Not sure that I've said this before, and I don't know if it will make sense, but I LOVE the fact that Shannon TALKS to US in the video and that it is clear that he is talking to us and not just talking to a camera recording stuff. The whole presentation and casual feel of each video has been just a pleasure to watch. EDIT: Oh wow. Thanks for all the likes...I think this is most I've ever gotten for a comment, but it is sincere admiration. Shannon and UT are among the best and most complete hockey youtubers on the platform.
Well said! I've often wondered why I enjoy watching Shannon's videos over anyone else's and I think you just answered that for me. THG never change! We appreciate you.
It feels like you are having a conversation w/ an old friend, someone that you'd like to hang out with, maybe catch a game on TV sharing some chips and dips (or what ever is around)
I was rhe same way, getting nervous and angry all the time. I still get very excited when they play playoff games. But what the heck is the point if I’m not having fun watching it?
When Shannon gets to about 10 million subs, I predict he will reveal that the whole channel was started as a means to sell a warehouse full of old CCM jerseys he bought on eBay.
I'm so impressed by Shannon's humble approach to his videos. It makes me hopeful about the world and the internet. It shows that he is a true fan of the sport!
Speaking of Tree and friends, I don't know if Hiei 2k7 likes hockey, but he should do a video with Shannon. Both have cats. And Tree have recognized THG in one of his videos
Believe it or not, an American NHL Hockey fan in Compton. Gave 'The Hockey Guy' a shout out on a WWE Wrestling podcast. That how I came to know this channel....
My biggest thing that has changed is.. players dont always fit in coaches systems. Its true that a different scenery or system will help that player have success. It didnt think that when I was younger
@cdfmmcc Yeah Bennett is showing why the Flames were so afraid of trading him, but at the same time it just never worked for him in Calgary. This is a weird sport sometime.
One of the many things that separates his channel from others is the lack of negativity while others will dedicate a myriad of episodes on who and what teams "suck" in the ever so tired list format. Also many of the opinions are immature and premature and there is rarely an episode that these channels upload to rectify past judgements.
Also: No completely Hot Takes, without commitment. There are so many channels where the general structure of every argument is: "This gut is an absolute bust and should be allowed near a rink. I'm not saying that he might never become a great player, but his numbers are slightly below what was expected from him". If you have an opinion you believe in, stick up for it. If you already know it's blown way out of proportion, just don't blow it out of proportion. Shannon understands that, but it is surprising how many other channels don't.
My god parents bought me a original style green Minnesota Wild jersey and had my name and the number I wore when I first started playing hockey on it and some people still see it and say "oh I never heard of Bruessel he must have sucked" and then I have to explain why I have the name and number on the back lol.
This approach is much more common in Europe (at least in Sweden) where you get your name and number. Its way more common than to see a player name on a fans jersey.
Can’t believe it’s been FOUR YEARS since I found your channel. Love just playing your videos while cleaning or relaxing. I chuckle a lot at your jokes, made me love hockey to it’s fullest
I want to add to your point that players don't suck: You always have to keep in mind that they are competing against other pro players. If a turnover happens it often happens because another player was just doing his job extremely well.
This. People only see these guys compared to other elite players. In Columbus, you see guys like Jody Shelly or Jared Boll around the ice rinks now and then if you are there enough. Whenever he actually laces up, he makes literally everyone look like school children, despite being a "low skill goon" who's been retired for a while. Up close, it's unreal how skilled even the "lowliest" guys in the NHL truly are.
I used to get into the whole oh this player sucks thing too but in the last 5 years or so I've become fascinated in just how good professionals are, and not just hockey, it could be anything. The greatness that anyone who has made it to the highest level compared to average Joe's is beyond fascinating, it could be hockey, painting, cooking, skateboarding you name it I'm intrigued by those at the top
My wife’s uncle has a Wayne Gretzky Canucks jersey. He was so sure it was going to happen. I don’t think he ever wore it, when he showed me it was basically brand new.
You are so genuine, Shannon. I can tell by how you carry yourself. It's a real delight to listen to your insights on the daily. I appreciate your measured, unbiased approach and how you respect the idea of the professional player.
tbh what my thought is that you’re one of my fave people to listen to, and I just really enjoy putting your videos on when I’m reading or writing. you’re very passionate and I always tune into your videos.
love Cliff Ronning. he's such a nice guy. used to always see my uncle training at eight rinks and Ronning would always come help out and give him tips.
I think the regret is when this or that guy isn't good. Many players will not be around a team for their whole career. Gretzky did not play his whole career for Edmonton. But the history stays, and when it's good, no harm. And it reminds of a good player for your team during some years
Love that Ronning jersey. I had a Reebok back when he was on the Canucks I sadly lost in a house fire years back. It's about time I get a replacement for one of my fav Canuck players.
You've changed my interest in Hockey. I used to only watch content about my team. We are talking 35 years of Leafs and only Leafs. Maybe game 6 or 7 of the cup, or the odd Lemieux or Gretzky playoff game other than that. You've made other hockey stories interesting and now I have a major interest in the league, prospects and everything about hockey thanks to you. :) Except Jerseys. Not yet anyway!
