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Picking an NHL team to root for

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parkskier
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Ok, so I'll admit it, I've only ever watched hockey a few times prior to this Olympic tournament.  But what a fan the tournament made me!  Hockey is sick!  I loved it!  Anyways I want to start watching the NHL but I'm kind of torn for who to root for.  I'm American, so I really like some of the US players, particularly Ryan Kesler (I go to Ohio State) and Ryan Miller (who could not like him?).  Anyways, like I said I go to OSU, so that leaves me with the lowly Blue Jackets.  I'm not from Columbus (grew up in Cincinnati) but they are the closest team.

So that leaves me with:

- Blue Jackets
- Canucks
- Sabres

Who do I root for?  My local team or a team where I already like some of the players?

And please don't turn this into a US vs. Canada hate thread, this is about the NHL.
Feb 28 2010 6:44PM
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parkskier
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Wow, thank you so much for the helpful post and really making me want to be a fan of the sport you cherish.  Sorry if the olympics and the US and Canadian teams did a good job of gaining viewership of your sport and sorry that I have an interesting in hockey now because of it.

You need to realize that the NHL will gain tons of fans (and thereby money) that will help support your team because of the success of the Olympic hockey tournament.

Thanks for the other responses that have been helpful and actually make me want to become a fan.
Feb 28 2010 8:13PM
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j.scott.
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pick one of the original six teams like Boston, NY, Toronto, Montreal, Detroit, or Chicago.
Feb 28 2010 8:17PM
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geteducated
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my team doesn't need anymore money.  we already have retards who pay to watch the worst team in the league and are owned by a union of teachers who only want profits and don't give a fuck about the game.

you want to support the game, play house league then volunteer to help out in the leagues below you.
Feb 28 2010 8:17PM
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Peter.
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tim connolly worked out with the same trainer i have
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i usually root for the sabres because i live in NY
Feb 28 2010 8:27PM
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FreeBallin
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Stanley cup and a gold medal....

Ovie's got..what...a division championship(ha)?

Individual awards arent shit cause guess what...hockeys a teams sport...and "eurotrash" cherry picking/flashy hockey isnt going to get you anywhere......its been proven over and over....some new hockey fans are a bit to jaded to realize it...and would rather see him hendrix his stick/jump off the glass instead of win championships


the great #8 will be a rental in a few years..bank on it...how long do you think the caps will sit on his high salary without winning a cup?
Feb 28 2010 8:54PM
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Buzzell
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go b's. and on a side note, crosby is such a little bitch.
Feb 28 2010 8:59PM
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.frenchy
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yo montreal canadiens bro!
Feb 28 2010 9:00PM
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Franny
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bruins
Feb 28 2010 9:04PM
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baethoven
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i wasn't saying that ovechkin is the best, but merely responding to what he said about Crosby being more humble. I just don't think that Crosby is the best in the league either. I'd say Malkin, Datsyuk, or Iginla are all better players than Crosby.

Im not a washington fan, but here we go. They'd be a power house in the east whether or not Ovie played for them. They have great players. the likes of Semin, Backstrom, and Green not to mention a good keeper, Jose Theodore. the chances of them making to the stanley cup this year are higher than any previous years with Ovechkin. Don't try to dispute this. They work solidly as a unit, all three of the players mentioned are in the top 30 point leaders in the NHL, and they're on an absolute tear.

Im assuming you're a pens fan, and i'll kindly let you know there will be no repeat for you this year.

Feb 28 2010 9:39PM
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BravoWhiskey5280
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Yea that would be so sick, do forget Anderson too though. IMO he's the reason were doing do good this season.
Feb 28 2010 9:44PM
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Delphi
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BRUINS! this tourney also rekindled the hockey flame for me. I used to be a hardcore B's fan when I was younger. Grew out of it though. Def watching tuesday's game now though.
Feb 28 2010 9:47PM
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PacificRimJob
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Personally, The Sharks are my favourite team, but I grew up a pens fan because Lemeiux was a BEAST during the years I started playing hockey.



But, if you're picking one of those 3? Eh... Dont go with the Blowjobs... You're never going to be happy.
Feb 28 2010 10:19PM
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oreopancake.
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I'm so happy Anderson came along, I felt like I've called Peter Budaj too many bad names haha.
Feb 28 2010 10:21PM
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PacificRimJob
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a ducks fan? wait... like Oregon?

Anaheim sucks hehe.
Feb 28 2010 10:22PM
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PacificRimJob
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Best top line in hockey... period. (all 3 are top 10 NHL points scorers... that's just ugly good...)
Feb 28 2010 10:24PM
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Willard
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I have always been a fan of Colorado
Feb 28 2010 10:25PM
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quiif
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CANUCKS CANUCKS CANUCKS ALL DAY LONG
Feb 28 2010 11:42PM
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