LFR15 - Round 1, Game 7 - The Fog - TB 2, TOR 1

LFR Following Game 7 of the Tampa Bay Lightning & Toronto Maple Leafs series | May 14, 2022
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[@cobras35]

"When did I get a Tampa jersey?!?" Killed me on that one. Blues fan here who pulls for the Leafs every round 1 just because I want to see Steve happy after a series ONCE. Hope it's next year. Thanks for your passion Steve.

[@Avaholic96]

#GoAvsGo

[@2024IstheYear]

Well said

[@alexanderhampton-davies875]

@@Meintsy y u hating on him

[@Meintsy]

@@alexanderhampton-davies875 sorry I agree with what he says just a bit salty from being a wild fan the blues are a good team and deserved to win that games hope to see Steve and me happy with our teams

[@georgewashington5013]

@@Meintsy Get past a first round...

[@rickygonzalez3152]

2013 - Bos-Stunned 2018 - Bos-Stunned Redux 2019 - This Team is Ruining My Life 2020 - Done 2021 - Words 2022 - The Fog

[@teapea8184]

2023 - The Darkness?

[@DominicGibbs]

@@teapea8184 that’s some depressing shit i don’t even know what the leafs do for that to be the title for next year 😂

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

2022 - The Vision Shattered

[@matthewcassar881]

2017 counts too. We didn’t expect them to win, but they still lost. 7 straight

[@tomtalley2192]

Imagine being a Leaf player? Well, I guess those huge checks help.

[@24n8]

"When did I get a Tampa jersey?" made me lol But seriously, I'm sorry Steve. You've single-handedly revived the reputation of Leafs' fans in my eyes and you actually had me rooting for y'all in this series. Someday your fortunes will change, and it will be so, so sweet. Hang in there man.

[@moridin475]

It took me 2 days to bring myself to be able to watch this LFR, to feel that I could handle it. I felt everything you said Steve … I FELT it. Thank you for doing what you do and doing it so well.

[@maydanlex]

I was going to leave the exact same comment...took me almost three days though. God I Love this team!

[@marklindauer5055]

Scott,,,i just finished my 50th season as a leafs fan and it was my last one. After the loss it dawned on me,,i was utterly indifferent about it,,that's when i realized, i was free,,i was no longer a fan, sadly, i never got to see and will never see them play a single game in the finals,, not 1 single game in 50 years..Don't be a utter MORON like me ,,,just walk away ,these overpaid millionaires don't deserve your pain, you think they give half a sht about you? The NHL is all about growing the game in the states , we up here are just those nuts they take for granted and believe we will never leave the sport in our rear views. Well beep beep , one just left the building for good. Turn out the lights when you leave Dangle.

[@maydanlex]

@@marklindauer5055 Tried doing what you’ve done… couldn’t make it work…

[@rg119344]

Love it!

[@jakubwidlarz]

I for one thought that I would avoid YT for the rest of my days just to keep out of Steve having a brain hemorrhage. But the truth is only one goal was the margin in the end. If Game 7 was played 10 times Leafs would've won 6, maybe 7. I guarantee you!

[@David99356]

Bruins fan here. No shame to lose in such a close series to the back to back Stanley Cup champions, but I know that it must still hurt. On another note, I think the reason you get huge amounts of fans from other fan bases is that real fans appreciate the passion you show for the game, even though it’s not for their team.

[@BHG771]

This Tampa team is much weaker than the past 2 years. No Gourde, Goodrow, Coleman and Johnson.

[@David99356]

@@BHG771 weaker, yes, but I don’t know about the “much”. They’re still the champs, and I would not bet on Florida against them. What I was really trying to say was that this is not like losing to Montreal (last year), who were the lowest seed, if I recall correctly.

[@daninoobgamingyt4037]

@@BHG771 they added perry hagel and paul. Colton also progressed well so they aren't weaker for me. But they won back to back cups so they may not have a lot of energy. And I say all that as a habs fan so don't think I'm a fan of tampa. It's just facts

[@BHG771]

@@David99356 A team without Gourde, Goodrow, Coleman and Johnson IS much weaker. The lack of 3rd line is gonna expose them next round. They're facing a Panthers team who won a series without tallying a PP goal

[@gavinlee1633]

@David Rosenbaum A mature and much appreciated post. Thank you.

[@themanformerlyknownascomme777]

Honestly, this loss was the Star Trek Picard quote: It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life. they played hard, but so did Tampa

[@rickytavilla4259]

From a neutral fan this wasn’t your fault you ran into a dynasty. They are a very good hockey team

[@Horfenico]

That's from TNG. Please don't attribute such a great quote to that abysmal show 🤣

[@themanformerlyknownascomme777]

@@Horfenico I meant that it was from the CHARACTER of Picard from Star Trek, not the show star trek picard

[@sillygoose635]

@@Horfenico they said Picard, not Enterprise.

[@johnmaxwell273]

I believe you’ve singlehandedly made a whole bunch of other team’s fans want the Leafs to win this series. Two great teams. Great games.

[@azerix123]

Right? I love to see the leafs crash and burn but by the end of this series I wanted to see them squeak it out.

[@zachlesk5685]

Leafs will never be able to get the job done

[@MrJameslupien]

I actually want them to lose more now because everyone of these videos every year are comedy gold. That sounds so screwed up.

[@JasonSmith-pe5py]

Agree as Colorado fan...but it's also funny when they dont.

[@pianotalent6437]

“ leafs win the Stanley Cup in four straight sweeps they’ll find a way to say something. Can’t live your life being afraid of what people are gonna say to you“ Can’t stress how much truth that is

[@Noledann]

"When did I get a Tampa Jersey.." Had me dying of laughter. As a diehard Isles Fan, I know your pain man. Growing up watch the Isles get eliminated from playoffs and in most cases just missing them completely. Leafs looked great, was cheering for them this series, hope they keep make it back next year.

[@kobyschechter8163]

Isles went 23 years between winning playoff series’. 1993-2016. We know painful endings as well as anybody.

