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Polite on the streets (OK, screens), “jerks” in the stands—clearly Usher needs to do a fan version of “Yeah” at the Lenny. We may proudly rep “Bunch of Jerks,” but for a fan base known for getting a little rowdy, Caniacs are apparently minding their manners.
In fact, Canes fans are the “most polite” fandom in the NHL, according to a new Canada Sports Betting study analyzing more than 1.6 million comments across all 32 teams’ subreddits for tone and such party fouls as profanity from August 2025 through September 2026.
And apparently Caniacs kept it clean, with just 8.62% of comments containing swears—the lowest rate in the league, followed by Pittsburgh and Washington fans. And let’s be real: If there’s anywhere to be a monster, it’s from behind a screen. So that’s saying something.
“Caniacs are focused on supporting our team with enthusiasm,” Caniac Patty Williams commented to RM. “We may be loud, but we try to be polite!”
Turns out, we’re downright pleasant to boot: Carolina also ranked No. 5 for positivity, with San Jose taking No. 1. Meanwhile, Edmonton apparently forgot its manners entirely, taking the crown for both most foul-mouthed and most negative.
To be fair, the data doesn’t track behavior at the Lenny (we see you, “No means no, go Canes go” chant). Or perhaps RM reader Trevor Woodham said it best: “Because the ‘North Carolina kindness’ code hasn’t been cracked: Bless your poor, sweetheart.” But hey, we’ll take this crown and add it to our Stanley Cup bling. Bless our hearts, indeed.
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