Steve, I am 35 years old, a Red Wings fan, and I have NEVER posted a comment to you tube in my entire life. I have read your book. I have watched every LFR since the 2016 season. Thank you for your perspective on this game that I love. Take care of Leo. Honor your grandfather. Remember Charlie. Cherish your wife. Happy Hockey, friend.
I was gonna write something similar, as a Habs fan. You wrote exactly what I was thinking. This guy's passion for hockey is contagious, regardless of the team he supports. I'm almost... sad the Leafs lost? because of Steve? And Charlie? Which is weird. I don't know. Conflicting feelings. Thanks Steve for the videos, best hockey content on RUclips, or anywhere for that matter. Take care mate.
Same thing here, I don't like the Leafs and never have, but Steve's energy and passion for his team and for Hockey is contagious. I've watched every LFR and I'm a Stars fan, and I love his view on hockey as a whole even outside of his own team. He's not afraid to compliment other teams, even when they whoop up on his Leafs. The LFR's, Trade Tree's, and SDP are some of my favorite things to watch on RUclips
Came here with similar thoughts as a fellow Wings fan who doesn’t care for the Leafs. Steve’s passion for all that he does, compassion for others, interesting personality, and love for the game easily transcend fandom lines.
Nice to hear. Then consider this, some Leaf fans do suffer more than less. Generations of fans have lived and died without ever witnessing victory. As well as my younger brother had. It's become more than disheartening for us living fans to even want to recognize that aspect. Yes, WE suffer.
Look on the bright side: You weren't wrong. In all seriousness, while I'm not a Leafs fan, I respect your fandom. I'm glad you're loyal even though this happens every year. You're not a bandwagon fan. Keep being you.
"LFR, what does that stand for?" Based on the last few videos it's obviously 'Leo's Father Reacts.' [Note: this joke is not meant in a mean-spirited way at all. Even if there's not going to be Leafs hockey going forward for the next little while, at least Steve's got his little guy and time to enjoy being a dad :)]
Steve, you got me crying man. As a Leafs fan in the UK sometimes I can’t watch every game but your videos and podcasts always bring me up to speed. We might sit and watch you through a screen but you’re like a best friend to us brother, we love you
Dangle, I mean this with love. I will be 47 in 3 weeks.... In my 47 years, I have hated the leafs.. not for the players, management or ownership but I have hated the fans. However in the last year that I have subbed you, You have shown me that not all leafs fans are to be hated. Thank you for putting out the content that you do. I was really hoping for a Habs v Leafs series... we nearly had it in 93.. and havent had it since 79.. this is a SIN.. Sure Boston/Montreal is the greatest rivalry.. but the world NEEDS to see MTL V TOR .. its on our DNA as Canadians. Much love Dangle.. and congrats on Dangle JR.!
Sorry Steve about you losing our dog Charlie. I lost my dog too, a few weeks ago. She was a great friend and a member of my family. I understand your pain. Take care and be well, Steve
While I'm not a Leafs fan, I've really enjoyed your videos. I lost my own grandpa in February and while it's hard, the stories and memories are what will make you smile even through the tears that will come. Much love to you and your family. Please stay safe.
I didn't know about your grandfather, my deepest sympathies man. I love all the dedicated work you put in all your videos, always a pleasure to watch and take care of your family! That's the most important! - some habs fan.
Hey Steve, Habs fan here. My heart goes out, thanks for the info. entertainment and laughs. Best wishes to you and the fam. see you in 2021. Cheers dude, keep smiling :)
I'm a Habs fan, but came across your videos several years ago, and have been watching ever since. Love the videos, love the podcast, and honestly only follow the Leafs at all because of you. The work you put into everything you do is truly astounding, and the last LFR of the year always breaks my heart for you. Looking forward to what's to come, congratulations again on Leo, and take care of yourself. ❤️❤️
Thank you Steve for all that you do. Every game I watched. In December 2019 I had emergency surgery, 5 days on life support, 1 month in hospital and although I couldn’t watch games at that time i always watched your videos about the games. Thank you for all that you do. When in hospital the only thing I wanted to do was watch a leaf game, and I got to get all the details from you after every game. Yes I gotta admit I’m a bit salty how this season ended but know there’s always next year. (Us fans say that a lot) Congrsts to Mrs Dangle and you on the birth of Leo, and sorry for the loss of Charlie and your grandfather. This season has had its ups and downs but i look forward to watching again next year and we can all go this over again. Much respect and thank you again for all that you do. Go Leafs Go! Well next year at this point anyways... 💙
This man is amazing! The amount of effort and time it takes to edit and post these videos is easy to forget sometimes. All he does is make me laugh. I'm not even a hockey fan I just like watching!!
Posted this in Game 4 vid. "The leafs are the masters of making it interesting and finding new ways to give us jaded fans hope, only to break our hearts again." I believed this so much, from experience, I didn't even bother watching Game 5. Do you blame me?
Ngl Steve I was having a super hard time dealing with last nights game because as you know so well its emotionally draining to care so much about a team that lets you down EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! but after watching your video its like you put to words how I was feeling and that helps me deal with the game a little better. So thank you Steve, these past few months have been extremely difficult for you losing loved ones and adding a Dangle to the family (congratulations) but you've still been there for all of us and I'm sure I'm not the only one who is grateful.
This video's making me cry. Steve is such an amazing person. He's incredible. His emotion that he puts into everything.. this is why he's the best, why this fanbase is the best :)
64year old dyed in the wool Blues fan born in St Louis. I know whet it is like to go 50+ years without a cup (and I was there for every gut wrenching, soul crushing one of them). That being said, I have a few things to say to you. 1. My son being born went a long way to lessen the blow of inevitable eliminations for almost 40 years now. It still hut, but it was no longer the agony it once was. 2. The Leafs will win a cup in your lifetime (I believe within a few short years). I know it doesn't help today, but consider this. How sweet will it be for you and your beautiful son to be at that parade together when he can appreciate it. Take it from a 64 year old guy who has lived in Tampa since 2000, but never lost the blue in my blood and drove all night to be in St Louis for a celebration and parade he waited for since he was 11. 3. The team that wins the cup this year will have no parade, no rally, no celebration at local bars and restaurants. No public events. Nothing. (So glad the Blues won it LAST year!) The Leafs and Blues fans have walked side by side over the last 50+ years in frustration and disappointment Hopefully their names will finally be pounded into the cup together, as well. And on the same ring!
Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy them and it helps with my mental health. Knowing someone can tell about a game as loud as I do, make me feel a bit less crazy sometimes. Have a good break from LFR and enjoy time off with ypur family.
I’ve cursed my son with being a Leafs fan...he’s 14 and started watching your LFRs this year. The other day, after watching the game 3 video he said “I finally get it...I understand why you are the way you are after a Leaf loss, and why Steve is always yelling.” Thanks for helping explain our affliction. Have a great “off-season” Steve and Leo!
Ik same this really hurt. In order to succeed, We need to surround our young talent with more players who play with character like Hyman and Muzzin and fix the defence. Idk when will win but it’ll come.
Oh let me tell you all that getting further in the playoffs is even worse. You get one magical run then Constantly refer to it. That is what the Jets did in 2018. Jets fans STILL haven't stopped comparing any team to them.
I lost my last grandparent around 18. I've always said memories are the best way to think about loved ones. I'm so glad you had so many more years with your grandfather to make more and more memories.
This season broke me as a Leafs fan. My fandom of them has been a toxic relationship for 15 years. They’ll always hold a place in my heart but I can’t give the same energy to this team as I have. I just can’t.
yeah this season has been the most frustrating in a decade. At least in the Kessel years you could say "meh they were never that good" but here it's like HOW DO WE HAVE SO MUCH TALENT but NO DEFENCE and cant score when we need to.
I know what you mean. I almost bought my baby niece a leads jersey last week but I put it back. I thought to myself I love her too much to put her through so much heart ache.
Thank you Mr. Dangle.... this season was an emotional roller coaster.... I can’t imagine how you have felt with everything going on in your life. Thank you for keeping these videos up through everything! I hope you know how much your fans enjoy these!
I lost a dog this year too, around the same time. With the collar and the memories, do whatever feels right to you. Don't let us on the internet tell you what to do with those feelings. CBJ fan, but I've always loved your videos. Keep posting. Congrats to your family on the latest addition. :)
Thank you Steve for making us European fans feel connected to this team. Your videos are amazing and I only wish that the leafs lived up to what you do. That zoo bit with welcome to watching the leafs with Steve dangle is my favourite bit you've done. It was hilarious. Thank you Stay safe Slovenian/UK leafs fan
Well Steve, this is my 2nd post to you in many years watching. Its now 53+ yrs since I witnessed the Leafs win the cup in B&W and I'm still behind them. I'm somewhat relieved we're out because this Netflix Disney Stanley Cup series will forever be tainted and now we won't have to add that to our list of misfortune. Hang in there and we'll see you soon! God Bless and GO LEAFS GO !! :)
I first discovered you through the dangits series and started watching all of your videos and even leafs games (im a penguins fan). I love what you do and it has played a big part in me finally deciding to start my own podcast with my friends and next season i will start a similar series where I review penguins games. I guess what im trying to say is thank you for giving.me tbe confidence to actually go through with something and live life to the fullest. Life moves fast and i just want to enjoy every part of it. Thank you.
Here's how I look at it Steve and I said this the day hockey was gonna come back. I love the Leafs I have since i was a sick five year old up in the alumni box with Wendell Clarke and Kipper, me who had just been on Coaches Corner stomping on my habs jacket after my mother left me with kipper to go get a drink. But this year, these playoffs I did not want them to win. If they won this year there would not be a parade, no mass celebrations amongst other die hard life long fans, nobody going crazy in the square, none of it. Sure we dont have our pick and you know what who cares, we have some of the best players in the league and some amazing future stars working their asses off to make the bigs for now lets just enjoy the playoffs and cheer for the Habs becuase it would be hilarious if they won this year. Stay safe and stay proud Go Leafs Go.
From a Bruins fan who enjoys coming here for an opposing perspective -- the losses that actually matter aren't the ones on the rink. Condolences, Steve. But you have your new little guy, so that's gotta be pretty awesome, no? :)
Also I just wanna say this, thank you Steve. Thank you for your dedication to the Leafs, to putting out content for us despite all the hardships this year has thrown in your lap, and to trying your best to stay wrong when everything is going wrong. We love you brother, and while I may hate the Leafs with every fiber of my being, I won't stop watching ;) Keep your head up brother!
Thank you for making this. Didn’t really let myself react to the game but hearing you talk about this past season made me feel like I could. Not a lot of people understand the passion and pain that come from this team, but you perfectly embody it. Thank you for being a long time friend and let’s keep BeLeaf-ing for next season
That's why this team is the laughing stock of the league. You have some of the best forwards in the league, and some good Dmen, and yet you still need to 'beleaf' Any other team in the league, with these players would have success. The Leafs with these players? Can't win a playoff series. 54 years and counting, here's to another 54.
Islanders fan here....fan of yours too. This year has been a roller coaster. I’m so sorry about your grandfather and Charlie. Congrats on the little one! You’re gonna love being a dad. I’m just sorry for the kid bc they will suffer forever being a Leafs fan. But that’s ok, we all suffer some time.
Well said Steve! Thanks again for a great season of LFR. Congratulations on the birth of your son and my condolences to you and your family for the loss of Charlie and your Grandfather. I have to be honest, as a dog lover I shed a tear for Charlie and I love your tribute sign on the wall. Only dog owners will understand the importance of our furry friends and how much they mean to us. Your tribute was beautiful 😢
Don't feel bad for Toronto shooting 2% because they have literally 0 net front presence. How many times did CBJ goalies have a clear as day look at it? The unwillingness to battle is crazy.