[@jesusislord6545]

Repent to Jesus Christ “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭2:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@Kevinc2828]

yeah that was funny

[@quadrupleflatthumbstomegai1868]

Youre an isles fan and you think leafs looked great? The cherry picking and thoughtless turnovers and lolligagging around, Sunday skating? Lol.

[@KrolKaz]

Atleast your team actually reaches the playoffs.. Mariners, although a different sport entirely, haven't even BEEN to the playoffs since 2001. Just be great full that you have a team that does go.. And even if your teams NEVER won a game again, atleast you can sit back and look up into the rafters remembering championships won in the past, the Mariners have never won a world series. In fact, they've never even BEEN to a world series. So quite crying and enjoy what you have.

[@hockeylvr42]

As a blue jackets fan, I can’t help but feel we are directly responsible for this. Tampa has won 9 straight playoff series since getting swept in ‘19.

[@gregorydefrances5336]

You guys really pissed them off huh

[@hockeylvr42]

@@gregorydefrances5336 no, we embarrassed them. Bad. And it gave them the resolve they needed to win two cups in a row. Until Tampa loses a series, that sweep can’t be forgotten

[@TheNecroMusic]

@@hockeylvr42 lightning fan here, that Columbus sweep was the best thing to ever happen to them, you guys created a real frankenstein with them after that.

[@jeremynelson5311]

@@TheNecroMusic I always say the same thing. The Lightning needed that sweep to finally say "no more bullshit". ⚡⚡

[@hockeylvr42]

@@TheNecroMusic I’ve heard references to that sweep being the drive Tampa needed for three years now, so yeah. Absolutely. And as Steve said, ya gotta respect it. Back to back cups is one hell of a feat in itself, and y’all got a pretty good chance at winning another. Hate it as much as I do, it’s only cuz they’re so damn good.

[@km-nl6pu]

Its gonna be wild af not having to hear a sad LFR after the first round!

[@Tulun1]

how about during the second?

[@dylanthompson5022]

Aged like milk

[@sirus976]

unfortunate

[@justenlevasseur7811]

“The most heartbroken fans right now are the luckiest ones, because you’re actually doing it right.” Bolts fan here. That has to be one of my favorite quotes I have heard when talking about sports fandom. I remember the feeling I had from 2011 ECF game 7 against Boston, the feeling I had from 2014 round 1 against Montreal, the feeling from 2015 SCF against Chicago, the feeling from the stands in 2018 game 7 against Washington, and the feeling from 2019 getting swept in the first round against Columbus. It really hurts but it makes the eventual triumph that much better. As a Bolts fan, I see a lot of similarities between the 2014/2015 Bolts team and this Leafs team. I think they need a bit more leadership in the locker room. Some leadership with playoff experience. Someone outside of Muzzin with a Stanley Cup ring could be good. Maybe take a shot at getting a player like Ondrej Palat in the off-season, just as an example. This is definitely tough. I’m truly not sure what else could be done. The team looks great. I don’t think moving on from Keefe or Dubas is the answer imo though.

[@hyprhyp]

Luke Schenn

[@Blazio]

The difference is the eventual triumph just doesn't seem to ever come for the leafs

[@WilliamMc91]

Blue Jackets fan here, I wasn't expecting us to win the Series against the Bolts in 2019. Let alone Sweep them. But I was very happy nevertheless and I did feel bad for your fanbase at the time.

[@markperlsweig7807]

Yeah its all of us NHL fans. Caps fan remembering the mind numbing pain of 2017's game 7 loss to the Pens. Equally stunned after going down 3-2 in games against you guys in 2018. I had my laptop open and ready to buy a ticket to Game 1 against Vegas. My wife is telling me to buy a ticket but (as a Caps fan since day 1 in 1974) I refuse to buy a ticket until the last second ticks off the clock in game 7. Hope you enjoy your playoffs because I thought the Lightning were really the toughest team to play in this year's playoffs. As I write this, I am not surprised that you are up 2 games on the Panthers. It will be a three peat unless you get hit with a horrible string of injuries.

[@hart7668]

@@markperlsweig7807 They are now *three* games up and it's not looking good for the Panthers

[@Tav57]

As a 64 year-old Toronto fan, who was AT the last Stanley Cup game the Leafs won (I was 9), now living in Vancouver, I would like to THANK YOU, Steve, for your great LFR videos. You have become a dear friend I look forward to listening to after each game. You see, in Vancouver, hating/dissing/mocking the Leafs is not only a blood-sport, it is a credit course at UBC and in most high schools. The only fellow Leaf fans I can celebrate/commiserate with are fellow actors who, like me, came out west for TV and Film work. And we have to be furtive about it. So when I put on your LFR videos, it’s like having a great Leaf brother to chat with. So wonderful. Throughout this season, and last, I was recuperating from a below-the-knee amputation. Learning to walk again. And the Leafs got me through many a long night in hospital, as did your LFRs. And this season, though I was walking and functioning again, the Leafs gave me SO MUCH pleasure and so many good feelings. So much entertainment. As did you. As crushed as I am with this loss, I think our boys left it all on the ice, and they did themselves proud. Thanks to them and you for a great year. One last shout out- I literally lost my tea when you wore the referee jersey in your manic jersey collage and shouted “When did I get a Tampa jersey?” Absolutely SPOT ON, Steve. The best.

[@mightymacaque]

I wonder if one or all got a signed stick? Edit: sorry to hear about your amputation, sounds like you're doing better though. I should have said this first but i was to caught up in anger and confusion like an idiot. Hope you don't need to go to the hospital for anything other than routine checking ups instead of something as serious as that. Much love.

[@stevedonald9667]

Tavish! Sorry to hear about your leg. Look who else listens to Dangle, lol.

[@drewagoosa68]

people in BC have a hate for Anything Ontario. (it's their little brother complex)

[@jim7297]

As a 64 year old Hawk fan I am still pissed at Toronto for winning in 67!!!!!! We had the better team We lost to a bunch of old guys.

