So What’s the REAL Problem With the Canadiens?
February 14, 2009 by Eric Spano
Filed under Featured, Lime Life
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know everything about the Habs. I’m probably not the biggest fan that you know, I wasn’t even old enough in 1993 to remember our Stanley Cup victory and I probably can’t name you many statistics, but does that make me any less of a fan? I support the team in every aspect possible; I watch as many games as I can on TV, I go to whatever games I can get tickets for, I buy memorabilia, I play Mise-o-Jeu and bet for them (not such a good idea lately) and more importantly, I stand by them no matter what.
The only thing that makes me sicker than seeing the Canadiens struggle the way they are now is seeing the reactions of fans all around the city. What the hell is wrong with you people? At the beginning of the season, Carey Price was a god among men, and nobody would dare speak a negative word about him. Now after a rough patch in his season, he’s been abandoned by the same fans that helped him rise to stardom, and the status quo has gone from being overly obsessed with Carey Price to thinking of clever jokes to mock him.
Take this gem of a Facebook status:
Well aren’t you creative. This joke wasn’t funny in Happy Gilmore, and I hate to break it to you but it didn’t get any funnier 10 years later.
Yet now, these same fans are ready to disown the team that they support. It makes no sense to me. Bipolar disorder much?
The Canadiens will break out of this slump, I have no doubt about it. And when they do, prepare for the plethora of updates in your News Feed talking about how much everyone loves the Habs and how we’re going to win the cup and about how amazing Price/Kovalev/Kostitsyn is.
To be a fan of a team means to support them unconditionally. Your team loses a few games? No big deal. They get knocked out early in the playoffs? Better luck next season. They trade away some good players for draft picks? In Bob we trust. The organization openly commits genocide? We can learn to live with it. That’s what being a true fan is all about.
There’s a difference between criticizing your favorite team, and being a hypocritical douchebag. Unfortunately, many people don’t know where to draw the line; usually the same people that accuse others of being bandwagon fans after the Habs start winning a bunch of games. There’s nothing wrong with complaining about recent results, but you have to believe. I’m disappointed in A LOT of people.
But that’s besides the point, the stupidity of people has never ceased to amaze me, so this whole bandwagon jumping thing doesn’t come as a surprise. What really bothers me is the whole point of this note: WHY THE HELL ARE THE CANADIENS PLAYING SO SHITTY?
This has been bothering me all week, and then I realized something. In the past few months when it has come to conversations about the Canadiens, I’ve heard more about people going out and clubbing with the Canadiens and people hooking up with Canadiens players than people discussing RELEVANT, HOCKEY RELATED THINGS. It’s gotten to the point where when I hear someone talking about the Canadiens, my first thought isn’t, “So did you watch the game?”, it’s “OHHHHHHHH so you were at Buonnanote this weekend too!??!”
This, my friends, is the problem. Our beloved Canadiens have let their success get to their heads (and I’m sorry but they don’t have much to be celebrating for yet). Why do you think so many players struggle here? The nightlife/social life for players must be straining on the players. Look at Ribeiro since he left the Habs, he’s putting up great numbers and he’s cleaned up his act from his coke binging days here in Montreal. The same can be said about Theodore, Souray and many other players. Our team is young, and they have money. What else are they going to do besides go out? Think of 5 of your friends, I guarantee you one of them has met/seen/banged a Habs player in the last month.
I’m fairly sure that there’s no other NHL team whose players party as much as the Habs do. What the hell are they going to do in St. Louis? Minnesota? There is no other city has a nightlife like ours, and our players take advantage of this badly. Carey Price should be chilling out at and regaining his composure after the way he’s been playing, not going out and living it up. What has he accomplished in his career up until now to deserve the praise that he’s been receiving? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING..
Case in point:
LOOK AT THE MOST POPULAR CAREY PRICE SEARCH, SHOCKING :O
I’m so glad that the Habs won last night, and I hope Halak can keep his form for awhile so Price can ride the bench for the rest of the season like he’s been riding Montreal’s most eligible single ladies for the past year.
So do our city a favor, if you see a Habs player out partying, go smack him in the face and tell him to wake the fuck before we become an even bigger laughing stock than the Leafs.
