Just ugliness. I really hope that doesn’t negatively impact them. They seem like good folks
iamelloyello
Oof.
Look, I shit on the team but that’s all in good fun in wanting my team to win. It’s a fucking sport. Leave families, kids, personal life, etc. out of it. Death threats in any capacity are wholly unacceptable. It’s a *sport*.
That’s disgusting.
jayssss
Agreed. Came here to see if this was posted yet.
Look, the millions and the adoration for sports stars are not unconditional.
If EM gives up 3+ goals a game and is under .900 every year, he’s not going to be loved. He’s not entitled to that.
At the same time, no one should jump in his or his wife’s DMs and say toxic stuff. That’s inexcusable no matter how well or how Meh he’s played. Knock it off if that’s you!
thanks4yourhelpyall
Smh! That’s terrible and whoever these people are should be ashamed! Probably some dumb 12 year old with a burner account DMing them. This fan base is better than that. “Booing” is one thing but threats and making people feel scared/uncomfortable isn’t right.
Edit: spelling
CBJLACFan
Booing the team, or hell, even Elvis himself, is fair game. We are fans. It’s part of the game. I’m sure he and his family understand this even if they hate it.
However this shit is completely out of bounds. Leave the families out of it. Certainly don’t bother them online (they have literally 0 barring on Elvis making a save or not), and 100% certainly don’t harass her/the baby in public. What is wrong with people?
Wishing death on anyone is deplorable.
It’s been a rough start of the season for the players on the ice and the fans off the ice. This shit makes it no fun to be apart of this community.
ForTheBrownsOnly
Fuck anyone who does anything like that. Pieces of shit
knukklez
Holy shit, if this is for real it’s completely unacceptable. Death threats!? Smh
ddottay
If you see anyone do this at a game, tell them to shut the fuck up.
What a bunch of losers, doing this to someone’s family
doppleganger2621
The shitty part is it just takes one or two douchebags to do this to make the entire fanbase look like shit.
moon_madness
Disgusting, the people who do this kind of shit aren’t CBJ fans or at least shouldn’t be considered as such
cu_sith
That’s utterly fucking unacceptable behavior and I hate that Elvis and Aleksandra have been made to feel unsafe in what should be their own community just because this fucking sports team is playing badly. I hope they’re holding up okay.
Elexeh
Maybe it’s good that people in our sub air out their whiny grievances during our GDTs so that doesn’t manifest into some crazy shit like what Elvis’ wife is mentioning here.
Be as upset as you want that your favorite sports team isn’t performing to your expectations, but remember regardless what investment you have whether that be time or money: these are also human beings.
They’re not circus animals for your entertainment who you can threaten and abuse because they’re not getting you your return on investment.
If any sporting event EVER makes you so upset that you do some of the shit Mrs. Merzlikins addresses here, then you need to take some serious time off from sports and re-evaluate your priorities in life.
theworstghost
People need to realize the absolute toxicity running through this fan base affects the players and the way they play. Not to mention the fact that bullshit like this happens. It’s a game. On top of that this is the team you *support*. If you can’t actually support them when they’re struggling then go the fuck somewhere else.
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Just ugliness. I really hope that doesn’t negatively impact them. They seem like good folks
Oof.
Look, I shit on the team but that’s all in good fun in wanting my team to win. It’s a fucking sport. Leave families, kids, personal life, etc. out of it. Death threats in any capacity are wholly unacceptable. It’s a *sport*.
That’s disgusting.
Agreed. Came here to see if this was posted yet.
Look, the millions and the adoration for sports stars are not unconditional.
If EM gives up 3+ goals a game and is under .900 every year, he’s not going to be loved. He’s not entitled to that.
At the same time, no one should jump in his or his wife’s DMs and say toxic stuff. That’s inexcusable no matter how well or how Meh he’s played. Knock it off if that’s you!
Smh! That’s terrible and whoever these people are should be ashamed! Probably some dumb 12 year old with a burner account DMing them. This fan base is better than that. “Booing” is one thing but threats and making people feel scared/uncomfortable isn’t right.
Edit: spelling
Booing the team, or hell, even Elvis himself, is fair game. We are fans. It’s part of the game. I’m sure he and his family understand this even if they hate it.
However this shit is completely out of bounds. Leave the families out of it. Certainly don’t bother them online (they have literally 0 barring on Elvis making a save or not), and 100% certainly don’t harass her/the baby in public. What is wrong with people?
Wishing death on anyone is deplorable.
It’s been a rough start of the season for the players on the ice and the fans off the ice. This shit makes it no fun to be apart of this community.
Fuck anyone who does anything like that. Pieces of shit
Holy shit, if this is for real it’s completely unacceptable. Death threats!? Smh
If you see anyone do this at a game, tell them to shut the fuck up.
What a bunch of losers, doing this to someone’s family
The shitty part is it just takes one or two douchebags to do this to make the entire fanbase look like shit.
Disgusting, the people who do this kind of shit aren’t CBJ fans or at least shouldn’t be considered as such
That’s utterly fucking unacceptable behavior and I hate that Elvis and Aleksandra have been made to feel unsafe in what should be their own community just because this fucking sports team is playing badly. I hope they’re holding up okay.
Maybe it’s good that people in our sub air out their whiny grievances during our GDTs so that doesn’t manifest into some crazy shit like what Elvis’ wife is mentioning here.
Be as upset as you want that your favorite sports team isn’t performing to your expectations, but remember regardless what investment you have whether that be time or money: these are also human beings.
They’re not circus animals for your entertainment who you can threaten and abuse because they’re not getting you your return on investment.
If any sporting event EVER makes you so upset that you do some of the shit Mrs. Merzlikins addresses here, then you need to take some serious time off from sports and re-evaluate your priorities in life.
People need to realize the absolute toxicity running through this fan base affects the players and the way they play. Not to mention the fact that bullshit like this happens. It’s a game. On top of that this is the team you *support*. If you can’t actually support them when they’re struggling then go the fuck somewhere else.