Who To Root For?
New to the NHL? Not sure what team to root for? Let me see if I can help...
First off, where do you live? East coasters should probably stick to Eastern Conference teams, since finding Western Conference games on TV is nearly impossible. West coasters? Yeah, unless you want to try to find games earlier in the day, stick to the Western Conference. (Of course, you can always just root for the team closest to you, but where's the fun in that?)
Ok, let's break them down:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Want to follow the team that's dropped the farthest the fastest in the league, so you can say that you've been there since the "dark days"? Carolina Hurricanes.
A Canadian team? Want to ask, "Does anyone know if Monster is starting tonight"? That's the Toronto Maple Leafs
A team with a good, young D-man and the older star whose name sounds like one of the Three Musketeers (Vinny)? Tampa Bay Lightning.
How about a team whose "Savior" was just drafted last year and you'll see the same goalie for the next ten years? NY Islanders
A team whose best player may or may not be there next year, has a cool nickname but I have no idea what it has to do with the city? That'd be the Thrashers.
What about a team with a goalie who's named after a South Park character (TIMM-MAY!) and has a dancing bear? Boston Bruins.
Ok, and the most literal mascot name in the league? There's Montreal for you. (The Canadiens? Wow, there's a stretch...)
A warm weather team that's finally headed in the right direction? There's the Panthers.
If you love pests, and love to hate New Jersey? You're a Rangers fan...
Maybe fights and hearing about your star D-man's elbows sound good? Hey, there's Philly.
What does an old-school Roman have to do with a city in Canada? If you know, then you're a Senators fan.
Do you like your Captain to be one of the most hated players in the game? Do you enjoy hearing how much he whines and cries? Yep, then you're a Penguins fan...
Like your goalie to be your best player? Want to say, "Yeah! Welcome to Pominville"? Hello, Sabers.
A fan of that old cartoon Captain Caveman? Love it when your star D-man's +/- hinges on how much he scores ('cause it sure isn't how he plays defense)? Washington'll be your team.
Do you enjoy watching the best goalie of All-Time work? Do you like to hear how your team has "killed hockey" by playing some defense? Like watching one-goal games? Welcome to the Devils.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Ok, what about a Canadian team that can only go up from here? There's the Edmonton Oilers.
Are you closer to the East Coast than the West? You might want to consider the Blue Jackets...
How about a mascot that makes as much sense as the Utah Jazz? Yep, try the St Louis Blues.
Or a team in the frozen north of the US that has the only singular mascot name in the league? Minnesota's Wild are there...
Like a team that isn't afraid to make a trade? (Bouwmeester) Hi, Calgary Flames.
Have you been called a conspiracy theorist? Feel like the whole world is against you? The Red Wings are for you.
Another "closer to the East" choice, do you like to have your D-man as the All-Star? Nashville Predators....
How about one of those surprising teams that's supposed to be in a non-hockey friendly market? The LA Kings are here.
Like the underdogs? Are you ok with your team possibly moving any day? Say hi to the Pheonix Coyotes....
Have a fascination for twins? Like to hear your stars called the "Creepy Twins"? Become a Canuck-lehead.
And what about possibly the MOST surprising team so far this season? Colorado Avalanche...
Enjoy seeing new pics of your stars in the internet every other week? Do you know the "20 Cent" story? Yep, you're a Blackhawks fan...
Do you have plans for the spring? Won't be able to watch all of the playoffs, but enjoy watching your team trample people in the regular season? Oh, those San Jose Sharks...
SUMMARY
All in fun, folks. Honestly, I don't care who you root for (DEVILS), as long as you cheer on your team. And for crying out loud, you CAN NOT HAVE TWO *FAVORITE* TEAMS IN THE SAME CONFERENCE.
Have a good one, people!
When not changing/feeding their Twin boys or running The Typhoon all over the place or spending time with his loving Wife, Ozzy can be found on twitter or tumblr, spouting sarcasm as fast as he can. jeremyosborne@gmail.com
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