I always preferred my jerseys with players names. For me it’s a time stamp of the era it comes from. Plus my ducks seem to change every 10 years anyways
If you think this is good on his channel he has lots of playlists dedicated to videos solely on jerseys. He got me into collecting and I have about 32 jerseys now from 16 different teams
You're awesome Shannon... been following you since you humble beginnings. You deserve the attention and recognition for your dedication, hard work and quality product.
Now I low key want a collection of jersey fouls just to mess with people. Imagine a Montreal Canadiens jersey with Mats Sundin. Or Philadelphia Flyers Crosby jersey.
@@petrograd4068 now I want a Leafs Jersey with 97 on the back, but instead of McDavid on the name plate, it would say "keep dreaming". I would wear that around Toronto all day!
I honestly don't remember when I subscribed to the channel, but you must have had like 10,000 subscribers max back then. I never had the time to watch all of the NHL games I'd like to, especially when things got super busy in uni. I'd end up listening and/or watching you do post-game analyses of the Canucks games. Although I don't watch every single one of your videos nowadays, I usually end up falling asleep to one of your videos in the background. I love how genuine you are and your type of humor is totally up my alley. Keep up the fantastic work, Shannon!
A lot of my tendencies changed (mellowed) after the Blues won the Cup. Before, I hated teams, accused fans of being bandwagoners, lived and died with the team, etc. Now, while some teams’ fans might annoy me online, and I might get mad at the Blues for underachieving this game or that game, it doesn’t ruin my night.
I've changed my mind about wearing a jersey to a game in which neither team is repped by your jersey. Jerseys are expensive and if you only have one, where is it more apropos to wear than a hockey game?? To that point, I've started wearing my Crosby jersey when I'm out and about. So far, I only wear my Stars jersey to games, but I go to enough of them that I've gotten my money's worth out of it. Sadly, my Nate Schmidt/Golden Knights jersey just hangs in the closet--but I will start wearing it out and about as well...
The number 1 opinion of mine that has changed over the years... I no longer HATE any teams. There are teams that I don't really pay too much attention to. But there are no longer any teams that I hate.
@@rollo3417 a mixture of a number of things. The way the landscape of the NHL is changing. New rookies coming up. Friends and family cheering for teams. Taking them off the hated list. Maturity plays a big part. Players that you like, being traded to teams that you don't like. And kinda not being able to help but cheer for them. (Example: Pageau on the NYI) Just a laundry list of things.
Yeah, at this point I've realized that I lowkey like a thing or two about each team. The worse it gets for me is that I feel very "meh" towards a team, but that's it.
Call me young, but I legit don't know if that's a made up name or not. Sounds like one of those "definitely real" wingers that put up 90 points and 30 goals one season playing on Crosby's wing.
@@zacharyomalley355 he played in the early stages of the league. In 1918 he put up 44 goals in 20 games that year which I believe is the highest goals per game ever with someone with a considerable amount of games played
@@zacharyomalley355 Yeah, like Daniel mentioned, he was the first truly great goal scorers. before forward passes were a thing. Still holds the record for most goals in a game with 7. Shannon made a joke that he used to predict players would be busts when he was a teen, back in the 1800's. Fun fact: Those 7 goals were against Ryan Miller( I'm just full of age related jokes today, evidently)
@@zacharyomalley355 He’s actually a real player, just that he’s long gone by now. Known as “Phantom” Joe Malone, he played professionally from about 1910-1924, half in the NHA, and half in the NHL (when the NHA pretty much became the NHL in 1917). Prolific goal scorer, once scored 44 goals in a 20 game season and holds the NHL record for most goals in a game with 7. In his first five NHL seasons, he scored 142 goals in only 96 games. Pretty much the Ovechkin of the early NHL.
Thanks for the great content! I watch your rankings every Sunday morning with my six year old son, who now makes up his own rankings and goes on a monologue, much like yours! It's great! All possible cuz you keep it clean.
My first thought when you said, “NHL players don’t suck” was yeah, I’ve come around on that too. Aren’t I awesome. But, really I think you are the reason that’s happened. So, thank you 🙏 please just keep doing what you’re doing.
Honestly cannot think of another person I could listen to for 25 minutes talking about random opinions. Shannon's traditional style of presentation is so easy to listen to
I like your approach to videos and I usually learn something new and the only sport I like is hockey. Your videos don't put me to sleep. Keep doing what you're doing.
Love the bit about Astronomy. New to your channel, and got me thinking. The Hockey Guy interviews Astronomer, because why not he is interested in the subject and it brings him joy. 10/10 would watch
Shannon not gonna lie when I have trouble falling asleep I put on one of your longer videos and it usually gets the job done lmao. Love your vids tho watch them everyday.
The biggest thing for me was learning that a lot of what makes a team successful never shows up on the stat sheet. Vegas' first season is the perfect example of this. Nobody thought they would do anything with the roster they drafted but they made the Final. Yes, part of it was because they had fantastic pro scouting to find diamonds in the rough, but the biggest thing was the feeling everyone in that locker rook had that they had something to prove. That isn't a number you can quantify, but it was so important for that team. You need to find the right mix of guys and the right attitudes to win just as much as you do raw stats. Numbers alone will never win you a championship.