[@ice711real]

This comment deserves a pin

[@sulmansj3610]

This hurts more than last year, because this year it felt like they were truly in it until the end. This team’s always introducing new types of pain, lol

[@craigharrison5406]

Nah last year hurt more...way more. Blowing a 3-1 series lead to a barely .500 Montreal team...it doesn't get worse than that. At least we lost to a good team this year.

[@kevintaylor7047]

Last year was way worse, lol. The team stopped playing after going up 3-1.

[@chrisg1556]

The last 2 years all I felt was rage and a little apathy. This year its pure sadness.

[@rickygonzalez3152]

When losing by 1 goal, it hurts, let alone 2-1.

[@marinanguish9928]

I only believed briefly when they had the lead in game 6, despite my best efforts cause I knew deep down they would only disappoint me. Sure enough I was right.

[@matthewjames8052]

Being a Jets fan, I would ordinarily be thrilled with yet another Leafs loss....this one actually hurts though. It's such a torturous thing to watch a truly great team fail in the most inopportune time, especially after all the previous failures. It feels like watching the early 90's Buffalo Bills football team collapsing year after year in the Super Bowl....a great team that mentally doesn't believe they can actually win when it counts. I don't know where Toronto goes from here, but I truly feel for the fanbase and for the players who have missed out on everything they dreamed they could bring to a desperate city. Steve, you're a national treasure, so please keep bringing your passion for all of us to see. It's a rare trait in so many sport fans these days! I thank you for that.

[@clivefeldman742]

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into covering the leafs every year. I didn’t watch a single game this regular season. I watched the first 6 games this series. But this is the first LFR I’ve watched since last game 7. Hopefully next year things finally change.

[@noahfunk80]

As a non-Leafs hockey fan, I gotta say I can’t believe this wasn’t the year they moved on. Not a single player in the series for the Leafs had a bad series, not to mention the final games were so tight. I have watched many of the LFRs over the season just because I like your commentary, and man I wish I could see a series win video.

[@chrismyers3386]

Well there is always next season, says this Leafs fan, for the 54th season in a row.

[@blink5ever]

the refs cost the leafs game 6. they could've finished it off right there. smfh.

[@meagz1018]

@@blink5ever stop crying. Blame the refs all you want. Another round 1 exit lol

[@jesusislord6545]

Repent to Jesus Christ “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭2:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@domthebom9860]

@@jesusislord6545 shut up

[@FixableHippo552]

"When did I get a Tampa jersey??" That killed me haha 🤣

[@LeafsFanHereIfThatWasntObvious]

So true lol

[@Canada1994]

Best part of the video

[@dcameron902]

I came here on April 25th, 2023 after the leafs comeback from a 4 to 1 deficit to win 5 to 4 in overtime over Tampa Bay to take a 3 to 1 series lead. It's weird being a leafs fan, I come here to prepare myself for Tampa to win 3 games straight. But oh oh oh wouldn't it be sooo sweet to just win a series clinching game....sigh...please leafs please

[@spencerpasemko8376]

THEY DID IT. THEY FINALLY WON GO LEAFS GO

[@isaacportillo5909]

We want florida 😂

[@georgewilliams1225]

Not a Leafs fan but damn, over the last 3 years of watching this channel on the regular (not just the losses I promise) I'm really beginning to feel like one. A shame to end like this but still feeling hopeful. Will miss waking up and having breakfast with the newest LFR. Have a great summer Steve we love you.

[@eriklindquist2061]

Steve is such a good sport. Watching him react in live time to all this is a really great representation of what sports fandom should be. Regardless of whether or not his team is winning....I'll always be cheering for Steve.

[@davidmiranda2360]

Facts! I am not a leafs fan I am a Steve dangle fan 😭

[@colonelhentai5087]

@@davidmiranda2360 facts I cheer for the Kings but Steve has actually gotten me pretty hooked on following the Leafs

[@zacharymoore8613]

Agreed. Even though I’m not a Leafs fan I will always be cheering for Steve.

[@Ibetrolling1337]

Vassy is going to go down as one of the best goalies of all time hands down. He is 27 and is now enroute to probably a 3rd in a row

[@paulthompson8793]

Leafs showed he's not even that good...

[@nolanwooten8911]

@@paulthompson8793 no he is that good. He's just had an off year literally all year

[@esvignettes7592]

@@paulthompson8793 he went against one of the most dangerous offensive teams ever for a series and you say he’s not that good? You’re clearly huffing cans of cope.

[@mikeschlunt9885]

Vassy was a joke that series. Needed assistance from the refs. What a fucking joke. Can of cope? Someone didn’t watch the series.

[@KHayes666]

@@paulthompson8793 Did you watch Game 7? He was a brick wall

[@TheMan750]

For the third year in a two, I’m watching this channel after a Leafs playoff exit. Not only they do like watching the leafs lose, they like watching your channel after they lose. This respect to you Steve, and your channel, as a caps fan, I feel absolutely heartbroken for the Leafs fans, a tradition unlike any other.

[@MrJameslupien]

I don't know of a single person from any fan base who doesnt love steve and his videos.

[@dawnhaussler593]

I cried as I saw the Leafs waiting to go on the ice. This was going to be our year! Again it wasn't meant to be. I was happy with the effort this year for the most part. Mistakes are costly in the playoffs. Thanks for your commentary Steve! Looking forward to next season!!

[@AceMatthew25414]

Steve is still more upset about last years loss then he is about this one, honestly understandable.

[@habnormal7283]

Last year was just unbelievable. This year was understandable.

[@loganfriesinger5199]

Idk how you could be very upset. The leafs played their hearts out

[@habnormal7283]

@@loganfriesinger5199 it's called accumulation

[@danielgertler5976]

Leafs tried their hardest against a roughly even opponent and just came up short. This could have been a conference final match up. It’s far different than the Leafs lose a 3-1 series lead to the HABS and not even show up for game 6 or 7

[@SuperStrik9]

@@habnormal7283 I totally agree. 0/10 in elimination games. 6 consecutive first round exits. It's unacceptable.

