[Kybb79]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

I actually am, in context.

The season is 82 games. The best teams in the league have mediocre results against the worst teams, every year. The better your team is, the less of those you have, and vice versa.

It’s one game, and yeah, quite frankly I’m ok with the result, because in the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter. Will I be ok with being out of the playoff picture by thanksgiving? No. Will I be ok missing the playoffs this year? No. But is one loss worth getting upset over? No, it isn’t.

As good as this team might be, it’s not a Stanley Cup contender yet. And if you’re hand wringing over one loss then a sport where 82 games are played and the very best teams lose 20-30 of them is not likely a sport that you’re going to consistently enjoy no matter who your favourite team is, and certainly not if your favourite team is one where just making the playoffs will be an improvement.

I honestly feel like I’m taking crazy pills sometimes. Do some of you even enjoy hockey? Or do you just enjoy winning? The first two periods of the game weren’t much fun, the powerplay was zero fun, and like a lot of people I’m sure, I considered shutting it down after Vancouver scores a quick two at the start of the third. But I’m glad I didn’t, because the rest of the third right up to the empty netter was FUN to watch.

It’s one game. So yeah, I’m okay with a mediocre result, because there were things to enjoy along the way and there are 81 games left to get the 100 points we need. My partner and I had a couple beers, laughed at losing to Vancouver, and slept like babies. On to Saturday!

You must be a casual fan. Im a die hard hard fan myself. I seen the Flames win the Cup in 89 i was hooked on this team. I always support them but the past 10+ years they have been mediocre at best. I don't know about you casual fans but i want them to be a contender again. So yeah 1 loss to Vancouver of all teams bugs me.