Speaking of "odd jerseys"... In 1991 Ken Linseman played 2 games (total) for the Maple Leafs wearing #13 (pre-Sundin of course). One home game (v. Washington) & one away game (@ Vancouver). I'm a life long Toronto fan and I HATED Ken Linesman, BUT I think it would be funny to have a #13 Leafs jersey with Linesman on the back. I could go blue OR white since he wore both in an NHL game, but probably blue for easier cleaning in case someone dumps a drink on me. :)
Black holes are very similar to the Devils franchise since 2013. It’s out there we know it’s out there. Do we understand it? No. But here’s two hours on what we don’t understand.
Great video. I love talking about jerseys for any sport. I hope the NHL can squeeze in a few color vs color games here and there. Not a ton, just a few. Soccer and the NBA pull it off. Penguins in black vs Flyers in orange needs to happen once or twice a year, to name one
One of the biggest things that changed for me over the last decade is simply appreciating talents no matter what jersey it wears. Obviously I still have my preferred hierarchy of teams and enjoy watching their rivals lose accordingly but there's players I just really enjoy watching from every single team where I might have hated them based on something as silly as a logo in the past...
yes Shannon thanks im happy for level headed some fans can be outright ridiculous also i think it's awesome sometimes fans take this sport to seriously thanks for showing me how to me pick out jerseys i have My Teams Ducks & Avs(Reebok, Adidas and CCM) in My Collection
Your 5th opinion on ugly jerseys that end up being sought after down the road is why I picked up a retail authentic 2013 Sabres 3rd jersey (the gold front/blue back one) for $60 last summer. Regardless on if it becomes popular years from now I love the odd/less loved jerseys for being a unique part of my collection.
Major props to #3 on the jersey list! I got a Canes jersey back in 2006 during the Stanley Cup season and put 37 on it with a custom name because that's my name/number. After the playoff run in 2019, I had the custom name taken off and put Svechnikov on it. The fonts aren't a perfect match, but I love wearing it and representing the Cup run and the current successes at the same time.
Thanks so much for your videos. I learn so much. I loved what u said about NHL players don't suck. I'm a die hard flyers fan so I get so tired of hearing that!
I remember one summer when I was a teenager and my family and I went to stay with my aunt in Reno Nevada for a few days. I wore my blank Anaheim Mighty Ducks jersey one day and a couple of young kids asked me if I was a hockey player. I hated having to tell them no, but it just funny and sweet what those kids thought of me in that jersey.
Shannon, you can't be all bad, I'm left-handed also. Meeting you in person is one of the items on my bucket list, hopefully we won't have to wear a mask.
That's not age, that's success! You no longer feel the *need* to make sure every jersey is the best deal ever. You have so many that even a Reebok edge jersey isn't going to ever fall apart
I too stuck with blanks until I caved on a Point jersey when they had a fire sale thinking the Lightning wouldn't re-sign him. I knew we would. BUT I think we can all agree that putting your own name on a jersey places you into one of Dante's circles of hell.
I got yuh beat my friend . 😏 My first Jersey is 40+ yrs old . Itsa CCM Nordiques home ( white in the good ole daze ) Jersey I got when I was 13/14 . Its definitely showing its yrs ... 😕 And I still wear it ! My "collection" is very meager compared to yours . 🙄 I only collect my 3 teams . Brandon Wheat Kings 4 - Quebec Nordiques 3 - Colorado Avalanche 2 . 😎😊 I'm a prairie boy who used to constantly get jabs for the Nords . I was a WHA fan until they joined the NHL . Also * was/am an Expos fan . Don't follow baseball anymore . 🇨🇦 P.S. it's so nice of your kitties to get the rest , that I assume you don't . Have a great day Shannon . 👊
My First NHL Jersey that I currently have in my collection that wasn't collected in grade night will be 4 years old this christmas. Edit: sorry about the dislike to your comment, I misclicked by 100% honest accident!
thanks for the content shannon, i'm gonna be honest i dont watch every video but when i do its always a good time, you profesionnalism and your dedication are remarquable my friend. Sorry for my bad english its not my first language. I love your jersey collection too i started my, i got a signed Denis Savard HOF2000 , subban and KK , obviously a big habs/quebec fan !!
I agree with your Overall point 1. I used to think that X or Y player sucked. But, any guy that played in the NHL is there for a reason. Sure, they weren't the best, but it's hard to make it there.
Cant claim I have followed Shannon from the start- but I am for sure one of the ‘oldtimers’- by chance looked him up as early as sometime in Preds deep 2017 run for the first time - no clue exactly when. Subbed from that next season. I am not a jersey guy-but over the years Shannon has made me pick up on a lot of the subtleties regarding nhl hockey - those things never mentioned during a game for the most part. So for me it has been a process of learning, not so much a change of opinions.