@Alex __226 - 100% ... CBJ has got Korpy n .....that’s Korpy -and- Elvis locked up for 6.8M ....CBJ has Seth J, Zack W, Vadislov G signed for less 10.5M ! Leafs problem is dubas...Keko is one of top 3 GMs in NHL ...leafs are like edmonton....on paper there impressive... But ...
Exactly, you nailed it right on the button. How do the Leafs expect to break down a goal without screening him and getting into his face? Not even once in he series did any forward on the Leafs make an effort to screen the goalie and make his life as difficult as possible. Also, the Leafs forwards are such wimps that they didn't even bother to forecheck and smash Jones and Werenski. The playoffs are different game. A team needs grit and iron horse work ethic to grind out a win. I have no faith in this roster.
We won't, its been 53 years. Us leafs fan kind of accept that because all we know is disappointment and we just eventually become numb to this. In my heart of hearts I don't think they'll win in my lifetime. Every other fanbase hates us, the league hates us, it's just sad and unfair
@@chunkyvonthick3225 rangers waited 40 years, hawks waited a pretty long time like 40-50 years, so what makes you say that we won't eventually? I know we won't win in the next 5 years, but I think we can eventually
@@zednik4hart those teams actually showed signs of progress. We do not. We make it to the first round and exit. Rinse and repeat and this year we regressed once again. 53 years and now its harder than ever to win. Wouldn't be surprised if we went another 50, we sign players to bad contracts and we are about to lose Andersen next season and we will fall back to not having a decent goalie
When it happened for you, that’s exactly what I was thinking and I was happy for guys too. It’s what all us Leafs fans dream of and when it does finally happen we will all be crying with joy.
Steve, bro, you make me proud to be a hockey fan. Losing a pet, a grandparent, and having a kid, so many feels. You beasted this one out, dude. Here's to next season!
We love you steve, we will see LFR next season, looking forward to some SDP in the meantime! You take care of that family and work on healing up those wounds
I watched the last 2 Boston series and this one was the first “playoff series” I watched having watched every game and all your videos, it was rough for my first year as a committed leafs fan. But it was fun, this loss was pretty disappointing but i’ll be back for next year and the next till they do it. Thanks Steve
Thank you Steve for teaching me about the leafs as someone from the U.K. who doesn’t have access to a lot of hockey content I really appreciate your videos for getting me more into hockey
These last few years of watching LFR have turned me from just a Leafs fan into a student of the game. Even in the Dark Times, I enjoy hockey much more as a result.
@r__p__m you'll never know what its like to be a leafs fan. All we know is disappointment. Next season is the first time in 23 years that I won't make an effort to watch every game, this season did mental and emotional damage
As an absolutely massive Blue Jackets fan, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your breakdown - both of the game, and of your team. I can tell you put your heart into how you experience hockey, and I respect the hell out of that. It was a weird series, and we knew it was going to be that from the start... but the Leafs played a great couple of games. Hope you guys can organize some of the missing pieces you spoke about... if they do, that powerhouse first line is going to do damage. Cheers, mate.
Dude, you’re fun, silly, energetic. But the humanity you showed in this vid makes you so much more. Congrats on your boy, grieve your losses, rebound, and enjoy your happiness! As a Blues fan, I’ve been there brother!
From a habs fan who is no longer watching hockey due to life's real problems hitting my family, thank-you for sharing what you are going through Steve. Be strong!
Steve, I’ve been going through a tough time and on a whim decided to get into hockey. I don’t think this hockey phase will last (i hope it won’t) and i will probably eventually stop watching games & your videos but I’m going to miss watching you. May God bless you and your family. Thanks for everything
When you started talking about the painting of Charlie.... tears. Thank you for your videos Steve, they are the only thing that keeps me sane through hockey season.
As a Habs fan - I always appreciate your commitment to the leafs and the game. It's a love/hate relationship for sure. You're insight into the game is always refreshing and down right hilarious at times. Keep making great videos and see you next season
Steve keep up the great work, all the sacrifices you make for your viewers and your team don't go unnoticed, I cant thank you enough for how much endless entertainment and insight you've provided over the years (even tho I'm a habs fan that watches you when the leafs lose ). I am sincerely sorry for your losses and hardships and all the best to you and your family!
I liked this before I got to the end and had to unlike. I cannot handle all my Habs friends and family if the Habs pull off another miracle. Go Nucks or Flames.
THX for this LFR STEVE !!!!!!!!I'M GLAD TO SEE A PART OF YOU HIS VERY VULNERABLE AFTER THIS HEARTBREAKING LOSS BUT I'M MORE HAPPY TO SEE YOU EMBRASE FATHERHOOD !!!!!!!!!!!
Patrick Rhomberg oh yeah, I’m not underestimating the Canucks. Markstrom and Demko have been incredible against the Blues the past few seasons. I honestly expect the Canucks to take this series to 7. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Canucks pulled it off. Especially if the Blues play like they did in the round robin. If they do, it could be over in 4 or 5.
As a Covid lockdown new fan I have to say I have not cheered for the Leafs since 1980 but I was pulling for them yesterday in part so we keep getting your reactions. As an old Father let me congratulate you and your wife. Kids are awesome, even when they aren't. As an Oilers fan struggling through the last 14 years has been arduous so finding you helped me put it in perspective. Also finding these videos helped give my Hockey itch a place to go which I appreciate. And while I don't wish it for the city of Toronto, or the team, I do wish for you that they reward your loyalty soon.
"I wasn't a leafs fan until i started watching your lfrs" Thats like saying " I wasn't into you until you told me about the bodies you have hidden in your cellar" RED FLAG AT ALLL?????????
I heard from the feed on ice someone said t “f***in ice” and that sums up half of these games the ice is terrible no matter what and funny bounces turn into deciding goals. Love you Steve
Ryan Friesen Toronto was in a playoff spot and Florida was not. Bottom line. Despite how horrible Toronto played down the stretch, Florida managed to keep losing. The Leafs gave Florida every chance to overtake them and Florida couldn’t do it, so there’s no logic behind you “knowing” Florida would make it. Also I don’t know what the games being in Toronto have to do with anything, there’s no fans and it’s not like the Leafs got home team advantages in all the games they played.
