going_top_shelf 6 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 It seems like everyone who is not a Red Wings fan HATES the Wings. For instance, I was recently watching the Wings 08 cup DVD and it seemed like everyone except Doc Emrick had nothing good to say about the Wings. I've never heard anyone say something like "I HATE THE SHARKS!" So what's with the leaguewide Wings-hate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 its because we are winners and them....well....not so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) I really do not hate any team in the NHL. I do not like playing against some as they are good teams and have done damage to the Wings. Some cases I do know the Wings have been called the Yankee's of Hockey and a lot of teams dislike the Yank's. Go Figure. Edited December 27, 2008 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I'd say it's 75% jealousy, 20% sore loser, and 5% of us Wing fans being too uptight about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donaldjr2448 43 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I'd say it's 75% jealousy, 20% sore loser, and 5% of us Wing fans being too uptight about it. You make a great point there!! I love the fact that people hate us!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I really do not hate any team in the NHL. I do not like playing against some as they are good teams and have done damage to the Wings. Some cases I do know the Wings have been called the Yankee's of Hockey and a lot of teams dislike the Yank's. Go Figure. Montreal is the only team that comes close to being the Yankees of hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Montreal is the only team that comes close to being the Yankees of hockey. i think he meant that the Yanks tend to buy expensive free agents. Prior to the cap, this was a ding on the Wings and the cap was supposed to end Detroit's reign in the league. Unlike the Yanks, we develop our own talent a lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) Remember the Bulls? Remember all the fans they had? Remember all the haters they had? Success. How about the Patriots? Yankees? Cowboys? 49ers? There's a trend of fans to hate successful teams, especially if they see a sudden influx of fans of such teams in their local market -- and let's face it, the Wings have a lot of bandwagoners who weren't a Wings fan until they won their cups. Plus, there are teams that simply get tired of being beat down by the Wings. Like Blues fans. Their team has been the punching bag for this one for years. Reminds me of bitter Red Sox fans before the Sox had their comeback. Edited December 27, 2008 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I'd say it's 75% jealousy, 20% sore loser, and 5% of us Wing fans being too uptight about it. I'd say it's a lot more than 5%. Flyers fans care way less about the Wings than about the Rangers or Devils. For some reason Wings fans seem to see anti-Wings bias in every kind word spoken about another team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I'd say it's a lot more than 5%. Flyers fans care way less about the Wings than about the Rangers or Devils. For some reason Wings fans seem to see anti-Wings bias in every kind word spoken about another team. Yeah, I am tired of hearing how Crosby is the league's coverboy because the league hates Detroit and Dats and Z. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSupafly 50 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 When your team is on top for so long, it's natural to have everyone developing animosity towards your team. A lot is jealousy, but a lot is also the fact that when a team is on top, they're going to get a LOT of media coverage and attention. Other teams' fans get sick of hearing about Wings things and Wings that. No one is to blame, that's just the way things work. Other teams' fans are forced to hear and see lots of coverage on the Wings, and very little about their own team. That accounts for a lot of the bitterness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 When your team is on top for so long, it's natural to have everyone developing animosity towards your team. A lot is jealousy, but a lot is also the fact that when a team is on top, they're going to get a LOT of media coverage and attention. Other teams' fans get sick of hearing about Wings things and Wings that. No one is to blame, that's just the way things work. Other teams' fans are forced to hear and see lots of coverage on the Wings, and very little about their own team. That accounts for a lot of the bitterness. Maybe to an extent, but the media tends to dislike Detroit pretty strongly, as evidenced by last year's playoff coverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 from my personal experience all my buddies around here hate the Wings cause they play a European style game that is all about systems and discipline, and the team is made up of mostly Europeans. Whereas we grew up watching rugged, North American style hockey with lots of passion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackhawksFan 4 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 *shrug* What do you expect from us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DyingAlive 27 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 *shrug* What do you expect from us? Hugs and presents! No but seriously, I don't blame them. We have been good for a very very long time now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donfishmaster 62 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 It seems like everyone who is not a Red Wings fan HATES the Wings. For instance, I was recently watching the Wings 08 cup DVD and it seemed like everyone except Doc Emrick had nothing good to say about the Wings. I've never heard anyone say something like "I HATE THE SHARKS!" So what's with the leaguewide Wings-hate? Their genitals are small and ineffectual, they are dumber than ditch-carp, their sisters are syphillitic whores, their brothers give b.j.s for food stamps, their mothers are burka-clad terrorists, and they all need to DIE! That's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Consistent success and a fan base that acts spoiled, generally speaking, makes it an easy fan base to hate. EDIT: I know all Wings fans aren't like this, but the attitude certainly isn't new. Me personally, and this goes for any of my favorite teams, I don't really hate any other team in the NHL or NFL or colleges and such. I know that hating other teams and all that stuff can be fun and I don't mind good-natured ribbing as long as it is done in fun and not taken seriously, but I've seen so many instances where fans take this stuff so overboard that it makes them sound ridiculous, which is why I don't like to passionately hate another team and such. You like who you like and that doesn't make you any better or worse of a fan/person than me or anybody else. Edited December 28, 2008 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 Hatred towards anything in life is generally because it is very good or very evil. Which one the Wings are is a matter of perspective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 Because those teams draft players in the first round that don't amount to anything and the Red Wings draft players in the seventh round that become superstars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjhckygirl20 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 When your team is on top for so long, it's natural to have everyone developing animosity towards your team. A lot is jealousy, but a lot is also the fact that when a team is on top, they're going to get a LOT of media coverage and attention. Other teams' fans get sick of hearing about Wings things and Wings that. No one is to blame, that's just the way things work. Other teams' fans are forced to hear and see lots of coverage on the Wings, and very little about their own team. That accounts for a lot of the bitterness. Hey Supa, nice to see you. Representing the Sharks (and the Cookie Squad ) I aggree with your post. Everyone has been hearing about the Wings so much and for so long, they're getting sick of it. I, personally, as a Sharks fan, do not hate the Wings. I admire all they have done. But whenever we play them, I certainly am not a Wings fan. Never have been. No offense to any of you, it's just that the Wings aren't my team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 i think he meant that the Yanks tend to buy expensive free agents. Prior to the cap, this was a ding on the Wings and the cap was supposed to end Detroit's reign in the league. Unlike the Yanks, we develop our own talent a lot better. IIRC the Leafs and Rangers spent just as much as the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladypredsfan 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I don't think anyone here in Nashville actually "hates" the Wings - it's just fun to taunt the fans who come here to the games. There were a couple of girls here Friday night that were really obnoxious - even after the Wings lost to the lowly Preds. We (or some fans - not me) call Chelios a sissy and say the other players **** (if you have been here you know what I mean) but it is all in fun - I really respect the Wings and I love watching Chelios play. I was disappointed when he wasn't in the lineup Friday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