[@sebastianholinaty6560]

Cheers to all the hockey fans of other teams here giving the leafs fans respect and condolences. This year wasn’t a disappointment or a choke just a close loss. Hockey’s a game of inches and bounces sometimes

[@Cope59]

It was a choke tho, leaf’s had the chance to end it in game 6. They failed to do so and then had a chance to elevate to the next level and get it done at home, but they fail again.

[@swingeasyguy]

@@Cope59 A choke is when a star player has a break away and totally misses the net; chokes are players absolutely missing open nets.

[@j2theosh6969]

@@swingeasyguy no the whole team choked. Choking isn’t that vague of a term dummy

[@lukatag7612]

@@j2theosh6969 The team didn't choke though.

[@cleementine]

....and bad officiating.

[@gulmanrahat6559]

CONGRATS STEVE LESSSS GOOOOOO

[@alexjewett5633]

Thanks for your comical passion. Never stop being a fan. Long stretches of losing is tough on fan bases especially when there’s so much hope. Your passion is very evident when I watch your videos.

[@Alinotnice]

Hey Steve, I basically got introduced to hockey because of your last year’s game 7 LFR. And for no apparent reason I just started gravitating towards the leafs. I just wanted to thank you for the great content and more importantly introducing hockey to so many people

[@frederikgauthier3594]

So much disappointment with this team. Just so you know what you’re getting yourself into

[@DrCrackTV]

why would you willingly choose to pull for the leafs when you couldve picked any other team 😭

[@Chosenlawman]

Love these kind of comments. Do you watch the hockey guy by chance?

[@bnakeski2685]

I was you about 8 years ago… get out while you can!!!! 💙🤍💙

[@austinkurmay8646]

Bruh where u from jsut pick your nearest team and restart it’s gonna be better than the leafs

[@alexhaughn1462]

Steve, your literally the greatest for what you do. As a Penguins fan, I truely hope you get to witness a Finals with you team soon

[@MrManfly]

Man that over the top nasty reaction at about the 1:00 mark was similar to the few I saw on YouToob when the Leafs lost out on the McDavid sweepstakes!!

[@pajamatime5750]

@Carlos B Goode Love how you’re here watching a leafs fan reaction…. Get a life

[@nelsoncraigjr]

The celebration that will occur when the Leafs make it past the first round...will be glorious. Might be a bigger celebration than if the Leafs with the Cup again

[@rowelljoseph]

we did it

[@FalconFlyer75]

it was, and then they blew round 2 and basically erased all of the energy

[@Shantiomari]

U wasn’t wrong 💀🤣

[@bullveigh2526]

Trying to ride the high after game 3 OT Reilley winner but KZbin recommending LFR14 & LFR15 Round1 game 7 is just saying “umm you cheer for the Leafs remember, only pain ahead”

[@pippwu]

Steve, first came to this channel to see a hilarious rant about the Zamboni driver. Over time I legitimately became a fan of you, your other podcasts. Then I developed a soft spot for the Leafs because of your honest, raw, and relatable fan takes. Thank you for being so open. You represent a lot of die hard fans across all sports and fandoms.

[@thekingcuber]

Wild fan here (so know a little about devastating playoff runs) genuinely feel bad for the leafs this time. In past years it was fun to laugh at the leafs choking but this year it looked like a great team losing one game to another great team. So much respect for the leafs and don't call this a choke at all, Tampa is just Tampa sometimes

[@pedrofarnsworth3192]

Habs fan here and I've done my fair share of laughing at the leafs choking in the playoffs too, but this time it actually hurt to see them lose like this. They didn't choke like in years past, they just came up short against Tampa and there's no shame in losing to the back to back cup champs.

[@wheels5296]

Nice to see a fellow Wild fan down in the comments, genuinely thought the leafs had it this year no idea what's next for either teams, next year is going to be interesting

[@delinquense]

I can assure you I had lots of fun watching them lose this year! Not quite as much as last year.. But still pretty satisfying.

[@davidanders1687]

Also Wild fan this year hurt too for us ._. But to be honest Tampa looked so bad kucherov played like shit in game 7 and without point ...

[@carlosmitchell6543]

It’s still funny as hell to watch cocky leaf fans who thought they had the entire cup in the bag after winning game one get exited in round one once again.. may next year they act a little more humble since they officially hold the longest winning drought in NHL playoffs history… also tell your fans to stop picking fights after losing at away games (Sunrise against panthers) they started like 5 fights one which they all lost too..😂

[@juvialockser9912]

WE DID IT STEVEEEE

[@HunterMagunter]

Rebuild incoming

[@kittttcattt]

The Leafs are amazing and I have had a blast watching with all of you and Steve, they fought hard and didn't give up, they played hard to the bitter end. It was the most painful loss I have felt yet but I still respect admire and love the Leafs. Steve, you are awesome, thank you. Leafs 2023 is your year, thank you, boys.

[@hsjensen2617]

The "When did I get a Tampa-shirt?", while wearing a ref shirt was superb! Keep your stick on the ice!

[@claylalbachan5360]

🤣🤣🤣🤣LOSERS

[@Mr.O-Town]

Excuses

[@hockeyandsoccer4ever]

@@claylalbachan5360 you literally live to talk shit on the internet to leaf fans and have the heart to call anyone a loser. We literally never think about any of you but all you think about is us.

[@hockeyandsoccer4ever]

@@Mr.O-Town tell me you didnt watch the series without telling me you didnt watch the series

[@Gh0stBustaz11]

@@hockeyandsoccer4ever blaming the officials is a bad look

[@ZachDunnTV]

Thank you Steve, for everything you do for this fanbase. Can't wait for next year!

[@trentwalker7951]

Thankyou for all the LFR's Steve, loved them all. I'm still numb after yesterday's loss and like you I don't know how, with little cap space that this team can get better. I hope management doesn't blow the team up and they get one more chance to do the thing we all want to see. Still looking forward to the SDP's , it's something to brighten the Dull Australian winter sports. Thanks again Steve I Love your work.