Ryan Friesen lol I agree they played bad but so did Florida wtf are you talking about 😂😂😂 you’re just asking me to believe you that Florida would magically have passed Toronto bruh you’re just a leaf hater you’re gonna talk shit even if they win the cup it’s pointless talking to you
Habs have at least been in the playoff finals in my lifetime... honestly didn’t think they would beat the pens, especially the way they did, but Habs have better odds of getting to the finals
Steve I'm a long time Blues fan (from the Hull years in the Early 90s) and lived through so many heartbreaks through those years. Last year was the vindication of that heartache seeing the Blues finally lift the Cup. I really, REALLY hope you finally get to experience that some year. Seriously. I know how much this is heartbreaking for you. One year it would be awesome for you to FINALLY get to see the Leafs win it all.
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Steve, I am 35 years old, a Red Wings fan, and I have NEVER posted a comment to you tube in my entire life. I have read your book. I
have watched every LFR since the 2016 season. Thank you for your perspective on this game that I love. Take care of Leo. Honor your grandfather. Remember Charlie. Cherish your wife. Happy Hockey, friend.
I was gonna write something similar, as a Habs fan. You wrote exactly what I was thinking. This guy's passion for hockey is contagious, regardless of the team he supports. I'm almost... sad the Leafs lost? because of Steve? And Charlie? Which is weird. I don't know. Conflicting feelings.
Thanks Steve for the videos, best hockey content on RUclips, or anywhere for that matter. Take care mate.
Same thing here, I don't like the Leafs and never have, but Steve's energy and passion for his team and for Hockey is contagious. I've watched every LFR and I'm a Stars fan, and I love his view on hockey as a whole even outside of his own team. He's not afraid to compliment other teams, even when they whoop up on his Leafs. The LFR's, Trade Tree's, and SDP are some of my favorite things to watch on RUclips
Came here with similar thoughts as a fellow Wings fan who doesn’t care for the Leafs. Steve’s passion for all that he does, compassion for others, interesting personality, and love for the game easily transcend fandom lines.
Well said William
Nice to hear. Then consider this, some Leaf fans do suffer more than less. Generations of fans have lived and died without ever witnessing victory. As well as my younger brother had. It's become more than disheartening for us living fans to even want to recognize that aspect. Yes, WE suffer.
Plot-twist: Steve with a hat is a real person and haunts Steve everyday
Steve’s twin brother.
What do you mean? Hat guy is real
@@Bobcat205 Bill Dangle
Say it with me kids: THIS TEAM IS RUINING MY LIFE
THIS TEAM IS RUINING MY LIFE
they’re making me happy
The WINNIPEG JETS ARE RUINING MY LIFE
@@StressfulGengar lol
This team is ruining my life but i love them
Jack Edwards during the Bruins Game “You could fill Lake Ontario with the tears of Leaf fans” lmao
AAAAANNDDDD THE LEAFS ARE MULCH AGAIN
Oh man, that is a good one.
Not a leafs Fan, but I HATE Jack Edwards. I feel most people hate him as-well
@@limesovalemons1483 why?
@@99Fishing_ don’t get me wrong the bruins own the Leafs. But Jack Edwards is so god damn annoying, with his overly biased Commentary.
Let’s see who’s reaction is better, Steve’s or UrinatingTree’s
I mean after the pens vid imma have to say urinating tree's. Sry Steve still love ya
Urinating tree hands down he’s actually funny and not corny
I feel like ut just projects his bottled up hate and frustration with his own team on others, he's a bit annoying ngl
Roberto Orrego i mean he shoots it on his team lol
@@UserName-ts3sp yea but my point still stands
Look on the bright side: You weren't wrong.
In all seriousness, while I'm not a Leafs fan, I respect your fandom. I'm glad you're loyal even though this happens every year. You're not a bandwagon fan. Keep being you.
Every year hurts. It just hurts in different ways each time
@@Pikabo0 I feel you as a brewers and mariners fan but I mean at least you guys have cups
Only bad thing about the Leafs losing is that Kaskisuo's vlogs are ending 😅
Yeah, he has a future with that.
Ooft
Well it’ll be neat to see the exit process I guess
Those vlogs were amazing
Ikr
you are singlehandedly making this fanbase likeable. That's a feat nobody should have been able to accomplish.
Thanks dude, keep being awesome.
I used to think the Leafs losing ways were a tragedy. Now I realize they're a comedy.
Tragedy is when something bad happens to me, comedy is when it happens to someone else.
@@SDPlissken no
We are all clowns
gridiron heights?
ONLY twice a NHL team trades away their first round pick and then does not even make the playoffs , Yes both times it's the Leafs.
This video didn't age well for Jackets fans.
"Korpisalo is a hell of a goalie"
"Pierre-Luc Dubois is a monster"
"They're a good team"
2021 here, LMAO
Also didn't get better for the Leafs hahaha XD
2021 here indeed, LMAO
Korpi is now backup
Dubois was traded for a better return
Now they're better
And Leafs still lost in the first round. Maybe this year be different....
You've got Johnny Hockey now....😬
"LFR, what does that stand for?"
Based on the last few videos it's obviously 'Leo's Father Reacts.'
[Note: this joke is not meant in a mean-spirited way at all. Even if there's not going to be Leafs hockey going forward for the next little while, at least Steve's got his little guy and time to enjoy being a dad :)]
Wait, Steve has a kid? I had no idea, he's never mentioned it
When you have to explain your 'joke' it's not worth telling
Steve, you got me crying man. As a Leafs fan in the UK sometimes I can’t watch every game but your videos and podcasts always bring me up to speed. We might sit and watch you through a screen but you’re like a best friend to us brother, we love you
God I just want the Leafs to win a series for Steve, and I'm not even a fan of the team.
