My feelings to date on other teams in the league (In order from most loved, to most despised)
Teams i have good feeling towards...
Boston Bruins - had to pick an American original six team as my second favorite, great hockey tradition in Boston and always a great team to watch play.
Montreal Canadiens - original six, and the most dominate team in NHL history. I love the tradition in Montreal and love watching players like Cammalleri and especially Subban play.
Washington Capitals - perhaps the most entertaining team to watch besides the wings. Plus they hate Crosby as much as we do.
Tampa Bay Lightning - gotta give it up for Stevie Y and his new team. Love how well their doing this year, especially Stamkos. He's clearly the closest thing to a next Great One, sorry Cindy.
Vancouver Canucks - love their Swedish born stars, and I miss Samuelsson.
New Jersey Devils - though I remember clashing with the Devils quite a bit in the 90's, I do have a lot of respect for their franchise. Their unique style of play, history, and solid fan base make them an old but respected rival.
New York Islanders - though their clearly not as good as they once were, I for some reason love the Islanders. I still remember their dynasty, and I recall Yzerman picking 19 because of an NYI player. I love the F*** U style of play of the Wiz (a Michigan native) and I can't wait to see their young team come into their own.
Toronto Maple Leafs - original six and great hockey tradition.
New York Rangers - original six and generally respected team.
Edmonton Oilers - great hockey tradition and dynamic young players. I also hear their party animals off the ice. Only downside is I think they may or may not have the worst colors/jerseys.
Dallas Stars - probably the most successful southern franchise. Just can't believe they got rid of franchise players like Modano and Turco. Though I'm glad to have Mo at home in Detroit.
Los Angeles Kings - love how their playing this year. Whats not to love about Hollywood?
Calgary Flames - always a decent team and maybe a bit of a wild card this season?
Carolina Hurricanes - mostly just miss Hartford, though I loved their win in 05-06. Plus Skinner is a beast.
Atlanta Thrashers - mostly just want to see all the ex-hawks make Chicago regret the poor management that landed them in Atlanta.
Ottawa Senators - a lot of talent on that team, just not sure if they'll ever do anything with it.
Minnesota Wild - a lot of good hockey players come out of Minnesota and hopefully their franchise can capitalize on that in the coming years.
St. Louis Blues - only division rival I can say I have respect for. Love that they grabbed Halak.
Teams that suck...(from least sucky to most sucky)
Nashville Predators - good team, just can't say I care at all
San Jose Sharks - great team with a lot of talent, but I'm getting sick of playing them in the play-offs. I look forward to them choking again.
Buffalo Sabres - like Miller, but that's about it. I don't understand why Buffalo has any sports teams.
Florida Panthers - I almost forgot the great state of Florida had another franchise.
Phoenix Coyotes - though I think Shane Doan is one of the most underrated players in the NHL, I'm getting sick of waiting for their franchise to fold.
Anaheim Ducks - used to love the Mighty Ducks as a kid, but the regular Ducks suck. Bobby Ryan has a lisp and their top defensemen is 18. Still have bad feeling about losing to them in 03 and 07.
Columbus Blue Jackets - apparently they think there is a big rivalry between us and them? the truth is they should be playing CHL teams, we have real rivals to worry about.
Philadelphia Flyers - though I'm just starting to like the flyers a little, I'll never forget Lindros and the old rivalry of the 90's. Plus I hate Chrissy Pronger and the mega ****** he is.
Chicago Blackhawks - though I generally like their team and their young core, I hate Chicago fans. Hawks fans are probably the most ignorant people I've ever heard talk about hockey. It's sad they've ruined their original six name.
Colorado Avalanche - like the hawks I love their young core and can't wait to see how they progress into the future, but frankly I will never forget 96, 97, and 98.
Pittsburgh Penguins - used to love Lemieux, too bad big baby Crosby ruined their franchise.
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