[@benc9710]

I'm an habs fan. I like watching your videos when the leafs get eliminated, not because I hate the Leafs, but because it's nice to see that you care about your team as much I care about mine. I feel for you. ✌️

[@sportsfan_913]

Leafs aren't my team but I always find myself rooting for them because of you, Steve. You have helped me thru a lot. One day we'll all get to watch you bask in glory. Have a wonderful summer with your family. 💙

[@allghilliedup21]

The montage of all the Leafs jerseys you own and wore was priceless. Especially your child size one…

[@AquaticBigfoot8]

And the lightning jersey

[@spearmintmedia]

I'm not even a leafs fan, but I love his content for clever edits just like that one

[@mightymacaque]

I wonder if he needed help putting it on and taking it off, i know i would.

[@motelbobby4104]

That's gotta be a new hat guy, child guy, stuck in a cursed jersey waiting for victory

[@allghilliedup21]

@@mightymacaque The sight was smth to behold...hahaha

[@TheZynMan]

Lightning fan re-watching this trying to forget what happened in the Cup Final. Thanks for the memories!

[@anthonylarsen6171]

Thanks for another amazing season of LFR, Steve. It’s been a joy to share this season with you and the rest of Leafs nation!

[@ashleyhertle491]

I feel for you. As a lifelong MN sports fan heartbreak is a constant. Watching you and your team, it really did feel different. In watching your previous seasons of LFR (as we discovered you this year and can make time to binge watch important things) I was really worried that the Leafs broke you beyond repair and you wouldn't be back, or at least not fully invested into the team. You may believe in the Leafs (thankfully my home team is in a different conference so I can back the leafs most of the time.) It was an honor to watch the games with you and experience the highs and lows of hockey. Thank you Steve.

[@jeanlafleur1286]

Sympathy for you Steve. I had to laugh at the "when did I get a Tampa jersey" comment. Habs fan here, I was breaking all the rules pulling for you guys. Thanks for all your LFR videos this year, win or lose I enjoy your commentary.

[@sweetswing1]

Same, we love ya Steve

[@kodalycat906]

Yes, Dangle is the best and this fellow Habs fan joins you in your generous hearted expression of respect, gratitude and sympathy.

[@pedrofarnsworth3192]

Same here, first time I actually wanted to see Toronto win in my entire life. The hockey gods really don't like them 😕

[@jaydawg6284]

First time if had respect for a Habs fan🤝

[@jeanlafleur1286]

@@jaydawg6284 Not all of us are jerks ✌

[@thestig1611]

All hockey fans should strive to be who you are as a fan. You care so much and you're not toxic to other fan bases. You're a good guy Steve.

[@jfayiii]

This guy is unhinged. I'm glad we don't have a fan like this.

[@KillyourTV1212]

As a Minnesota Wild fan, I understand your pain and I also had high hopes for Toronto this year. SO MUCH PAIN

[@sdude55]

Thanks for another great LFR season Steve. It’s not the way anyone wanted it to end, but we all appreciate the time you (and Drew!) sink into it. Hopefully next season will finally be a longer one!

[@coolbeeanz7322]

Wym everyone besides leaf fans wanted them to lose

[@idk2865]

@@coolbeeanz7322 that's not true but ok what ever makes your own narrative work

[@alecisshady]

@@coolbeeanz7322 I'm not a Leafs fan but I wanted them to win

[@jlaw888]

@@idk2865 there’s more trolls and clowns celebrating a leafs loss again

[@R3mnantPlus]

I'm a Kings fan just getting back into hockey (slightly because my cousin is a Ducks fan but hey), and he recommended I watched this channel since I'm on KZbin often. LFR15 was my first season watching Steve talk about the Leafs. It made me invested in a group of guys, a team I never knee had such a deep, storied, and tragic backstory of pain. And this year was another notch on the belt. This was an experience for someone who isn't as familiar with hockey, but it was entertaining and Steve made me hang on every laugh, every fit of anger and shock and despair. I'm amazed.

[@commissioner1969]

You willingly stepped into leafs nation not knowing about our past, and stuck around. I commend you.

[@worstusername]

Firstly - thank you for not giving up on us, giving on them after last year. This LFR demonstrates a level of maturity that everyone who comes here strictly for the schadenfreude is in absolute denial of any of us in Leafs Nation of being capable and it echos volumes of what many Leafs Fans are saying this year now that our season has ended. Go and look on Twitter, on Reddit on Facebook. We're all saying I'm not sorry, I'm not ashamed, I'm not afraid of what anyone else has to say about us. I LOVE this team. Leafs Nation has grown up so much in these last 12 months and this right here is a near perfect representation of how. #LeafsForever and ever. Amen.

[@ryanihnken6940]

I only come to this channel once a year, and it's to watch this video. This is the video I've been waiting to see. And did not disappoint! I'm looking forward to watching next years one again!

[@VictoriaEVAssociation]

Love and appreciate everything you do, Steve. I became a Leaf fan in Saskatchewan when I was six and my godfather, Bert Olmstead, played for the Leafs during the Dynasty that peaked in 67. Moved to Toronto in time for 40 years of losing while never giving up hope. I got to meet many of my childhood heroes waiting to take a piss in one of the troughs that used to be called washrooms in MLG. I bought a house from one of the Leaf wives. And near the end of my time in your city, Doug Gilmour's dog used to curl up on my couch while he was at practice. Now I'm on the West coast where wearing a Leaf cap is an invitation for abuse. Sportsnet can't pay you enough for what you give those of us who will never stop believing. Thank you for the bottom of my heart. We're all in a fog right now. But the next Dynasty is in place and next year will be ours.

[@kevinastrophel]

I have no regrets putting my whole heart into this group. It was a lot more fun. I still believe in this group.