13:43 is there some sort of hidden meaning behind the Montreal jersey? Pardon my ignorance- I live 1500 miles away from Quebec, but my reaction the first time seeing it was basically exactly what Shannon said here.
One of these changed opinions better be that Malkin was the generational talent out of Russia over OVI. OVI. Like on his merry way to break the GOALS RECORD. You said ovi was merely a franchise player! No I will never let this go
Why do we watch? You're knowledgeable. Shannon, on some subjects you put NHL Network and TSN to shame. You certainly do more research than they do. You're personable. Likeable. Too bad you don't get free beer everywhere you go, because I'm betting tens of thousands of your viewers would eagerly buy you one without even much thought. That's an invitation in case you're ever in New York. Your takes on various subjects are not just recycled sports network garbage and stock phrases regurgitated by talking heads, but a real fan's takes. It's genuine and well-thought out. Stop wondering. We like you. A lot. Best wishes and keep it going. I tune in every day. P.S. the cats licking their privates is just a bonus.
yes Shannon you are less cranky. I recently saw a reaction video to the Canucks Trading Jared McCann for Erik Gudbranson. Those were some peak levels of cranky
I’m 2 months late on the response, but here goes. I own a dry cleaners, as nd have worked on many hockey jerseys, my own included. For the warped front logos, I use a large steam utility press and the logos come out quite nicely. Find a reputable dry cleaners in your area and they can make it good again
I absolutely agree with the reasoning on buying blank jerseys instead of player name jerseys, but I also think that many jerseys look so much better with the names and numbers on them. Some of the less impressive Reverse Retros, for instance, look so much better in actual games with all the extra info on them. The Red Wings, Penguins, and Stars ones really stuck out to me, as I was unenthused at the reveal, but I think they look much much better when the teams wear them in games. That being said, my James Neal and Olli Maatta Penguins jerseys did not age well.
They'll generate opinion and stimulate conversation when you wear them. And perfectly pinpoint a moment in history. Like a Naslund Penguin or Luongo Islanders for example.
Not sure that I've said this before, and I don't know if it will make sense, but I LOVE the fact that Shannon TALKS to US in the video and that it is clear that he is talking to us and not just talking to a camera recording stuff.
The whole presentation and casual feel of each video has been just a pleasure to watch.
EDIT: Oh wow. Thanks for all the likes...I think this is most I've ever gotten for a comment, but it is sincere admiration.
Shannon and UT are among the best and most complete hockey youtubers on the platform.
no intro no bs... that’s always been how Shannon does his stuff! Criminally undersubscribed to but it will come
Well said! I've often wondered why I enjoy watching Shannon's videos over anyone else's and I think you just answered that for me.
THG never change! We appreciate you.
Agreed! Feels like I've met the guy before.
It feels like you are having a conversation w/ an old friend, someone that you'd like to hang out with, maybe catch a game on TV sharing some chips and dips (or what ever is around)
the world doesn't end because your team didn't win ... one of the things that I've changed my mind on over the years
but it is really frustrating when your team loses in the Cup Final and there's no more hockey at all for a few months
@@geoffroi-le-Hook oh it’s frustrating! But it’s not world ending
I was rhe same way, getting nervous and angry all the time. I still get very excited when they play playoff games.
But what the heck is the point if I’m not having fun watching it?
Most of the world doesn't even notice.
When Shannon gets to about 10 million subs, I predict he will reveal that the whole channel was started as a means to sell a warehouse full of old CCM jerseys he bought on eBay.
That would only be a cherry on top. As long as he doesn’t quit when he sells out.
He would like this comment but it would reveal too much
But then he'll turn around and try to buy the jerseys back after he does that, so why would he do it? ;P
Haha
Hey I'd buy some of that off his hands
The bit about the war of 1812 and the calendars and Greeks was hilarious
I'm so impressed by Shannon's humble approach to his videos. It makes me hopeful about the world and the internet. It shows that he is a true fan of the sport!
As if him watching every single game of an NHL season doesnt already proves that
he is a true fan of the sport why i have called out some of those "fans" on youtube as well twitter
@@anonymousperson3023 Absolutely, that's incredibly inspiring as well!
This guy is the best Sports youtuber out there right now. Up there with Urinating Tree
10/10 content and a very great person and very cute cats!
Speaking of Tree and friends, I don't know if Hiei 2k7 likes hockey, but he should do a video with Shannon. Both have cats.
And Tree have recognized THG in one of his videos
Believe it or not, an American NHL Hockey fan in Compton. Gave 'The Hockey Guy' a shout out on a WWE Wrestling podcast. That how I came to know this channel....
That's cool
The enforcer!!! Dudes a legend
My biggest thing that has changed is.. players dont always fit in coaches systems. Its true that a different scenery or system will help that player have success. It didnt think that when I was younger
@cdfmmcc Yeah Bennett is showing why the Flames were so afraid of trading him, but at the same time it just never worked for him in Calgary. This is a weird sport sometime.
One of the many things that separates his channel from others is the lack of negativity while others will dedicate a myriad of episodes on who and what teams "suck" in the ever so tired list format. Also many of the opinions are immature and premature and there is rarely an episode that these channels upload to rectify past judgements.
