the Nucks current dbag-free incarnation also makes me strangely not hate them. but it also feels like after the fall from the 2011 heights, their fans have actually learned a bit of humility and an acceptable grasp on reality. of course they're gonna pump up how sick Hughes and Alienhead are, but that's normal behavior. I don't really see them shouting online about how they're destined for multiple cups.
compare that to Oiler fans and media, who have marched lockstep further into the realm of pure fiction with every failed season that passes by. I'll cheer against the Oilers even from beyond the grave no matter what, but everything I read and hear about that team from those around it gives me a mix of uncontrollable laughter and dry heaving.
good job so far on the rebuild Nucks, just don't let it get to your head or else you might find yourself stuck in a west coast version of McFantasyland.
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