[@danieljenkins1758]

As a UK fan, just wanted to say thanks for LFR this season! Always fun to wake up or come home from work to your analysis, always appreciated even on days like today. Here’s to the next one Dangle

[@kerriganvisual]

Steve, you make every game.. Yes all 82 more enjoyable to watch. Thanks for this season. No shame in believing ever.. Leafs fans are the definition of heart and soul.. No matter what record of first round exits we have in any sport we are all still here to cheer this team on... and yes it hurts! oh holy hell doesnt it hurt. But the biggest fan base in hockey will have its day. GLG!!

[@alecisshady]

Steve, im not a Leafs fan but I watched almost all of your videos this year and last year even if I usually did not watch the game itself (unless they played my team or the playoff games). I was genuinely hoping to see a Leafs series win last night, just to see you and the fans, who have gone through a lot, happy. You're the first person I thought of after the Leafs lost last night and i'm really sorry that the Leafs just couldn't do it again. I hope one day they'll win a series, maybe even win the cup, and after all these painful season enders if the Leafs do one or both, it's gonna feel amazing. Wish you all the best buddy, thank you for another great year of amazing, funny, passionate videos and I can't wait for another season of LFR's! :)

[@CeltonHenderson]

Lightning fan. This series was so close and could have gone either way. Feel for yah dude. Hopefully they keep the team intact, your time is coming.

[@CelicaCrazed]

Thanks for another entertaining and informative year, Steve. Your content is thoroughly enjoyed! Next year, our buds got it next year!

[@MrKounty01]

@stevedangle it has taken me until today to watch this after the game 7 loss. Your take on the loss and the sum of the regular season was on point. Thank you I look forward to following yourself and the SDPN team over the summer as the necessary adjustments are made to our favorite team.

[@commanderneyo]

Thanks for all the love Steve! It's gotten us through so much. Doesn't matter if you're a Leafs fan, Rangers fan, or anyone else, you are an amazing fan and are what the NHL hopes all their fans are. They will get over the hump. I hope they don't blow it up. It's all there, everything is there. They want it, and they will get it.

[@willygoat4113]

I used to love watching the leafs lose but this year I was rooting for them. It felt like the team was actually giving it them all and all of the big players were stepping up. They really could’ve had this one.

[@MindfulOpulence]

As a flyers fan, I genuinely thought this year was the year the leafs were gonna do it. It really did feel different this year. I think the team finally learned after the Montreal series

[@khrishowescave]

Caps fan here. I know exactly how you feel Steve, my dad especially. He is a fan of the capitals since they came into the league, and saw them get dominated in the 98 series against the Detroit, the many heartbreaks during the late 2000's through the 2010's until they finally won it in the 18 season, and is now in a sense reliving those days with the capitals not making it past the first round in the last couple years. Just hang in there buddy, if the capitals can do it so can the leafs

[@darrenclarke4852]

Steve you're totally missing the point on the interference call- it was a clear penalty that put Tavares in the meatiest of scoring positions. Those have to be called even in the playoffs. It wasn't interference 200 feet from the net- it lead directly to a prime scoring opportunity. So to your question, "Which is it?" It's let the small stuff go, call the impactful stuff. That was MASSIVELY impactful.

[@untexan]

Take it from a Lightning fan. You need to run it back. That team is really, really good. There was so much temptation to blow our team sky high after the 2019 debacle. They haven’t lost a playoff series since.

[@TheRiverweasel09]

I was rooting so hard for you guys last night. 13 year long Panthers fan who's gone through much of the same pain as your team, and it was such a rush after we beat the Caps Friday night. I desperately wanted the same thing for you guys, and as well for an absolute epic series between the two biggest offensive powerhouses in the Eastern Conference. Battle of Florida will be great, but man, that could have been magical. PLEASE don't break this group up. I know salary cap is going to force at least a couple guys out, but JFC, this core, both the first and second lines (when Nylander remembers to try) are lethal. I want to see you guys go a revenge tour of sheer rage next year. Beat the fuck out of everyone (except my Panthers, ofc), come out looking for blood, and run that train all the way into the playoffs. This team has it. Against several other opponents, the Leafs would have shredded them to pieces. Boston would have had no chance, Caps would have won no more than two games. Firing Dubas would be just stupid. He believed wholeheartedly in this core and he was proven right. They lost in seven (five of which were absolute dogfights) games to the 2 time, current SC champions. How the hell can you blow the team up after that? This wasn't choking against Montreal. This was fighting for their lives against the best team in the league, looking to threepeat. I've got nothing but respect for the team the Leafs put together, and I'll be rooting hard for you next year.

[@antoinedenis58]

Habs fan here. Loved watching Leafs games with you Steve. You’re passionate, and I shared your love for the Leafs, for two weeks. I sincerely wanted the Leafs to clear the Lightning out, but as you said, we’ve got to applaud this Tampa phenomenon. Especially, the magic tricks their GM pulls out to always stay right on the line of the cap max, and keep its best assets under his roof. It came so close. I believe 2022-23 is going to be THE year IF, only IF, they don’t give up yet on the amazing team Toronto as, already. Tampa was simply, slightly better.

[@GageRules2]

Steve, as a Pens fan, you’re the reason I pull for the Leafs. I watch every LFR, every podcast, everything you do at Sportsnet. I do so, because as a Cubs fan, I know the highs and lows (mostly lows) of watching a team fail year in and year out. The Cubs went 70 years without making the World Series, and 108 years without winning it all. But the moment they did, every bad luck moment that occurred years and decades before melted away. I keep glued to your channel, because I want to watch the feeling you will have be the same as I did watching my team wash 108 years away. It will happen. And the last 5 or 6 first round miseries will be forgotten. Keep the hope alive, Steve.

[@northernways443]

What, no love for the pirates?

[@jamesboley573]

Not a leaf’s fan, but I am a Steve fan. Love your integrity. Sorry about the loss.