Also: No completely Hot Takes, without commitment. There are so many channels where the general structure of every argument is: "This gut is an absolute bust and should be allowed near a rink. I'm not saying that he might never become a great player, but his numbers are slightly below what was expected from him".
If you have an opinion you believe in, stick up for it. If you already know it's blown way out of proportion, just don't blow it out of proportion. Shannon understands that, but it is surprising how many other channels don't.
My god parents bought me a original style green Minnesota Wild jersey and had my name and the number I wore when I first started playing hockey on it and some people still see it and say "oh I never heard of Bruessel he must have sucked" and then I have to explain why I have the name and number on the back lol.
This approach is much more common in Europe (at least in Sweden) where you get your name and number. Its way more common than to see a player name on a fans jersey.
Can’t believe it’s been FOUR YEARS since I found your channel. Love just playing your videos while cleaning or relaxing. I chuckle a lot at your jokes, made me love hockey to it’s fullest
I want to add to your point that players don't suck:
You always have to keep in mind that they are competing against other pro players. If a turnover happens it often happens because another player was just doing his job extremely well.
This. People only see these guys compared to other elite players. In Columbus, you see guys like Jody Shelly or Jared Boll around the ice rinks now and then if you are there enough. Whenever he actually laces up, he makes literally everyone look like school children, despite being a "low skill goon" who's been retired for a while. Up close, it's unreal how skilled even the "lowliest" guys in the NHL truly are.
Steve Dangle throwing a shoutout to you and your channel on an LFR the other day
And his podcast. He said THG is on the Mount Rushmore of hockey TH-cam, and he's 100% right
@@709mash he's on the mount rushmore of sports youtube in general tbh
I hope it boosts shannons suscribers.
Dangle wishes he had a Cliff Ronning jersey
Hes kinda boring tho
I used to get into the whole oh this player sucks thing too but in the last 5 years or so I've become fascinated in just how good professionals are, and not just hockey, it could be anything. The greatness that anyone who has made it to the highest level compared to average Joe's is beyond fascinating, it could be hockey, painting, cooking, skateboarding you name it I'm intrigued by those at the top
To be fair, even though he never played a game for them, Taro Tsujimoto Sabers jerseys always are fun to look at.
My wife’s uncle has a Wayne Gretzky Canucks jersey. He was so sure it was going to happen. I don’t think he ever wore it, when he showed me it was basically brand new.
Wow, that's a real piece of history! That's a collectors item
You are so genuine, Shannon. I can tell by how you carry yourself. It's a real delight to listen to your insights on the daily.
I appreciate your measured, unbiased approach and how you respect the idea of the professional player.
I'm sorry for your loss sir... I lost my mom my Uncle and his son my cousin all within 60 days with Corvid April 2020 May 2020
My condolences
tbh what my thought is that you’re one of my fave people to listen to, and I just really enjoy putting your videos on when I’m reading or writing. you’re very passionate and I always tune into your videos.
love Cliff Ronning. he's such a nice guy. used to always see my uncle training at eight rinks and Ronning would always come help out and give him tips.
My philosophy on named jerseys is that it reminds me of a player during that time, nice to remember them IMO.
I think the regret is when this or that guy isn't good. Many players will not be around a team for their whole career. Gretzky did not play his whole career for Edmonton.
But the history stays, and when it's good, no harm. And it reminds of a good player for your team during some years
Love that Ronning jersey. I had a Reebok back when he was on the Canucks I sadly lost in a house fire years back. It's about time I get a replacement for one of my fav Canuck players.
You've changed my interest in Hockey. I used to only watch content about my team. We are talking 35 years of Leafs and only Leafs. Maybe game 6 or 7 of the cup, or the odd Lemieux or Gretzky playoff game other than that. You've made other hockey stories interesting and now I have a major interest in the league, prospects and everything about hockey thanks to you. :) Except Jerseys. Not yet anyway!
I always preferred my jerseys with players names. For me it’s a time stamp of the era it comes from. Plus my ducks seem to change every 10 years anyways
I have never bought a hockey jersey in my life but this video makes me want to go out and buy everything in sight.
If you think this is good on his channel he has lots of playlists dedicated to videos solely on jerseys. He got me into collecting and I have about 32 jerseys now from 16 different teams
I used to think buying a bunch of Jerseys is a waste of money, but after watching this channel I see its a noble endeavor
Shannon said "Nashville Predator Mustard Tiger" and all I could think of was Trailer Park Boys
Bruh, I literally started watching this guy probably 3 weeks ago, and I cant stop watching them😂😂 Keep it up homie!!!
A rabbit hole you'll never get out of
One day Shannon will be a mainstream panel guest on some show and we will all feel like proud parents.
lmao its cool to know that you're local because i live in the sardis/chilliwack area and its great to learn as a younger fan (13)
I like your opinions.
I like you liking his opinions
@@austoncrapthews6121 I like your user name liking that guy linking THG's opinions.
You're awesome Shannon... been following you since you humble beginnings.
