In a recent study offered by The Hockey News, they broke down team fanbases. [ THN ]
In their “study” they named the Toronto Maple Leafs the number one fan base. It turns out they are also the saddest. If you missed our first installment of the NHL’s Saddest Fans, here’s what you missed. Now, on to this week’s group of sad sacks.
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Best middle fingers of the week
2. This Hawks fan didn’t like the beat down the Wings gave the Hawks last week:
1. Oiler fans are just in this state all the time:
Best stunned GIFs/PICs of the week
5. After the Avs tied the game late in New York last week:
4. The Stars won in LA. King fans didn’t take it well.
3. Vancouver got trounced at home by the Coyotes. Since Sportsnet does all the games, they usually catch a good video. Here is a gif of a Canucks fan losing it:
2. An underrated portion of the stunned genre is the “lean.” It is when fans are so into the game, and their team gives up goal they violently lean back in their seats as if their body is snapping them back to reality. Usually this happens at home games, but the Toronto Maples Leafs are the expection to the rule. Watch Leaf fans “lean” after the Sabres score a goal in their 6-2 win. ( Watch the guy right above the Tim Hortons sign)
1. Maple Leaf nation is a mess home or away. Leaf fans are the best, and the saddest. Is there anything sadder than throwing your jersey on the ice because your team sucks?