Honestly same
As a bruins fan I agree but also I get a strange joy from watching leafs lose
Habs fan here I thought leafs should of won this one
Definitely not. Watching Steve after a loss is the best ever.
Caps fan here and i think i cheered harder in the third period of game 4 for the leafs than i have for any caps goal since the cup run in 2018.
I’m suddenly realizing how many of the quotes in the LFR 14 and LFR 15 intros are from this video.
"Or that time they LOST TO THE 42-YEAR OLD ZAMBO- you know the line "
Dangle, I mean this with love. I will be 47 in 3 weeks.... In my 47 years, I have hated the leafs.. not for the players, management or ownership but I have hated the fans. However in the last year that I have subbed you, You have shown me that not all leafs fans are to be hated. Thank you for putting out the content that you do. I was really hoping for a Habs v Leafs series... we nearly had it in 93.. and havent had it since 79.. this is a SIN.. Sure Boston/Montreal is the greatest rivalry.. but the world NEEDS to see MTL V TOR .. its on our DNA as Canadians. Much love Dangle.. and congrats on Dangle JR.!
Well you have it now! Habs vs leafs!
Maple leafs have been social distancing with the cup since 1967
Since*
@@subhead1287 thank you i am stupid
The Leafs have won their division twice since 1938, and won it last 20 years ago.
@@prestonfontana8416 ikr so close but so far
@@prestonfontana8416 oh you won the division don't care
The Leafs had a terrible season, and looked like they didn’t give a shit
They never care until the last 5 minutes.
@Tony Stank Exactly
Made me feel like Grapes.
First I was like cool Canes sent Steve a cool shirt, thats nice of them... then he showed his back and I died laughing :D
Charlie. :(
Sorry Steve about you losing our dog Charlie. I lost my dog too, a few weeks ago. She was a great friend and a member of my family. I understand your pain. Take care and be well, Steve
While I'm not a Leafs fan, I've really enjoyed your videos. I lost my own grandpa in February and while it's hard, the stories and memories are what will make you smile even through the tears that will come. Much love to you and your family. Please stay safe.
I didn't know about your grandfather, my deepest sympathies man. I love all the dedicated work you put in all your videos, always a pleasure to watch and take care of your family! That's the most important!
- some habs fan.
Hey Steve, Habs fan here. My heart goes out, thanks for the info. entertainment and laughs. Best wishes to you and the fam. see you in 2021. Cheers dude, keep smiling :)
Don't let this distract you from the fact that hat guy still hasn't got to do his video #givehatguyachance
Stfu
I'm a Habs fan, but came across your videos several years ago, and have been watching ever since. Love the videos, love the podcast, and honestly only follow the Leafs at all because of you. The work you put into everything you do is truly astounding, and the last LFR of the year always breaks my heart for you. Looking forward to what's to come, congratulations again on Leo, and take care of yourself. ❤️❤️
Think that this vid is painful? UrinatingTree is preparing Leafs Legacy of Failure.
And, knowing Tree, he will push back just a little bit to include this loss.
h0riz0n 45 yep
1967. Zamboni Driver. Can't win in colour television. Can't win more than 2 rounds. Can't win with more than 6 teams in the NHL. Harold Ballard.
Lolcow of the cap era
Bring it on. Nobody is more aware of how much this team sucks than its own fans. I'll be surprised if he can say anything I didn't already know.
“The beauty of life is choice, as long as you make one.” Pretty poetic, gonna go ahead and quote that for when I teach existentialism again.
Thank you Steve for all that you do. Every game I watched. In December 2019 I had emergency surgery, 5 days on life support, 1 month in hospital and although I couldn’t watch games at that time i always watched your videos about the games. Thank you for all that you do. When in hospital the only thing I wanted to do was watch a leaf game, and I got to get all the details from you after every game. Yes I gotta admit I’m a bit salty how this season ended but know there’s always next year. (Us fans say that a lot) Congrsts to Mrs Dangle and you on the birth of Leo, and sorry for the loss of Charlie and your grandfather. This season has had its ups and downs but i look forward to watching again next year and we can all go this over again. Much respect and thank you again for all that you do. Go Leafs Go! Well next year at this point anyways... 💙
Hope you are fully recovered. Best wishes.
Urman Taqi not quite yet but taking one day at a time :) buy thank you for the well wishes...
This man is amazing! The amount of effort and time it takes to edit and post these videos is easy to forget sometimes. All he does is make me laugh. I'm not even a hockey fan I just like watching!!
Posted this in Game 4 vid. "The leafs are the masters of making it interesting and finding new ways to give us jaded fans hope, only to break our hearts again."
I believed this so much, from experience, I didn't even bother watching Game 5.
Do you blame me?
Ngl Steve I was having a super hard time dealing with last nights game because as you know so well its emotionally draining to care so much about a team that lets you down EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! but after watching your video its like you put to words how I was feeling and that helps me deal with the game a little better. So thank you Steve, these past few months have been extremely difficult for you losing loved ones and adding a Dangle to the family (congratulations) but you've still been there for all of us and I'm sure I'm not the only one who is grateful.
This video's making me cry. Steve is such an amazing person. He's incredible. His emotion that he puts into everything.. this is why he's the best, why this fanbase is the best :)
replace the best with annoying. the media is worse though. I heard more about Robertson and Johnsson than Ovechkin and Kucharov.
Ktownie city Yup
Nice avatar
64year old dyed in the wool Blues fan born in St Louis. I know whet it is like to go 50+ years without a cup (and I was there for every gut wrenching, soul crushing one of them).
That being said, I have a few things to say to you.
1. My son being born went a long way to lessen the blow of inevitable eliminations for almost 40 years now. It still hut, but it was no longer the agony it once was.
2. The Leafs will win a cup in your lifetime (I believe within a few short years). I know it doesn't help today, but consider this. How sweet will it be for you and your beautiful son to be at that parade together when he can appreciate it. Take it from a 64 year old guy who has lived in Tampa since 2000, but never lost the blue in my blood and drove all night to be in St Louis for a celebration and parade he waited for since he was 11.