You deserve the attention and recognition for your dedication, hard work and quality product.
I saw that Gretzky Stars jersey and its such a foul its unbelieavable. Love your vids
Now I low key want a collection of jersey fouls just to mess with people.
Imagine a Montreal Canadiens jersey with Mats Sundin.
Or Philadelphia Flyers Crosby jersey.
Ewwwww that's just wrong!!!
@@petrograd4068 now I want a Leafs Jersey with 97 on the back, but instead of McDavid on the name plate, it would say "keep dreaming". I would wear that around Toronto all day!
@@LARGO125 isn’t Jumbo 97?
I honestly don't remember when I subscribed to the channel, but you must have had like 10,000 subscribers max back then. I never had the time to watch all of the NHL games I'd like to, especially when things got super busy in uni. I'd end up listening and/or watching you do post-game analyses of the Canucks games. Although I don't watch every single one of your videos nowadays, I usually end up falling asleep to one of your videos in the background. I love how genuine you are and your type of humor is totally up my alley. Keep up the fantastic work, Shannon!
200k subs and this man still as humble as day one. The hero we need but certainly not the one we deserve.
A lot of my tendencies changed (mellowed) after the Blues won the Cup. Before, I hated teams, accused fans of being bandwagoners, lived and died with the team, etc. Now, while some teams’ fans might annoy me online, and I might get mad at the Blues for underachieving this game or that game, it doesn’t ruin my night.
Thanks for the top tier content every day! I hope your left arm is better today.
I've changed my mind about wearing a jersey to a game in which neither team is repped by your jersey. Jerseys are expensive and if you only have one, where is it more apropos to wear than a hockey game?? To that point, I've started wearing my Crosby jersey when I'm out and about. So far, I only wear my Stars jersey to games, but I go to enough of them that I've gotten my money's worth out of it. Sadly, my Nate Schmidt/Golden Knights jersey just hangs in the closet--but I will start wearing it out and about as well...
The number 1 opinion of mine that has changed over the years...
I no longer HATE any teams.
There are teams that I don't really pay too much attention to. But there are no longer any teams that I hate.
I hate the bruins because Taylor Hall plays for them.
Ditto. Teams are just trying to play. I find as I get older I "greatly dislike" certain owners.
How did you get there?
@@rollo3417 a mixture of a number of things.
The way the landscape of the NHL is changing. New rookies coming up. Friends and family cheering for teams. Taking them off the hated list.
Maturity plays a big part.
Players that you like, being traded to teams that you don't like. And kinda not being able to help but cheer for them. (Example: Pageau on the NYI)
Just a laundry list of things.
Yeah, at this point I've realized that I lowkey like a thing or two about each team. The worse it gets for me is that I feel very "meh" towards a team, but that's it.
I remember when Shannon said Joe Malone was gonna be a bust! Glad he learned his lesson!
Call me young, but I legit don't know if that's a made up name or not. Sounds like one of those "definitely real" wingers that put up 90 points and 30 goals one season playing on Crosby's wing.
@@zacharyomalley355 he played in the early stages of the league. In 1918 he put up 44 goals in 20 games that year which I believe is the highest goals per game ever with someone with a considerable amount of games played
@@zacharyomalley355 Yeah, like Daniel mentioned, he was the first truly great goal scorers. before forward passes were a thing. Still holds the record for most goals in a game with 7. Shannon made a joke that he used to predict players would be busts when he was a teen, back in the 1800's. Fun fact: Those 7 goals were against Ryan Miller( I'm just full of age related jokes today, evidently)
@@zacharyomalley355 He’s actually a real player, just that he’s long gone by now. Known as “Phantom” Joe Malone, he played professionally from about 1910-1924, half in the NHA, and half in the NHL (when the NHA pretty much became the NHL in 1917). Prolific goal scorer, once scored 44 goals in a 20 game season and holds the NHL record for most goals in a game with 7. In his first five NHL seasons, he scored 142 goals in only 96 games. Pretty much the Ovechkin of the early NHL.
Thanks for the great content! I watch your rankings every Sunday morning with my six year old son, who now makes up his own rankings and goes on a monologue, much like yours! It's great! All possible cuz you keep it clean.
25:07 5 years ago I thought hockey was as dull as a bag of cement. That's changed a great deal now
Please have the cats make playoff predictions, this year. 😀
I second this
And be sure to put "don't watch this" in the title
Man, now I wanna see THG using bad words. Can't even imagine it, you are so calm and collected all the time. And I love it.
For me it’s been fun watching your opinion change on the Ducks. They’ll break into your top 5 someday.
My first thought when you said, “NHL players don’t suck” was yeah, I’ve come around on that too. Aren’t I awesome. But, really I think you are the reason that’s happened. So, thank you 🙏 please just keep doing what you’re doing.
Honestly cannot think of another person I could listen to for 25 minutes talking about random opinions. Shannon's traditional style of presentation is so easy to listen to
I like your approach to videos and I usually learn something new and the only sport I like is hockey. Your videos don't put me to sleep. Keep doing what you're doing.
