A pre-emptive eulogy for my fandom of the Calgary flames (2007-2024)

[V1nnyTh3Flam35Fan]

By the time I post this, the panthers are down 3-0 heading into the 3rd period and maybe lose game 6 to bring us closer to a reverse sweep choke against Edmonton. It’s time I write this post.

As I’m watching our rivals lift the Stanley cup, I’ve now come to the realization that maybe I have to reconsider my life decisions (ie. being too focused on hockey, Flames hockey)

When it comes to being invested in sports, I want to feel some sort of pride when I choose the teams I’m cheering for.

Unfortunately, these past few years have taught me not to be foolish and care too much about things that make me unhappy.

The Calgary Flames have not made me happy during the 17 years of my fandom:

-Incompetent Management and [alleged] meddling ownership has tipped the rivalry balance where it’s becoming lopsided (unless Conroy magically turns it around)

-Jarome Iginla (and Mikka Kipprusoff) are the most recent true superstars that have made me and Calgary flames fans proud. It’s now over 10 years that we have lacked a true face of the franchise (don’t count Gaudreau or Tkachuk, they are just snakes and turtles to me at this point)

-Just like how I’m mad at Tampa (for 2004 “no goal”); I’m beyond pissed at how Florida (even with Bennett and Tkachuk) choked and allow all of Edmonton to troll Calgary for many years to come…

-Hockey has also affected life beyond the sport itself; now the city (most likely the whole province) have to share in paying for the new arena, even though I don’t believe that will change the (mis)fortunes of the Calgary flames… (that money should’ve gone to building stronger water pipes, if you know what I mean…)

Sometimes I wish that the Calgary flames never existed or just relocate for all of Calgary’s sake. I would honestly be a happier man because I would not have to be overly invested in this sport and just watch as pure entertainment.

I now pronounce my fandom of this team dead. And I would go as far as to not cheer for another team. The most invested I would be are for international tournaments, Canada. It’s time to think for/choose myself and find my own happiness…

PS I don’t care if this post gets ratioed to smithereens. I just needed to vent my feelings with this post, that’s all.

[lazypucker]

Why don't you just cancel your account?

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by lazypucker

Why don't you just cancel your account?

How do you cancel your Calgary Flames account?
asking for a friend

[Jetfire]

This is, by a landslide, the whiniest post I've seen in a decade of frequenting the site, well done.

[Bonded]

Cool. See you next season

[Ozy_Flame]

Touch some grass, my dude.

[Pekkerhead]

Originally Posted by V1nnyTh3Flam35Fan

By the time I post this, the panthers are down 3-0 heading into the 3rd period and maybe lose game 6 to bring us closer to a reverse sweep choke against Edmonton. It’s time I write this post.

As I’m watching our rivals lift the Stanley cup, I’ve now come to the realization that maybe I have to reconsider my life decisions (ie. being too focused on hockey, Flames hockey)

When it comes to being invested in sports, I want to feel some sort of pride when I choose the teams I’m cheering for.

Unfortunately, these past few years have taught me not to be foolish and care too much about things that make me unhappy.

The Calgary Flames have not made me happy during the 17 years of my fandom:

-Incompetent Management and [alleged] meddling ownership has tipped the rivalry balance where it’s becoming lopsided (unless Conroy magically turns it around)

-Jarome Iginla (and Mikka Kipprusoff) are the most recent true superstars that have made me and Calgary flames fans proud. It’s now over 10 years that we have lacked a true face of the franchise (don’t count Gaudreau or Tkachuk, they are just snakes and turtles to me at this point)

-Just like how I’m mad at Tampa (for 2004 “no goal”); I’m beyond pissed at how Florida (even with Bennett and Tkachuk) choked and allow all of Edmonton to troll Calgary for many years to come…

-Hockey has also affected life beyond the sport itself; now the city (most likely the whole province) have to share in paying for the new arena, even though I don’t believe that will change the (mis)fortunes of the Calgary flames… (that money should’ve gone to building stronger water pipes, if you know what I mean…)

Sometimes I wish that the Calgary flames never existed or just relocate for all of Calgary’s sake. I would honestly be a happier man because I would not have to be overly invested in this sport and just watch as pure entertainment.

I now pronounce my fandom of this team dead. And I would go as far as to not cheer for another team. The most invested I would be are for international tournaments, Canada. It’s time to think for/choose myself and find my own happiness…

PS I don’t care if this post gets ratioed to smithereens. I just needed to vent my feelings with this post, that’s all.