[@rickytavilla4259]

Same here

[@ryandickey7319]

I have been watching for years and years now. I couldn't care less about the Maple Leafs. I'm a Blues fan. But a buddy of mine said 'hey, you gotta watch this LFR guy, he's great!' And I've been watching ever since. Every fan can see themselves in you, Steve, and anyone with heart is gonna love you. I don't watch because I give a darn about the Leafs one way or the other. I watch because you do so much good for people. You entertain people who are down, you make such great use of your access to a fan base by helping Easter Seals. You're just a good guy. I watch LFR because I root for Steve 'Dangle', and I look forward to one day there being a LFR about the time the Leafs win the Cup, because I want to see someone who deserves it, their LFR hero, feel how happy it makes him.

[@cleementine]

Well, Steve, as a Habs fan, I came across your Watch a Leafs Game with Steve Dangle last year, and was enchanted! You were extremely fair to my Habs, even through the misery of watching your Leafs lose to them, and I was so glad when Sportsnet kept you on so we could Watch a Habs Game with Steve Dangle until they coughed up the cup to Tampa Bay. What a run! I cheered for the Leafs this year right along with you, and through most of the games of this series, and once again you were so nice about giving Tampa Bay their due. You are absolutely right. Substandard officiating, not worthy of this league, cost the Leafs big this game. I can only think that the rot starts at the top. In any case, I hope Sportsnet snuggles you up to another Canadian team (like, what is Edmonton up to?) and that we keep getting to Watch a __________ Game with Steve Dangle until June. What say ye? Are ya in?! (Little Leo is adorable, btw)

[@sammybulin]

LMAO “when did I get a Tampa Jersey?” That killed me and I’m a BOLTZ fan!

[@nomercy43]

Everyone complaining about the refs seems awfully quiet about the softer than baby shit call on Palat with the ‘hook’ on Marner. Apparently you can stick check in todays nhl. But please go on about biased reffing lol

[@jamied4486]

@@nomercy43 thats go to for leafs fans, nevermind 4 people making over 35 million dollars blame the refs

[@jakeclarkin9790]

From a bruins fan, last night was tough for both of us, I was rooting for you guys and I feel so much sympathy because I was in a room full of habs fans and was rooting for the leafs because I wanted to see you happy so badly. Hopefully we get that next year. Head up Steve

[@jesusislord6545]

Repent to Jesus Christ “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭2:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@yoyolol22]

Habs are and always will be clear of both of you fraudulent teams

[@jakeclarkin9790]

@@jesusislord6545 I’m Jewish

[@licmysak7842]

@@yoyolol22 W

[@nintendoconvert4045]

I’m not a Leafs fan but I was pulling for you guys. The talent is there, the fan base is there, and it’s good for the NHL when the Leafs are competitive. It’s been way too long, and I hope they win a Stanley Cup this generation with Matthews leading the way.

[@agent45625]

Looks like the hockey gods had given Steve the golden opportunity to make a “Watch the Alberta Derby With Steve Dangle” series, now that we got Oilers and Flames. BTW, the Penguins took a page out of the Leafs’ book and blew a 3-1 lead too. Yikes.

[@gocanuckurself1]

WHEN DID I GET A TAMPA JERSEY?!?! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 That was brilliant, Steve!!!!!

[@RobertAndruszko]

It made me laugh for sure.

[@alexbruckner8245]

Its facts tho

[@mosinc7388]

I know, I can't believe they missed that interference call on Paul when he crushed Campbell.

[@Canada1994]

Best part of the video

[@cygnnus23]

Hang in there Steve! I was rooting for the Leafs just so you wouldn’t have to make this video! Hockey is so random, and so cruel. I can’t say I know your pain of not getting out of the first round, but as Capitals fan, I can 100% say I know the pain of watching a supremely talented team not be able to get over a hump. Until, of course, that magical 2018 run. And that’s what makes those runs so sweet. You just have no idea how the puck will bounce and sometimes, you can have everything lined up your way and have things fail to go your way. Hockey is cruel that way. But keep up the faith. They’ll break through someday and you’ll know that joy. Love LFR! Keep on with it, and are you in?

[@TooRough17]

that's for all the video's ya post man its great going on the ride with ya GO LEAFS GO!!!!!!

[@goalieg3391]

Steve, you are a dedicated guy to hockey and the Leafs. This is gutting and tbh watching the whole video, I hope all is well this offseason.

[@SerasXHarkonnen]

I'm a Habs fan but my heart goes out to you guys, I know I found it fun last year that we beat you but I was so sure you'd get through this year with such a stand out team and I know the fanbase needed it too, I'm sorry it didn't work out.

[@svenkaahedgerg3425]

Thank you. It means a lot to me.

[@AceMatthew25414]

As a fellow Habs fan, I echo this comment.

[@jfgascon9741]

So do I. Nothing funny anymore. The Leafs need to provide genuine joy to their fanbase for at least a full generation now.

[@SerasXHarkonnen]

@@jfgascon9741 I agree, I do like the rivalry and giving the Leafs some stick but I think they need some real playoff success, it just feels mean to keep chirping them now. I also think they have some real quality players that, despite being Leafs, really do deserve some success.

[@awesomematthews1238]

"When did I get a Tampa Jersey?" Best line of the year.

[@Troy2Slick]

@Redacted Yet I bet each and every one of them makes more money in 3 days than you will your entire existence. Talk about worthless? Look in the mirror, you'll see the epitome of that. Keyboard warrior.

[@syrianknight84]

@Redacted , they wanna sit there and pretend that the refs didn’t give them plenty of BS calls and got the nerve complain about a pick play? This isn’t effing basketball 🏀 you fools! If you guys invented the game then at the very least you should know the rules.

[@jamesfranchuk4396]

Oil fan here. Not a leaf’s hater. I feel so awful for Leafs fans. Losing always sucks. But man you guys played well. In all honesty THIS team was good enough to win it all THIS year. Don’t blow this team up. This team did nothing to embarrass you as fans. My boys aren’t good enough to win this year but yours was. Nothing to be ashamed of guys.

[@francinesittler1285]

thanks. and mcdavid deserves the mvp coming from a leaf fan. he's just that crazy good.