3. The team that wins the cup this year will have no parade, no rally, no celebration at local bars and restaurants. No public events. Nothing. (So glad the Blues won it LAST year!)
The Leafs and Blues fans have walked side by side over the last 50+ years in frustration and disappointment Hopefully their names will finally be pounded into the cup together, as well.
And on the same ring!
The Columbus Blue Jackets: Professional Hockey’s greatest playoff dream-wrecker. First Tampa- Now Toronto. Who will fall victim next?
Tampa again 😆
Tampa
Tampa
Well Tampa is on the schedule so hopefully them. Difference is they see it coming now.
Tampa
Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy them and it helps with my mental health. Knowing someone can tell about a game as loud as I do, make me feel a bit less crazy sometimes. Have a good break from LFR and enjoy time off with ypur family.
I’ve cursed my son with being a Leafs fan...he’s 14 and started watching your LFRs this year. The other day, after watching the game 3 video he said “I finally get it...I understand why you are the way you are after a Leaf loss, and why Steve is always yelling.” Thanks for helping explain our affliction. Have a great “off-season” Steve and Leo!
To you Mr Dangle, and your family and your new child. Thanks for the outlook on the NHL and the fan life that can suck. All the best.
This series broke me. I'll never leave the Leafs but I don't know how to cheer for them anymore. I'll never see them win a playoff series 😭
They should have made the SC Final in 2002. That Hurricanes team was the definition of fluke.
Preston Fontana I wouldn't know I was only like a month old
@@Hockeyhobo89 I wasn't even born at the time
Ik same this really hurt. In order to succeed, We need to surround our young talent with more players who play with character like Hyman and Muzzin and fix the defence. Idk when will win but it’ll come.
Oh let me tell you all that getting further in the playoffs is even worse. You get one magical run then Constantly refer to it. That is what the Jets did in 2018. Jets fans STILL haven't stopped comparing any team to them.
I lost my last grandparent around 18. I've always said memories are the best way to think about loved ones. I'm so glad you had so many more years with your grandfather to make more and more memories.
This season broke me as a Leafs fan. My fandom of them has been a toxic relationship for 15 years. They’ll always hold a place in my heart but I can’t give the same energy to this team as I have. I just can’t.
yeah this season has been the most frustrating in a decade. At least in the Kessel years you could say "meh they were never that good" but here it's like HOW DO WE HAVE SO MUCH TALENT but NO DEFENCE and cant score when we need to.
Lol that's cute. I've been watching this team for nearly 40 years.
I love pain.
@@stevendchu because the other team plays defense.
My Dad walked away in the 70's, smartest Man around.
I know what you mean. I almost bought my baby niece a leads jersey last week but I put it back. I thought to myself I love her too much to put her through so much heart ache.
Thank you Mr. Dangle.... this season was an emotional roller coaster.... I can’t imagine how you have felt with everything going on in your life. Thank you for keeping these videos up through everything! I hope you know how much your fans enjoy these!
The noise that Steve makes at 6:57 is my new text notification tone
And of course, thank you for another season of LFR's, Dangle
😂😂
I lost a dog this year too, around the same time. With the collar and the memories, do whatever feels right to you. Don't let us on the internet tell you what to do with those feelings.
CBJ fan, but I've always loved your videos. Keep posting. Congrats to your family on the latest addition. :)
Thank you Steve for making us European fans feel connected to this team. Your videos are amazing and I only wish that the leafs lived up to what you do. That zoo bit with welcome to watching the leafs with Steve dangle is my favourite bit you've done. It was hilarious.
Thank you
Stay safe
Slovenian/UK leafs fan
Well Steve, this is my 2nd post to you in many years watching. Its now 53+ yrs since I witnessed the Leafs win the cup in B&W and I'm still behind them. I'm somewhat relieved we're out because this Netflix Disney Stanley Cup series will forever be tainted and now we won't have to add that to our list of misfortune. Hang in there and we'll see you soon!
God Bless and GO LEAFS GO !! :)
In the back of Steve's mind he wishes Nick Robertson was a defenseman.
Jackets fan here. It was a fun series . Love your videos congrats on your son . Some things are way bigger then Hockey
Me, about to go to bed:
Steve:
Me: *Who needs sleep anyway?*
Right!!
Ha ha it’s 12 PST time
@@aryanj1674 same
This show is therapy time for those of us suffering from Leafs-PTSD. Thanks Dr. Dangle
I first discovered you through the dangits series and started watching all of your videos and even leafs games (im a penguins fan). I love what you do and it has played a big part in me finally deciding to start my own podcast with my friends and next season i will start a similar series where I review penguins games. I guess what im trying to say is thank you for giving.me tbe confidence to actually go through with something and live life to the fullest. Life moves fast and i just want to enjoy every part of it. Thank you.
Here's how I look at it Steve and I said this the day hockey was gonna come back. I love the Leafs I have since i was a sick five year old up in the alumni box with Wendell Clarke and Kipper, me who had just been on Coaches Corner stomping on my habs jacket after my mother left me with kipper to go get a drink. But this year, these playoffs I did not want them to win. If they won this year there would not be a parade, no mass celebrations amongst other die hard life long fans, nobody going crazy in the square, none of it. Sure we dont have our pick and you know what who cares, we have some of the best players in the league and some amazing future stars working their asses off to make the bigs for now lets just enjoy the playoffs and cheer for the Habs becuase it would be hilarious if they won this year. Stay safe and stay proud Go Leafs Go.
From a Bruins fan who enjoys coming here for an opposing perspective -- the losses that actually matter aren't the ones on the rink. Condolences, Steve. But you have your new little guy, so that's gotta be pretty awesome, no? :)
"2020 said *google me* " HAS to be in the next LFR intro lmaoo
Just realized that this man posts LFRs at literally 4 a.m.