I actually get where you’re coming from. This worst possible case oilers come back win really sucks. You’ll get shredded for your post but I feel your sincerity with this.

[TheIronMaiden]

You can take my love for the Flames from my cold dead hands.

[Yamer]

Bye.

[Lewis_D]

Originally Posted by V1nnyTh3Flam35Fan

By the time I post this, the panthers are down 3-0 heading into the 3rd period and maybe lose game 6 to bring us closer to a reverse sweep choke against Edmonton. It’s time I write this post.

As I’m watching our rivals lift the Stanley cup, I’ve now come to the realization that maybe I have to reconsider my life decisions (ie. being too focused on hockey, Flames hockey)

When it comes to being invested in sports, I want to feel some sort of pride when I choose the teams I’m cheering for.

Unfortunately, these past few years have taught me not to be foolish and care too much about things that make me unhappy.

The Calgary Flames have not made me happy during the 17 years of my fandom:

-Incompetent Management and [alleged] meddling ownership has tipped the rivalry balance where it’s becoming lopsided (unless Conroy magically turns it around)

-Jarome Iginla (and Mikka Kipprusoff) are the most recent true superstars that have made me and Calgary flames fans proud. It’s now over 10 years that we have lacked a true face of the franchise (don’t count Gaudreau or Tkachuk, they are just snakes and turtles to me at this point)

-Just like how I’m mad at Tampa (for 2004 “no goal”); I’m beyond pissed at how Florida (even with Bennett and Tkachuk) choked and allow all of Edmonton to troll Calgary for many years to come…

-Hockey has also affected life beyond the sport itself; now the city (most likely the whole province) have to share in paying for the new arena, even though I don’t believe that will change the (mis)fortunes of the Calgary flames… (that money should’ve gone to building stronger water pipes, if you know what I mean…)

Sometimes I wish that the Calgary flames never existed or just relocate for all of Calgary’s sake. I would honestly be a happier man because I would not have to be overly invested in this sport and just watch as pure entertainment.

I now pronounce my fandom of this team dead. And I would go as far as to not cheer for another team. The most invested I would be are for international tournaments, Canada. It’s time to think for/choose myself and find my own happiness…

PS I don’t care if this post gets ratioed to smithereens. I just needed to vent my feelings with this post, that’s all.

I get the feeling you were the type of kid who would threaten to run away from home whenever you didn't get what you wanted.

[N-E-B]

This ain’t an airport dawg. No need to announce your departure.

[PepsiFree]

Constantly amazed by how much people struggle to have fun with a thing that exists solely for and has no other significance beyond “fun.”

[Buff]

Oilers troll account falsely claiming to be a Flames fan and denouncing their fandom. I am so surprised.

Get some class you useless trolls.

[blender]

OP
Go #### yourself, and then try it again.

[direwolf]

Holy s*** dude, it's just sports. I hate this season too, and yea, the Flames have been garbage for a while now. And the Panthers are pathetic for choking away this series. But as Pepsi just said, the NHL is nothing more than entertainment. That's all.

Go outside and go for a walk, listen to some music, or watch a good movie. You'll feel better. I mentioned this in the other thread and I'll say it again. By this time next week, no one outside of Edmonton is gonna give two sh**s about the Oilers winning a Cup. Yeah it sucks for Flames fans, but it really doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things.

[GioforPM]

LOL at people who think they need to go on a forum to “vent”.

Lock this pitiful excuse for a thread.

[Reggie Dunlop]

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by direwolf

Holy s*** dude, it's just sports. I hate this season too, and yea, the Flames have been garbage for a while now. And the Panthers are pathetic for choking away this series. But as Pepsi just said, the NHL is nothing more than entertainment. That's all.

Go outside and go for a walk, listen to some music, or watch a good movie. You'll feel better. I mentioned this in the other thread and I'll say it again. By this time next week, no one outside of Edmonton is gonna give two sh**s about the Oilers winning a Cup. Yeah it sucks for Flames fans, but it really doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things.

Your point about no one caring is so true. Let’s be honest, the only thing that will change is Oiler fans will mock us by saying “6-1” instead of “5-1”.

They still brag about Cups from the 80’s. They’re going to brag about Cups no matter what. Nothing will change. It will be mildly annoying for a summer and then come October a new season starts and all is forgotten.

[Hockey_Ninja]

See ya back here when the Flames become good again

[EVERLAST]

OP
Let's play a game of hide and go Fata yourself