Spike Lee CSU Speaker Series Lecture
February 7, 2009 by Rick Di Corpo
Filed under Upcoming Events
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Where: Concordia Hall Building (1455 De Maisonneuve W – H-110)
Contact: 514.848.7474
The CSU Speaker Series is proud to announce that world renowned director Spike Lee will be lecturing at Concordia on Wednesday February 18th, 2009 as part of Black History Month.
Doors open at 4:00pm and seats are on a first come, first serve basis therefore no tickets will be given out beforehand.
The lecture will also be screened live at Reggies should H-110 be filled to capacity.
To learn more about the CSU Speaker Series and other CSU events, services, or campaigns visit the CSU website at csu.qc.ca.
Julian Prince & Yovan @ Cherry
February 3, 2009 by Rick Di Corpo
Filed under Upcoming Events
When: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 11:00pm
Where: Cherry (417 St-Pierre)
Contact: djyovan@gmail.com
The Other People’s Secret Weekend… present…
Julian Prince & Yovan joining forces for a big one, celebrating Yovan’s B-Day… Come out and party with us on this special occasion!
Sketch Room reserved for DJ Dumais.
Guestlist:
djyovan@gmail.com or
http://www.djyovan.com
The Parlor Mob @ Il Motore
February 2, 2009 by Rick Di Corpo
Filed under Upcoming Events
When: Saturday, February 28, 2009 @ 20:00
Where: Il Motore (179 Jean-Talon Ouest)
Contact: (514) 284-0122 • http://www.myspace.com/ilmotore • $15 Admission a la porte, $12.50 Admission en avance
Portes 20h00
Spectacle: 21h00
The Virgins @ Les Saints
February 2, 2009 by Rick Di Corpo
Filed under Upcoming Events
When: Friday, February 6, 2009
Where: Les Saints (30 Ste-Catherine Ouest)
Contact: 514.875.5757 • http://www.myspace.com/saintsmontreal • $15 Admission
Invités spéciaux
Portes 20h00
Spectacle: 21h00
ACHETER DES BILLETS / BUY TICKETS
The Von Bondies @ Les Saints
February 2, 2009 by Rick Di Corpo
Filed under Upcoming Events
When: Sunday, February 15, 2009 @ 19:30
Where: Les Saints (30 Ste-Catherine Ouest)
Contact: 514.875.5757 • http://www.myspace.com/saintsmontreal • $13 Admission
Invités spéciaux
Portes 19h30
Spectacle: 20h00
ACHAT DES BILLETS / BUY TICKETS
Lights @ Petit Campus
February 2, 2009 by Rick Di Corpo
Filed under Upcoming Events
When: February 4, 2009 @ 19:00
Where: Petit Campus (57 Prince Arthur Est)
Contact: (514) 844-1010 • http://www.cafecampus.com • $15 Admission
Invités spéciaux
Portes 19h00
Spectacle: 20h00
ACHETER DES BILLETS / BUY TICKETS
Sexy Valentines @ The Firm
January 30, 2009 by Rick Di Corpo
Filed under Upcoming Events
When: Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 10:00pm
Where: The Firm Club Lounge (2362 Hymus Boulevard)
Contact: 514.267.8633 or jacobdalziel@live.ca
On Thursday February 12th, 2009
Dynasty Productions Presents:
…::: | SEXY VALENTINES | :::…
Featuring The World’s Sexiest DJ
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VITO V | www.djvitov.com
Party In Style At The West-Island’s New Thursday Night HOTSPOT!
Filled With Some Of The City’s Sexiest People…
With Nothing But The Best In HOUSE…
The FIRM CLUB.LOUNGE
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OPEN BAR FOR LADIES BEFORE MIDNIGHT
40 oz VODKA AT 100$ BEFORE MIDNIGHT
26oz VODKA AT 75$ ALL NIGHT
Sleeman Beer At 3.50$ ALL NIGHT
4 Shots For 10$ ALL NIGHT
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THE WEST ISLAND’S NEW THURSDAY NIGHT HOTSPOT!
DIRECTIONS TO THE FIRM CLUB.LOUNGE:
- Autoroute 40
- Exit Sources Boulevard South
- Turn Left On Hymus Boulevard
- 2362 Hymus Boulevard
- FREE PARKING FOR ALL!
18+ – IDs Required – Dress To Impress
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TABLE RESERVATIONS & INFO:
Jacob: 514.267.8633
E-Mail: jacobdalziel@live.ca
Niko: 514.690.3934
E-Mail: niko.g@telus.blackberry.net
MSN: niko.g@live.ca