He's a new parent, that's his normal bedtime now
Not if you live in Asia lol
Also I just wanna say this, thank you Steve. Thank you for your dedication to the Leafs, to putting out content for us despite all the hardships this year has thrown in your lap, and to trying your best to stay wrong when everything is going wrong. We love you brother, and while I may hate the Leafs with every fiber of my being, I won't stop watching ;) Keep your head up brother!
Thank you for making this. Didn’t really let myself react to the game but hearing you talk about this past season made me feel like I could. Not a lot of people understand the passion and pain that come from this team, but you perfectly embody it. Thank you for being a long time friend and let’s keep BeLeaf-ing for next season
That's why this team is the laughing stock of the league. You have some of the best forwards in the league, and some good Dmen, and yet you still need to 'beleaf' Any other team in the league, with these players would have success. The Leafs with these players? Can't win a playoff series. 54 years and counting, here's to another 54.
Facts
Islanders fan here....fan of yours too. This year has been a roller coaster. I’m so sorry about your grandfather and Charlie. Congrats on the little one! You’re gonna love being a dad. I’m just sorry for the kid bc they will suffer forever being a Leafs fan. But that’s ok, we all suffer some time.
Just when I thought "Steve is gonna need a little bit of time"...
Well said Steve! Thanks again for a great season of LFR. Congratulations on the birth of your son and my condolences to you and your family for the loss of Charlie and your Grandfather. I have to be honest, as a dog lover I shed a tear for Charlie and I love your tribute sign on the wall. Only dog owners will understand the importance of our furry friends and how much they mean to us. Your tribute was beautiful 😢
Don't feel bad for Toronto shooting 2% because they have literally 0 net front presence. How many times did CBJ goalies have a clear as day look at it? The unwillingness to battle is crazy.
@Alex __226 - 100% ... CBJ has got Korpy n .....that’s Korpy -and- Elvis locked up for 6.8M ....CBJ has Seth J, Zack W, Vadislov G signed for less 10.5M ! Leafs problem is dubas...Keko is one of top 3 GMs in NHL ...leafs are like edmonton....on paper there impressive... But ...
Exactly, you nailed it right on the button. How do the Leafs expect to break down a goal without screening him and getting into his face? Not even once in he series did any forward on the Leafs make an effort to screen the goalie and make his life as difficult as possible. Also, the Leafs forwards are such wimps that they didn't even bother to forecheck and smash Jones and Werenski. The playoffs are different game. A team needs grit and iron horse work ethic to grind out a win. I have no faith in this roster.
“I need to give Leo a bottle, I need a VERY different bottle”
When the Hawks won in 2010 it was amazing, it made all those terrible years worth it. I hope you get that in the next few years.
We won't, its been 53 years. Us leafs fan kind of accept that because all we know is disappointment and we just eventually become numb to this. In my heart of hearts I don't think they'll win in my lifetime. Every other fanbase hates us, the league hates us, it's just sad and unfair
Spose ba “Every other fan base hates us”. We don’t hate you, we just laugh at you. If you want a team that every other fan base hates, it’s Boston
@@chunkyvonthick3225 rangers waited 40 years, hawks waited a pretty long time like 40-50 years, so what makes you say that we won't eventually? I know we won't win in the next 5 years, but I think we can eventually
@@zednik4hart those teams actually showed signs of progress. We do not. We make it to the first round and exit. Rinse and repeat and this year we regressed once again. 53 years and now its harder than ever to win. Wouldn't be surprised if we went another 50, we sign players to bad contracts and we are about to lose Andersen next season and we will fall back to not having a decent goalie
When it happened for you, that’s exactly what I was thinking and I was happy for guys too. It’s what all us Leafs fans dream of and when it does finally happen we will all be crying with joy.
Steve, bro, you make me proud to be a hockey fan. Losing a pet, a grandparent, and having a kid, so many feels. You beasted this one out, dude. Here's to next season!
Spain without the S...
I'm staring through a windowpane but I smashed the window
We love you steve, we will see LFR next season, looking forward to some SDP in the meantime! You take care of that family and work on healing up those wounds
I watched the last 2 Boston series and this one was the first “playoff series” I watched having watched every game and all your videos, it was rough for my first year as a committed leafs fan. But it was fun, this loss was pretty disappointing but i’ll be back for next year and the next till they do it. Thanks Steve
Thank you Steve for teaching me about the leafs as someone from the U.K. who doesn’t have access to a lot of hockey content I really appreciate your videos for getting me more into hockey
These last few years of watching LFR have turned me from just a Leafs fan into a student of the game.
Even in the Dark Times, I enjoy hockey much more as a result.
"A Brad Marchard-esque line chance". I love it.
Another year, another disappointment :(
4 players taken up half the salary. It’s going to be long haul for Toronto 🤣🤣🍺
@r__p__m you'll never know what its like to be a leafs fan. All we know is disappointment. Next season is the first time in 23 years that I won't make an effort to watch every game, this season did mental and emotional damage
Spose ba it’s true☹️
It was heartbreaking. I started watching the Leafs because of you, and I'm a Detroit/Carolina fan. However, welcome to the Storm Watch Steve.
Someone give Steve a hug for all the deaths that happened
As an absolutely massive Blue Jackets fan, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your breakdown - both of the game, and of your team. I can tell you put your heart into how you experience hockey, and I respect the hell out of that. It was a weird series, and we knew it was going to be that from the start... but the Leafs played a great couple of games. Hope you guys can organize some of the missing pieces you spoke about... if they do, that powerhouse first line is going to do damage. Cheers, mate.
Steve somehow manages to make the losing bearable. Thank you for this.
Dude, you’re fun, silly, energetic. But the humanity you showed in this vid makes you so much more. Congrats on your boy, grieve your losses, rebound, and enjoy your happiness! As a Blues fan, I’ve been there brother!
Steve sounds like Charlie Kelly's younger, literate brother. I'm dying for a Pepe Silvia reenactment.
*I've boxes full of Leafs playoff losses!*
He did a bit of the Pepe Silva scene on one of the LFR's earlier this year.
