So much for the rules indeed. Perhaps you didn't read the rule about not starting redundant threads.
Rules aside, though, it's always been considered a good practice when joining a new forum to lurk for awhile and get a general feel of the type of posts that are being made before jumping in the conversation. And it's never a good idea for a new member to start so many threads right away. People didn't dogpile on you because they don't like you; you got jumped on because you weren't following proper forum etiquette, starting redundant threads, and weren't making informed posts.
I suggest you spend a few weeks lurking, reading what others here post, and maybe make some contributions to existing threads. Starting so many new threads -- especially about news that's been known for weeks or months -- is pretty bad form, and I'm not surprised at all by the reaction you received.
But stick around. Once you get a feel for this place and learn to make intelligent and informed posts, you'll find it's the single best forum for hockey news and opinions on the web.
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