Love the bit about Astronomy. New to your channel, and got me thinking. The Hockey Guy interviews Astronomer, because why not he is interested in the subject and it brings him joy. 10/10 would watch
I got my AZ yesterday as well. It kicked my but last night. I understand your arm pain.
Awesome video🔥. Keep up the great work Shannon👍.
Best hockey commentary on TH-cam. Shannon has been goated
This is why Shannon is the best. Cool dude, authentic, and honest.
Shannon not gonna lie when I have trouble falling asleep I put on one of your longer videos and it usually gets the job done lmao. Love your vids tho watch them everyday.
What are you talking about,I still remember Gretzky leading us to the 2018 finals. Also remember his stint with the Vancouver millionaires
Great video Shannon. Super fun to hear some of your insights around making content for the channel. Keep up the great work!
I never fall asleep when I watch your videos! I could listen to you all day if I wanted to!
Chris Kerber (radio voice for the Blues) mentioned you before. I think he said that his dad watched your videos.
left the video to go grab a drink and came back to an astronomy ted talk. love thg
Keep up the awesome work Shannon. Love your videos, gotten so much more into the sport of hockey
The biggest thing for me was learning that a lot of what makes a team successful never shows up on the stat sheet. Vegas' first season is the perfect example of this. Nobody thought they would do anything with the roster they drafted but they made the Final. Yes, part of it was because they had fantastic pro scouting to find diamonds in the rough, but the biggest thing was the feeling everyone in that locker rook had that they had something to prove. That isn't a number you can quantify, but it was so important for that team.
You need to find the right mix of guys and the right attitudes to win just as much as you do raw stats. Numbers alone will never win you a championship.
I really enjoyed this podcast
Thank you, for all your hard work
( and Yvonne's hard work too!!!)
Speaking of "odd jerseys"... In 1991 Ken Linseman played 2 games (total) for the Maple Leafs wearing #13 (pre-Sundin of course). One home game (v. Washington) & one away game (@ Vancouver). I'm a life long Toronto fan and I HATED Ken Linesman, BUT I think it would be funny to have a #13 Leafs jersey with Linesman on the back. I could go blue OR white since he wore both in an NHL game, but probably blue for easier cleaning in case someone dumps a drink on me. :)
3:17 hey that’s Trevor Linden’s jersey right after Messier ripped the “C” from it.
Black holes are very similar to the Devils franchise since 2013. It’s out there we know it’s out there. Do we understand it? No. But here’s two hours on what we don’t understand.
Great video. I love talking about jerseys for any sport. I hope the NHL can squeeze in a few color vs color games here and there. Not a ton, just a few. Soccer and the NBA pull it off.
Penguins in black vs Flyers in orange needs to happen once or twice a year, to name one
One of the biggest things that changed for me over the last decade is simply appreciating talents no matter what jersey it wears. Obviously I still have my preferred hierarchy of teams and enjoy watching their rivals lose accordingly but there's players I just really enjoy watching from every single team where I might have hated them based on something as silly as a logo in the past...
Thank you for the great content, Shannon!!! I always watch your reviews along with highlights from Lightning games!
Since subscribing to your channel, I've enjoyed your posts and previews and reviews! Also love the cats in the background!
yes Shannon thanks im happy for level headed some fans can be outright ridiculous also i think it's awesome sometimes fans take this sport to seriously thanks for showing me how to me pick out jerseys i have My Teams Ducks & Avs(Reebok, Adidas and CCM) in My Collection
Stars Winter Classic Jersey is already hard to find. On the topic of hard to find jerseys, always liked the Boston Pooh Bear Jersey.
Your 5th opinion on ugly jerseys that end up being sought after down the road is why I picked up a retail authentic 2013 Sabres 3rd jersey (the gold front/blue back one) for $60 last summer. Regardless on if it becomes popular years from now I love the odd/less loved jerseys for being a unique part of my collection.
Major props to #3 on the jersey list! I got a Canes jersey back in 2006 during the Stanley Cup season and put 37 on it with a custom name because that's my name/number. After the playoff run in 2019, I had the custom name taken off and put Svechnikov on it. The fonts aren't a perfect match, but I love wearing it and representing the Cup run and the current successes at the same time.
Thanks so much for your videos. I learn so much. I loved what u said about NHL players don't suck. I'm a die hard flyers fan so I get so tired of hearing that!
My 8 month old little girl loves your voice. Thanks for watching your language.
I remember one summer when I was a teenager and my family and I went to stay with my aunt in Reno Nevada for a few days. I wore my blank Anaheim Mighty Ducks jersey one day and a couple of young kids asked me if I was a hockey player. I hated having to tell them no, but it just funny and sweet what those kids thought of me in that jersey.
Shannon, you can't be all bad, I'm left-handed also. Meeting you in person is one of the items on my bucket list, hopefully we won't have to wear a mask.
My opinion on you and your channel hasn't changed. Your still the best when it comes to hockey and hockey information.