[@ZoltanvamosOfficial]

Watching these game 7 LFRs... man... it makes me realize just how much this team means to me. I was a long time TML Fan and still am, (I also love the Canadiens btw) I loved Bernier, loved Reimer, loved Jake Gardener, James van Reimsdyk, and now... I love Murray, Matthews, Tavares, Marner, Nylander... this team causes us pain but... we love them. This is a team we want to see succeed. Love ya Steve, thank you for all these LFR episodes, they tell me I'm not so insane for loving this team because we are faithful and want to see them win. Let's hope and pray that this is the year.

[@ufa_wired1039]

I’m so proud of how they played this season through and through. They showed they are here to play and they have their confidence. Win or lose.. the leafs are my team. Here’s to next season. Go leafs go

[@shannoncampbell1535]

I'm with you

[@beckstar78]

yep no regrets! so sad for the team though :(

[@jaymielee1110]

Proud of a losing team. Sad that as a fanbase were okay with losing because they tried. And all the excuses. Mitch said hes tired of losing well so is Buffalo and yet they continue to lose. So i guess nothing changes the fans will be back in October and expecting no better

[@rickytavilla4259]

They are a very good team you guys got screwed by Playing a dynasty in first round

[@LeoMajor1]

boooooooooo hisss shut up. this franchise is a joke

[@CRlMZlN]

You're the only reason I had a team to root for this postseason. My condolences, Dangle. -A Red Wings fan

[@dphillipsdrums]

Thank you for continuing to do what you do. I personally think living the life of a Leafs fan would be harder without you.

[@scottkirkness8002]

Its April 30th 2023... only today was I ready for this lol

[@alex__2265]

I don't think it was Keefe's fault but I'd seriously look into Barry Trotz. Washington was in an identical spot when they hired him. Offensive juggernaut, star players everywhere but they couldn't win in the playoffs. Trotz got guys who ppl thought couldn't/wouldn't buy-in to buy-in & won them a cup.

[@jkeygamervlogs-gaminghocke8661]

Coach doesn’t make signings if that’s what you mean by “got guys”

[@Merc306.]

@@jkeygamervlogs-gaminghocke8661 youre right, but they do have some sort of say, a guy like trotz definitely would.

[@lelio422]

We had a guy like that. We payed him 50M to coach. He was ultimately portrayed as a bully, but constantly and correctly identified this core's ultimate weaknesses. Babs realized this team was immature and too "modern" to fully embrace the right way to play to win tight games. A few yrs later and a few additions were still at square one in critical games. It sucks being a leaf fan

[@FollowingChrist44]

@@lelio422 Agreed.

[@Tttb95]

@@lelio422 babcock was terrible. What are you smoking? Sure he was right about some stuff but the guy separated matthews and marner for years. It’s embarrassing watching leafs fans defend babcock

[@KevinSpence]

This is a man in mourning. Thanks for the passion you bring to the sport

[@JustinMullally]

It’s not schadenfreude that brings other fan bases by the way, speaking as a Lightning fan. For me, you are a true hockey fan and we have no one like you in Tampa that covers and reacts to games. I’ve had to work during these games and sharing the experience with you is akin to watching with a buddy. When I’m home, I watch games with a Redwings fan often. It doesn’t matter which team you root for, it’s nice to recap a game with a fan of the sport.

[@jaloggins1980]

I'm going to echo what a couple of people said. I'm not a Leafs fan, but I am a Steve Dangle fan and I know more about a team I usually don't watch because of all the LFR videos I watch of yours (including ones where you win). Thank you for providing content for Leafs Fans and Hockey Fans to all enjoy. And I hope to see LFR's next year.

[@mathwiz3145]

The Leafs played hard. The lighting felt the bumps. The lighting got the win, but, the lighting payed hard for it through 7 games. This is the ONE TIME the leafs fought hard and fell on the wrong end of a close series. Not sure there are many corrections the Leafs could have made against the Lighting when viewing the series as a whole. I'm sorry Steve.

[@codyschale263]

Lightning*

[@guyalepage8867]

The more I think about it, the more I can’t say another reason the defense. Campbell play out of his mind and the like of Matthews and marner can match kucherov and stamkos. But Hedman? Sergachev on the 2nd or 3 pair? I think they miss a A+ defensemen like hedman but they only got an A or A- D in Reilly.

[@omaha-mtl]

The lightning *dove hard for it. Lost a lot of respect for Cooper and the group of diving bums he's assembled. Montreal was better than Tampa when we payed them at least Montreal played hockey.

[@UndraftedAgain]

Steve, we love you. You are entertaining regardless of what team we cheer for. We are not all here to see them lose. I watch when they win to see what you're gonna say. I watch when they lose to commiserate.

[@TheChronicFiend]

I am

[@lrimmf]

@@TheChronicFiend Me too.

[@datriaxsondor590]

"We are not all here to see them lose." You have no idea the ratio. 😂

[@davidharripersad2317]

What a season. This playoff series has left me upset, but I don't feel the same way that the last few playoffs made me feel. I have hope for this team's future.

[@5fingershufflegaming]

i normally watch your lfr's right after the game, but this one i had to wait.... hurt too much to have to live through it again so soon

[@tylergimpel]

These videos are so important for me. They offer so much closure. Hard season. Hard fought playoffs. Can't wait to see you back next year.

[@misslolohannah]

Steve, thank you for end of season LFRs always being so cathartic. Really helps.

[@masturbates]

Coming this close really hurts, but not as much as I expected when I saw the writing on the wall when we lost game 6. I'm scared we lose the best management we've seen in ages. I'm scared we lose players who have been integral to our records breaking season. I hope the internal reaction to the loss is not one of combustion. I love my Leafs, I will stick with them through these losses and will keep my head up until September finally rolls around. Here's to another season of highs and lows, my Leafs brothers and sisters. Love you all!

[@jakesaunders8809]

Thanks for everything Steve. I needed this video.