[Always Earned Never Given]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

Ma francais n'est pas tres bien, mais, je pense que "chapeau" means "hat". Is there some idiomatic expression I don't know?

Also, the Flames MADE the Habs look like they closed Cowboys the night before...Total domination!

In this case «Chapeau» means «hats off»/«give credit to». it's a mark of recognition/appreciation.