Yzermania 156 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 I hate to burst your bubble, but there are plenty of *professional* athletes (as well as fans and athletes of all levels) that are very superstitious whether you (or the athletes you supposedly know) are or not. What do you think a playoff beard is all about? Playoff beards are more tradition than superstition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 OMG WINGS WIN 2 EZ, FA SHO. DEFINITELY GONNA BE A DOUBLE HAT TRICK FOR HOSSA, LOL. Exactly what have the Sharks ever won again? Anything? But yeah, they're obviously the better team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 youd think that babcock would've torn them all a new ******* after last night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 Name 'em! Edit: Heres a piece for you to read. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m120...221/ai_19220634 Marc Savard, Wendel Clark, Eric Lindros, Adam Foote, Bryan Allen, Wayne Primeau, Michael Del Zotto, Bryan Bickell, Brett MacLean, Jason Arnott, and the list goes on. The aforementioned players (though some are now retired) are merely the ones I consider close friends. I assure you none of these players put any sort of substantial stock into any sort of superstitions. Believe what you'd like, but of all the players I know, their feelings are always the same. I highly doubt that is a coincidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 You obviously either weren't paying attention at the beginning of the season or weren't even a "Red Wings" fan at that point yet. The Wings were playing much better at the beginning of the season last year than this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 You may think its nonsense but there are plenty of members here that don't. We use to get grounded in my household for the night if we even thought the word during the course of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 Marc Savard, Wendel Clark, Eric Lindros, Adam Foote, Bryan Allen, Wayne Primeau, Michael Del Zotto, Bryan Bickell, Brett MacLean, Jason Arnott, and the list goes on. The aforementioned players (though some are now retired) are merely the ones I consider close friends. I assure you none of these players put any sort of substantial stock into any sort of superstitions. Believe what you'd like, but of all the players I know, their feelings are always the same. I highly doubt that is a coincidence. I'm curious to know if they do or not. Maybe if you know these guys on such a personal level, you could call them and ask them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) I'm curious to know if they do or not. Maybe if you know these guys on such a personal level, you could call them and ask them. What do I have to gain by lying? Obviously, I'm not going to sway anyone's mind on here when it comes to this topic of discussion. I just wanted to share my thoughts and my experiences with friends of mine who were lucky enough to make it to the NHL. I won't spend all day explaining how I know these people, since it's no skin off my back whether people on the internet believe my story or not, but here's a quick taste: Adam Foote's dad has been very, very close friends with my dad for as long as I can remember. Adam owns a cottage that he stays at during the summer on the lake in the town I live in, which I have been invited to multiple times. Bryan Bickell (a Hawks' prospect playing for their AHL affiliate, in case you weren't aware) and I grew up more or less attached at the hip, and he lives less than a minute up the road from me. I developed close friendships with Arnott, Del Zotto, Primeau (and others I listed, who I already can't remember) during their time playing for the Oshawa Generals, a team I've supported since I could walk. Is that enough? I won't bore you any longer. EDIT: Also, call them? Get real. Perhaps if I was 13 years old and needed to win an internet discussion, I might, but I've grown up. "Hey Adam, some guy on the internet doesn't believe me that you don't believe in superstitions! You still don't, right? Right?!" Edited October 30, 2008 by The Mule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 I'm curious to know if they do or not. Maybe if you know these guys on such a personal level, you could call them and ask them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 :rotflmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 Oh no you di'nt. 14-3. Bwahahaha, as soon as Mindfly said that 14-3 guesses are weak, I instantly though "SeeinRed is gunna be pisssss'd" I feel good about tonight's game. Wings win. Wings 2, Sharks -1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 :rotflmao: I don't understand what's so funny, but as I already said, if you don't believe me, that's cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j.hoop 64 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 I don't understand what's so funny, but as I already said, if you don't believe me, that's cool. just what he said about calling them, i imagined you calling savard mid game, " hey marky, got any superstitions i should know about??" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 Marc Savard, Wendel Clark, Eric Lindros, Adam Foote, Bryan Allen, Wayne Primeau, Michael Del Zotto, Bryan Bickell, Brett MacLean, Jason Arnott, and the list goes on. The aforementioned players (though some are now retired) are merely the ones I consider close friends. I assure you none of these players put any sort of substantial stock into any sort of superstitions. Believe what you'd like, but of all the players I know, their feelings are always the same. I highly doubt that is a coincidence. Wow. That's gotta be a hockey name dropping record. Nah, hockey players aren't superstitious at all. That's why they all can't wait to touch the Cup any chance they get, even if they've never won it before. The Campbell trophy. Wales trophy. They'll put their hands on any of them anytime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Wow. That's gotta be a hockey name dropping record. Nah, hockey players aren't superstitious at all. That's why they all can't wait to touch the Cup any chance they get, even if they've never won it before. The Campbell trophy. Wales trophy. They'll put their hands on any of them anytime. People shouldn't ask questions if they don't want answers. Naturally, there's going to be some players in any sport that are superstitious, and obviously the media will focus more upon the ones who are rather than the ones who aren't. I mean, would you rather read articles about players who aren't superstitious? What's so interesting about that? Edited October 30, 2008 by The Mule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 wow read the first 3 pages a lot of hate is going on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) The Campbell trophy. Wales trophy. They'll put their hands on any of them anytime. Stevie Y says..."f*** SUPERSTITION!" Edited October 30, 2008 by Yzermania Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 Maybe this is really Johan! This is how he knows all of this stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW Dominance 255 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 Hey Mule, did you go to Henry St? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 People shouldn't ask questions if they don't want answers. Naturally, there's going to be some players in any sport that are superstitious, and obviously the media will focus more upon the ones who are rather than the ones who aren't. I mean, would you rather read articles about players who aren't superstitious? What's so interesting about that? Oh, and you kinda sounded like you wanted to be asked... I know several athletes on a very personal level, and none of them have ever paid the slightest bit of attention to superstitions, and yes, a good number of said athletes are professional hockey players. I won't name names unless you ask me to, because I'm not one for name drops, but the whole superstition and sports connection has been blown so far out of proportion it is unbelievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Friendly Piece of Advice: That word is a no-no on Gameday until it comes to fruition or proves to be untrue. Lol.. I really don't think we have anything to lose by saying shut-out... Not saying it, on the other hand, hasn't been working... Frankly, I agree with the Mule.. And I think the Wings have too much experience to just die out because of last night. They should be pissed because last night was BS. Edited October 30, 2008 by cirov19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anomalously 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2008 Not sure if it's been mentioned, but there was an optional skate this morning. Meech and Conklin skated with only one player who started yesterday: Jiri Hudler. I think that's a good sign that he's invested and working hard. He wants it, and he wants his coach to know it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted October 31, 2008 Stevie Y says..."f*** SUPERSTITION!" LOL!!! I remember Yzerman doing that and thinking, "God we are screwed now. He jinxed us". Shows what I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted October 31, 2008 I think this is the biggest game of the season so far. Why kind of team is this year's Red Wings? We're gonna find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIN8TV 0 Report post Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) I just hope they have a big enough lead going into the 3rd. Go Wings!! Edited October 31, 2008 by MIN8TV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
