Barrie 900 Report post Posted December 14, 2011 It's only Bleacher Report, but still a good list of The 50 Most Popular Teams in Sports. Wings are #9, and highest among NHL teams . Can't argue with that! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/979699-the-50-most-popular-teams-in-sports/page/43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted December 14, 2011 It's only Bleacher Report, but still a good list of The 50 Most Popular Teams in Sports. Wings are #9, and highest among NHL teams . Can't argue with that! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/979699-the-50-most-popular-teams-in-sports/page/43 And don't forget Michigan at #7, little brother! 1 Wings_Rule_1010 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 14, 2011 After going to that, I ended up on this: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/933328-the-worst-sucker-punches-in-sports/page/16 Of course, The Tuzz get's #1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocke 53 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) Are we really ahead of Toronto and Montreal ? Edited December 15, 2011 by Jocke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Are we really ahead of Toronto and Montreal ? Wings are the best draw on the road.... So yah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Not to sound like a homer, but I think the Wings are more popular than the Canadiens and Leafs. I would think the Wings are the most popular team in America, just look at how they draw on the road (as Konnan said), plus there's a lot of Wings fans in Southern Ontario (the most populated area of Canada by a wide margin). Seriously outside Canada, who's a Canadiens or Leafs fan? I think the Wings take it, and by a decent lead too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Our bandwagon outweighs Toronto and Montreal, particularly because those two haven't been as relevant for the past 10 years as we have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toefuzz 58 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Wow, I never got past the picture they have for Montreal (#15). 1 Jasper84 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 I have a big problem with this list The Blackhawks ahead of the Cubs? REALLY? Cubs don't even make it on this list, neither do the Edmonton Oilers (and that guy they had back in the 80's, ol' whats-his-name-zky?) but the Calgary Flames made it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,936 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 And don't forget Michigan at #7, little brother! Ya, there are a ton of Wal-Mart's in this nation, no wonder U of M is so popular. Wal-Mart Wolverines, gotta love em! When is the last time you beat State? Seems like Little Brother ain't so little anymore. Big Brother just sells more hats. Our bandwagon outweighs Toronto and Montreal, particularly because those two haven't been as relevant for the past 10 20 years as we have. Fixed... 1 stevieisthebest reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,936 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) at Le Canadien de Montreal! WTF does Snoop Dogg have to do with the USC Trojans? What did he carjack someone in the parking lot before he made his first record? He was a murderer you do know before he rapped about gin and juice. And no offense to our fans of Football (Not American Football) but this leads me to believe that this was a world wide poll? Because no way those two soccer teams make the top ten in a North American poll. So that actually gives the Wings the 7th spot and the Yankmes #1. Edited December 15, 2011 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Ya, there are a ton of Wal-Mart's in this nation, no wonder U of M is so popular. Wal-Mart Wolverines, gotta love em! When is the last time you beat State? Seems like Little Brother ain't so little anymore. Big Brother just sells more hats. Fixed... go green! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 And no offense to our fans of Football (Not American Football) but this leads me to believe that this was a world wide poll? Because no way those two soccer teams make the top ten in a North American poll. So that actually gives the Wings the 7th spot and the Yankmes #1. Well, it does say "in sports", not "in North American sports". Even despite that, I was still not expecting to see Man Utd or Real Madrid in there given the mentality of north American journalists, so props to the author for having the wherewithal to state the truth - Manchester United are the biggest, most popular sports team in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 at Le Candien de Montreal! WTF does Snoop Dogg have to do with the USC Trojans? What did he carjack someone in the parking lot before he made his first record? He was a murderer you do know before he rapped about gin and juice. And no offense to our fans of Football (Not American Football) but this leads me to believe that this was a world wide poll? Because no way those two soccer teams make the top ten in a North American poll. So that actually gives the Wings the 7th spot and the Yankmes #1. It's his fake alma matter. He's also been an honary coach for them a couple times at practice while practicing with the team quite often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 no way barcelona f.c. drops that low. soccer is the biggest sport in the world and they are the sports best team. that being said i love to see the wings getting cred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 WTF does Snoop Dogg have to do with the USC Trojans? He's got a pocket full of rubbers, and his homeboys do too. 2 Rick D and Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Packers at 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Wings are the best draw in the US. Wings also have the most fans in Sweden. Everyone loves Swedish women. therefore, Wings win. 1 HadThomasVokounOnFortSt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 In terms of drawing fans for road games, Detroit currently sits at #5 in the NHL, not #1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 no way barcelona f.c. drops that low. soccer is the biggest sport in the world and they are the sports best team. that being said i love to see the wings getting cred. It says most popular, not best. No way Barcelona are more popular worldwide than Man Utd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryceWings 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2011 Wings draw a crowd wherever they are. Must feel like crap for the other team when the wings score and they hear cheering lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
