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Enoch Root · 10-31-2024, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sch19lks

Did you ever see Jarome Iginla laughing on the bench when the Flames were losing? Laughing when you’re losing is a piss poor attitude

Yes, I have seen Iginla laugh during a loss. And countless other players too.

And I have laughed at something funny, while at a funeral - and it doesn't mean I didn't respect the deceased or the situation. Human beings are capable of finding positive moments in negative situations. And frankly, anyone who can't - that reflects poorly on them.

The situation with Huberdeau accounted for maybe 3 seconds - anyone who has a problem with that is an idiot.

Enoch Root · 10-31-2024, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sch19lks

Some guys play hard and the switch is always turned on. That’s what makes them elite competitors

This is simply wrong. Your perception of 'elite competitors' just isn't real

Paulie Walnuts · 10-31-2024, 06:44 PM

Not everyone is the ferocious superior leader like McDavid and can dig in 100% of the time.

GioforPM · 10-31-2024, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sch19lks

Some guys play hard and the switch is always turned on. That’s what makes them elite competitors

No players switch is always turned on. Remember “don’t wake up Iginla”?

beaster · 10-31-2024, 07:23 PM

wow is this team slow or what!

sch19lks · 10-31-2024, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

No players switch is always turned on. Remember “don’t wake up Iginla”?

“Don’t wake up Iginla” was because he would take over a game if you pissed him off.

I meant the switch is always turned on as in hate to lose. But I can see that a lot of people disagree with me so I’ll put down the sword

Paulie Walnuts · 10-31-2024, 08:45 PM

I’m so confused though. What is hating to lose ? Like you can’t make any facial expression.

What if they watched a Barrie shift and they started laughing. Is that them loving to lose ?

I don’t think many people enjoy losing lol.

sch19lks · 10-31-2024, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

I’m so confused though. What is hating to lose ? Like you can’t make any facial expression.

What if they watched a Barrie shift and they started laughing. Is that them loving to lose ?

I don’t think many people enjoy losing lol.

Hating to lose isn’t laughing on the bench when you’re getting smoked. I guess I see things differently

GioforPM · 10-31-2024, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sch19lks

“Don’t wake up Iginla” was because he would take over a game if you pissed him off.

I meant the switch is always turned on as in hate to lose. But I can see that a lot of people disagree with me so I’ll put down the sword

Yes, because if he was in a mellow mood he wasn't "switched on", as you say.

sch19lks · 10-31-2024, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

Yes, because if he was in a mellow mood he wasn't "switched on", as you say.

Iggy turned into the best player on the planet when he was pissed off. He wasn’t laughing it up with the boys on the bench when we were down a goal, never mind down 5-1. That’s the difference

memphusk · 10-31-2024, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sch19lks

“Don’t wake up Iginla” was because he would take over a game if you pissed him off.

I meant the switch is always turned on as in hate to lose. But I can see that a lot of people disagree with me so I’ll put down the sword

Us old school folk are on the same path. Not enough players hate losing .

memphusk · 10-31-2024, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sch19lks

“Don’t wake up Iginla” was because he would take over a game if you pissed him off.

I meant the switch is always turned on as in hate to lose. But I can see that a lot of people disagree with me so I’ll put down the sword

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Originally Posted by sch19lks

Iggy turned into the best player on the planet when he was pissed off. He wasn’t laughing it up with the boys on the bench when we were down a goal, never mind down 5-1. That’s the difference

Iginla was the last true power forward. I hope his boys bring that back to the NHL.

traptor · 10-31-2024, 10:23 PM

Positive emotions are fine, but common..

When your the highest paid player on a team (by far) and your team is getting absolutely smoked.. show a little bit of fire.

At the very least don't chortle it up with the other team. Time and place man...

This isn't Saturday night beer league. He's making 10s of millions. Show a little compete

PepsiFree · 10-31-2024, 10:37 PM

It might be “old school” but it’s the dorky kind of put-on machismo that is mocked for good reason. If he’s laughing, he’s too relaxed. If he’s crying, you’d hate that, too. You want him to hold a perfect grimace to prove to you that he’s a competitor… uhhh… OK. Weird.

dino7c · 10-31-2024, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sch19lks

Hating to lose isn’t laughing on the bench when you’re getting smoked. I guess I see things differently

Who was laughing on the bench now?

And the Iggy Flames got blown out too...a lot

jayswin · 10-31-2024, 11:04 PM

Laughing at the twisting of Iginla to suit what the poster (sch19lks) is trying to prove. So you agreed with the phrase "you don't wake Iginla up" but if he's not woken up by the other team then isn't he closer to the fictious Huberdeau you're presenting to us all?

MrMike · 10-31-2024, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Yes, I have seen Iginla laugh during a loss. And countless other players too.

And I have laughed at something funny, while at a funeral - and it doesn't mean I didn't respect the deceased or the situation. Human beings are capable of finding positive moments in negative situations. And frankly, anyone who can't - that reflects poorly on them.

The situation with Huberdeau accounted for maybe 3 seconds - anyone who has a problem with that is an idiot.

I bet you also have a history of taking off your shirt

Groot · 10-31-2024, 11:26 PM

You know what really grinds my gears, when a team is losing by several goals and they score a meaningless goal themselves and the players have the audacity to celebrate the goal. The veterans should go smack them upside the head, sit them down and tell them they're losers, look at the score. That'll show them that losing is unacceptable and engrain a positive winning culture for the younger generation.

If any player even smirks when the team is losing, straight to Rapid City.

jayswin · 10-31-2024, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMike

I bet you also have a history of taking off your shirt

Ha, perfect!

Goriders · 10-31-2024, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by traptor

Positive emotions are fine, but common..

When your the highest paid player on a team (by far) and your team is getting absolutely smoked.. show a little bit of fire.

At the very least don't chortle it up with the other team. Time and place man...

This isn't Saturday night beer league. He's making 10s of millions. Show a little compete

Maybe after the game. During the game just doesn’t look right optically. Who knows what happened, what was said or whether they knew each other ect.

But when your job is to win hockey games and you’re getting your ass handed to you. Having a giggle fest with your opponent makes it look like you don’t take that responsibility very seriously.