@@TheTrainFan9 "There is no Brendan in Hockey Operations."
From a habs fan who is no longer watching hockey due to life's real problems hitting my family, thank-you for sharing what you are going through Steve. Be strong!
Steve, I’ve been going through a tough time and on a whim decided to get into hockey. I don’t think this hockey phase will last (i hope it won’t) and i will probably eventually stop watching games & your videos but I’m going to miss watching you. May God bless you and your family. Thanks for everything
You'll be back. Next season isn't far away!
@@Honestrespectfully you were right.
There's a reason my book isn't called "Hey! Isn't this fun?!" DED. LOLZ
Steve I hate when the leafs lose cause my whole fam turns depressed
I've been referring to the play-in round as "The 0th round of the playoffs" and I will continue to do so.
I'VE BEEN WAITING SOOOOO LONG FOR THIS
When you started talking about the painting of Charlie.... tears. Thank you for your videos Steve, they are the only thing that keeps me sane through hockey season.
I’m a Blue Jackets fan and this made the victory so much sadder :(
Ay man I'm happy for you enjoy it I'll love your team
Please beat tampa again
Graham Prets I’ll be packing my broom I promise
You guys were better than us, so please beat Tampa
Hats off to Columbus, they played a great series overall.
As a Habs fan - I always appreciate your commitment to the leafs and the game. It's a love/hate relationship for sure. You're insight into the game is always refreshing and down right hilarious at times. Keep making great videos and see you next season
We out here
Steve keep up the great work, all the sacrifices you make for your viewers and your team don't go unnoticed, I cant thank you enough for how much endless entertainment and insight you've provided over the years (even tho I'm a habs fan that watches you when the leafs lose ). I am sincerely sorry for your losses and hardships and all the best to you and your family!
going on my 12th season watching you. thank you for everything steve. Have a nice day and Go Habs Go!
I liked this before I got to the end and had to unlike. I cannot handle all my Habs friends and family if the Habs pull off another miracle. Go Nucks or Flames.
You musta hated that habs leafs series
“Marincin hits L1” is an all-time great reference! You’re the best, SDG.
Sympathy from oilers nation. The pens probably feel like this too.
Pens are fine they got 3 recent cups to keep em warm in the dark times lol. Also go flames go!! 🔥
Rip the flames man. They turned into the leafs blowing that 3-0 lead
yeah but no one is sad for the pens
THX for this LFR STEVE !!!!!!!!I'M GLAD TO SEE A PART OF YOU HIS VERY VULNERABLE AFTER THIS HEARTBREAKING LOSS BUT I'M MORE HAPPY TO SEE YOU EMBRASE FATHERHOOD !!!!!!!!!!!
As a Blues fan, I’m 100% in favor of you making fun of Marchand for bad line changes.
Brings back warm and fuzzy memories.
Patrick Rhomberg oh yeah, I’m not underestimating the Canucks. Markstrom and Demko have been incredible against the Blues the past few seasons.
I honestly expect the Canucks to take this series to 7. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Canucks pulled it off.
Especially if the Blues play like they did in the round robin. If they do, it could be over in 4 or 5.
I’m a blues fan too and after the round robin my mom said that we ain’t making it past round one and I agree
The Marchand change should be projected on the side of Enterprise forever
Canucks fan here, also dislike boston. Wish us luck boys! Blues are going to be a test.
Tim Nichol I’m a blues fan and the round robin makes me think it might go to at least a game 7
Thanks for everything this season Steve! Somehow you always cheer us up :) I hope you take lots of time with your family and enjoy being a dad!
“I sense danger L1” greatest one all year 😂😂
As a Covid lockdown new fan I have to say I have not cheered for the Leafs since 1980 but I was pulling for them yesterday in part so we keep getting your reactions. As an old Father let me congratulate you and your wife. Kids are awesome, even when they aren't.
As an Oilers fan struggling through the last 14 years has been arduous so finding you helped me put it in perspective. Also finding these videos helped give my Hockey itch a place to go which I appreciate. And while I don't wish it for the city of Toronto, or the team, I do wish for you that they reward your loyalty soon.
"I wasn't a leafs fan until i started watching your lfrs" Thats like saying " I wasn't into you until you told me about the bodies you have hidden in your cellar" RED FLAG AT ALLL?????????
I heard from the feed on ice someone said t “f***in ice” and that sums up half of these games the ice is terrible no matter what and funny bounces turn into deciding goals. Love you Steve
Who had Habs get further in the playoffs then leafs in 2020?
Man, this year is weird
Ryan Friesen hahaha suuuure buddy tell me all about how you probably predicted the coronavirus back in 2015 too
Ryan Friesen Toronto was in a playoff spot and Florida was not. Bottom line. Despite how horrible Toronto played down the stretch, Florida managed to keep losing. The Leafs gave Florida every chance to overtake them and Florida couldn’t do it, so there’s no logic behind you “knowing” Florida would make it. Also I don’t know what the games being in Toronto have to do with anything, there’s no fans and it’s not like the Leafs got home team advantages in all the games they played.
Ryan Friesen lol I agree they played bad but so did Florida wtf are you talking about 😂😂😂 you’re just asking me to believe you that Florida would magically have passed Toronto bruh you’re just a leaf hater you’re gonna talk shit even if they win the cup it’s pointless talking to you
Habs have at least been in the playoff finals in my lifetime... honestly didn’t think they would beat the pens, especially the way they did, but Habs have better odds of getting to the finals
Ryan Friesen are you saying Habs weren’t the underdogs in that situation? Lol. I was just trollin anyway.
Steve I'm a long time Blues fan (from the Hull years in the Early 90s) and lived through so many heartbreaks through those years.
Last year was the vindication of that heartache seeing the Blues finally lift the Cup.
I really, REALLY hope you finally get to experience that some year. Seriously. I know how much this is heartbreaking for you. One year it would be awesome for you to FINALLY get to see the Leafs win it all.