That's not age, that's success! You no longer feel the *need* to make sure every jersey is the best deal ever. You have so many that even a Reebok edge jersey isn't going to ever fall apart
Absolutely agree with number 5 on the jerseys, I really want the Stars to do a throwback to the Mooterus one day
That old ccm Canucks jersey of yours looks like my Wendel Clark jersey from his draft year 85 that my dad gave me. Favorite jersey I own
I too stuck with blanks until I caved on a Point jersey when they had a fire sale thinking the Lightning wouldn't re-sign him. I knew we would. BUT I think we can all agree that putting your own name on a jersey places you into one of Dante's circles of hell.
It's crazy how much you post! Keep up the great content.
I got yuh beat my friend . 😏
My first Jersey is 40+ yrs old .
Itsa CCM Nordiques home ( white in the good ole daze ) Jersey I got when I was 13/14 . Its definitely showing its yrs ... 😕
And I still wear it !
My "collection" is very meager compared to yours . 🙄
I only collect my 3 teams . Brandon Wheat Kings 4 - Quebec Nordiques 3 - Colorado Avalanche 2 . 😎😊
I'm a prairie boy who used to constantly get jabs for the Nords .
I was a WHA fan until they joined the NHL .
Also * was/am an Expos fan . Don't follow baseball anymore . 🇨🇦
P.S. it's so nice of your kitties to get the rest , that I assume you don't .
Have a great day Shannon . 👊
My First NHL Jersey that I currently have in my collection that wasn't collected in grade night will be 4 years old this christmas.
Edit: sorry about the dislike to your comment, I misclicked by 100% honest accident!
thanks for the content shannon, i'm gonna be honest i dont watch every video but when i do its always a good time, you profesionnalism and your dedication are remarquable my friend. Sorry for my bad english its not my first language. I love your jersey collection too i started my, i got a signed Denis Savard HOF2000 , subban and KK , obviously a big habs/quebec fan !!
"They're so ugly, I wish they would wear them again." Kings Burger King jersey.
I agree with your Overall point 1. I used to think that X or Y player sucked. But, any guy that played in the NHL is there for a reason. Sure, they weren't the best, but it's hard to make it there.
Cant claim I have followed Shannon from the start- but I am for sure one of the ‘oldtimers’- by chance looked him up as early as sometime in Preds deep 2017 run for the first time - no clue exactly when.
Subbed from that next season. I am not a jersey guy-but over the years Shannon has made me pick up on a lot of the subtleties regarding nhl hockey - those things never mentioned during a game for the most part.
So for me it has been a process of learning, not so much a change of opinions.
5 years ago i thought Olli Maatta would be what Brian Dumoulin has become with better offense.... my Maatta jersey now wastes away in my closet 😂
I came dangerously close to making that same mistake during his rookie year. I'm also worried I'll jinx an up-and-coming player if I buy his jersey
13:43 is there some sort of hidden meaning behind the Montreal jersey? Pardon my ignorance- I live 1500 miles away from Quebec, but my reaction the first time seeing it was basically exactly what Shannon said here.
One of these changed opinions better be that Malkin was the generational talent out of Russia over OVI. OVI. Like on his merry way to break the GOALS RECORD. You said ovi was merely a franchise player!
No I will never let this go
Cliff Ronning was one my fave Canucks-he played a lot bigger than he was!!!
Why do we watch?
You're knowledgeable. Shannon, on some subjects you put NHL Network and TSN to shame. You certainly do more research than they do.
You're personable. Likeable. Too bad you don't get free beer everywhere you go, because I'm betting tens of thousands of your viewers would eagerly buy you one without even much thought. That's an invitation in case you're ever in New York.
Your takes on various subjects are not just recycled sports network garbage and stock phrases regurgitated by talking heads, but a real fan's takes. It's genuine and well-thought out.
Stop wondering. We like you. A lot.
Best wishes and keep it going. I tune in every day.
P.S. the cats licking their privates is just a bonus.
Some good life lessons to listen to here
I recently bought a replica Vancouver Giants jersey. Very impressed by the quality. CCM was always great at jerseys.
Thanks for the videos Shannon.
jersey wise -> simpler the better overall -> never count any team out regardless of scores or standings
yes Shannon you are less cranky. I recently saw a reaction video to the Canucks Trading Jared McCann for Erik Gudbranson. Those were some peak levels of cranky
I’m 2 months late on the response, but here goes. I own a dry cleaners, as nd have worked on many hockey jerseys, my own included. For the warped front logos, I use a large steam utility press and the logos come out quite nicely. Find a reputable dry cleaners in your area and they can make it good again
I absolutely agree with the reasoning on buying blank jerseys instead of player name jerseys, but I also think that many jerseys look so much better with the names and numbers on them. Some of the less impressive Reverse Retros, for instance, look so much better in actual games with all the extra info on them. The Red Wings, Penguins, and Stars ones really stuck out to me, as I was unenthused at the reveal, but I think they look much much better when the teams wear them in games.
That being said, my James Neal and Olli Maatta Penguins jerseys did not age well.
They'll generate opinion and stimulate conversation when you wear them. And perfectly pinpoint a moment in history. Like a Naslund Penguin or Luongo Islanders for example.