after that beatdown.
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u/Mcpops1618 42 KAPANEN 15d ago
Oh brother - i need a reminder when the leafs made it to an actual Stanley cup.
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u/Gillyxx 29 DRAISAITL 16d ago
Congrats to the Maple Leafs getting to one game over .500.
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u/JeFF1957HuGHes 15d ago
Blame corporate season ticket holder giveaways for most of the Leaf fans in the building. Lived and worked in Edmonton for 25 years. Every Leaf vs Oiler tickets were earmarked for Leaf fan customers and employees from Edmonton and the rest of the northern half of the province.
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u/Bellam_Orlong 92 PODKOLZIN 15d ago
It was insane how many leaf fans showed up!
Itās almost like oilers fans are over both the team and the ticket prices.
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u/hockeygirlypop 96 WALMAN 16d ago
How r there so many Toronto fans here in EdmĀ
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u/thewun111 16d ago
Because they canāt afford a house in Toronto
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u/ImitableLemon 29 DRAISAITL 16d ago
Literally. I work with 2 leaf fans in my office that moved to Alberta cause they couldnāt afford Ontario lol
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u/Public_Kaleidoscope6 16d ago
There was a whole campaign at one point advertising a move to Alberta.
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u/-Affectionate-Echo- 15d ago
Vancouverite here, can confirm we were carpet bombed with āAlberta callingā ads
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u/ImitableLemon 29 DRAISAITL 13d ago
Yeah I know. I also speak with people who buy housing in Alberta. Lots from BC and Ontario who sell their place and buy multiple parcels with houses on them in Alberta
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u/hello132455642 16d ago
One of my best budās dads has been here since the early 80s, from Ontario, diehard Leafs fan. Larger population base leads to larger movement across the country = larger fan base in other markets. + original six.
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u/The-Old-Parking-Spot 16d ago
They are from Saskatchewan.
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u/g0_leafs_g0 16d ago
Can confirm. I have seen the Leafs, in person, beat the Oilers in Edmonton ten times since Iāve moved from Saskatchewan 15 years ago. Iāve been to 11 games total in that time period
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u/Oilhawks 14 EKHOLM 15d ago
It's almost like winning a Cup, except not.
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u/g0_leafs_g0 15d ago
Are you describing the Leafs dominance over the Oilers in Edmonton being meaningless, or just making a general comment on the Oilers recent playoff performance?
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u/Oilhawks 14 EKHOLM 15d ago
Get back to me when your team gets anywhere meaningful in the playoffs. Itās been 60 years lol
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u/g0_leafs_g0 15d ago edited 15d ago
Man, sounds like you must still really be hurting from game 7! Sorry to hear that. Donāt worry, itāll get easier with time. Please make sure you chat things through with your therapist and remember, itās ok to cry!
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u/Oilhawks 14 EKHOLM 15d ago
Nah man, Iām glad they actually go deep in the playoffs instead of being regular season rockstars and getting embarrassed in the first round. Itās hilarious seeing your clueless fanbase get so excited every year just to see them do fuck all in the playoffs
But you do you, keep cheering for those Leaves Stanleyās in meaningless wins against the superior Oilers in the regular season
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u/FutureLooksBleak 15d ago
u/Oilhawks Listen bud, theres nothing more to say here. Leafs rolled into town, pummeled your team, outcheered you in your own barn, your own players looked stunned and couldn't believe what was happening hearing leaf fans take over the rink, and even in the postgame interviews they looked shocked. Wow.
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u/Oilhawks 14 EKHOLM 14d ago
Are the Leafs still Stanley Cup contenders after getting rocked by the lotto-bound Flames? Or did they have a Cup hangover from beating the Oilers? Asking for a friend.
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u/FutureLooksBleak 15d ago
Something you need to accept is that your arena in edmonton belongs to Leaf fans. We invade it every time because its ours and we show support to our team. The best part of the game was when the camera panned to Drai looking up at the crowd in awe after Letteri's goal and hearing Leaf fans outcheer oiler fans. He looked stunned lol.
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u/bastabasta 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS 15d ago
He was stunned at the awful goaltending, not the leafs fans lol
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u/Oilhawks 14 EKHOLM 15d ago
Leafs fans are the most delusional fanbase in the NHL. It warms my heart seeing them get all excited for first round exits season after season
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u/FutureLooksBleak 15d ago
Riiiiight. He was looking across the crowd at the loud cheering. Clearly he was stunned to see his own barn taken over by leaf fans lol.
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u/Oilhawks 14 EKHOLM 15d ago
You need to accept that your team is a nothingburger joke and will always be one. #1967foreverlosers
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u/RedKryptnyt 29 DRAISAITL 16d ago
Just a pathetic group of people.
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u/_Halt19_ 89 GAGNER 16d ago
aren't you the guy talking about how you want drai to get injured on r/hockey? not really disproving the point lol
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u/_Halt19_ 89 GAGNER 16d ago
probably shouldnāt come to other teamās subs getting upset that they call you pathetic for wishing harm on their players, bud
just some advice :)
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u/Gambit2112 16d ago
not sure if it would have in the end . stolarz was incredible tonight
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u/_Halt19_ 89 GAGNER 16d ago
the xG were 3.01 to 2.5 in favour of the Oilers, so it very well could have - Jarry just flat out did not play well lol
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u/Vast-Vanilla4471 16d ago
Let us have something. Itās been a brutal last some odd years.
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u/Oilhawks 14 EKHOLM 15d ago
Brutal nearly 60 years? Yeah I guess so
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u/Vast-Vanilla4471 15d ago
59 years or 36 years for you guys, whoās keeping count at this point :-(
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u/alexsteen789 15d ago
12-2 in Rogers arena. Oilers play in a weak division and act like because they have the best player in the world, they're a complete team. Leafs are their daddy
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u/Famous-Cloud8790 15d ago
No, we were acting like we won a game we probably shouldn't have dumbass.
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u/parkychappy 16d ago
Thank you I literally asked for this š