Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 If the Wings aren't playing, my second and third favorite teams are automatically whoever is playing a great game at that moment. As for the bigger picture, I suppose I tend to root for O6 teams not from Toronto or Chicago. I've got a real soft spot for the Habs. Outside of that, I'll tend to root for the Isles, Sabres or Tampa, although Tampa is only because of the Detroit connections -- not because I actually like the team. You know what? I just like watching good hockey, no matter the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 Whichever team is playing Pittsburgh. 1 BuckeyeWingsfan80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 Capitals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted April 5, 2014 Worst post of all time. If you are a true Red Wings fan there is no second favorite. As soon as the season is over you stop caring. No matter how much you like hockey. This sounds like a 12 year old girl saying you can't like anyone else if I'm your BFF. 3 55fan, PredsFanTheBayouState and STATiK reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loutswings 47 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 I cheer for other teams when Detroit is out of it. But I still find it very hard to cheer for another team. I live in Columbus and I want to see this city get a good team on the ice but I still have a hell of a time cheering for them ever. 1 BuckeyeWingsfan80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PredsFanTheBayouState 263 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 Detroit is my second favorite team now that y'all aren't in the same division anymore After leaving Michigan I lived most of my life near Tampa and they were always my 2nd fav team. Me and my mom really like St Louis, Marty not the Blues,ewww;-) Then me and my wife moved to Nashville in '11 and I, of course, hated Preds. But now that we are in east I'm slowly becoming what I once thought was impossible, a pRed Wing fan :-\ gonna be fun watching Jones and Jarnkrok mature as players here in Smashville for years to come.. welcome to the preds wing club 1 MaynardJmzKeenan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaynardJmzKeenan 18 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) welcome to the preds wing clubThank you kind sir ;-) They been talking about firing Barry no neck Trotz hear on local radio, i really hope they keep him. He's doing best he can with what he's working with. Guarantee they'll be back in contention within a year or two. Weber and Jones are going to be best 1-2 D-men in the NHL ;-) Edited April 8, 2014 by MaynardJmzKeenan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STATiK 5 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 When I was younger in the 90's, I always thought the Lightning was such a cool name, so I've followed them pretty much since they've been a team...and when NHL 96 came out for the Sega, I loved the music they'd play when you were the Kings, so those are my two others. Great story, I know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PredsFanTheBayouState 263 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 Since the Dallas Stars just ended the Nashville Predators Season in a Stupid Shootout,i 'm officially jumping on the Detroit Red Wings Playoff Train 3 rick zombo, jimmyemeryhunter and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Hurricanes. Also like the Kings, and.. *shudder* the Ducks. I have the most respect of any team for the Bruins. Edited April 9, 2014 by themcityblues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 Since the Dallas Stars just ended the Nashville Predators Season in a Stupid Shootout,i 'm officially jumping on the Detroit Red Wings Playoff Train Welcome aboard the bandwagon hopefully you enjoy your stay. Sad to hear that but not surprisingly the Preds needed scoring help since almost forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYC Wings Fanatic 23 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) I've always had the Stars as my second favorite team. Being an old timer, I remember the days of Bobby Smith, Bill Goldsworthy, Dino Ciccarelli, Cesare Maniago, Danny Grant, Derian Hatcher, etc., and rolled over my fandom (distinctly second to the Wings) when they moved to Dallas. Having Jim Nill over there hasn't hurt the connection, either. Edited April 9, 2014 by NYC Wings Fanatic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 Since the Dallas Stars just ended the Nashville Predators Season in a Stupid Shootout,i 'm officially jumping on the Detroit Red Wings Playoff Train I was pulling for the preds to pull it off, but you guys will do better next season... A handful of damn good young talent with some experience under its belt, and (hopefully) a healthy pekka rinne.... You'll be tough for sure. But until then, its good to have you on board. 2 55fan and PredsFanTheBayouState reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 Boston here. 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 Red Wings first and always. However, being that I grew up in Pennsylvania and detest anything and everything s***zburgh, I always have liked the Flyers. Now that I live in Columbus, I really would like the CBJ to have some success so the franchise can grow here and the hockey environment stablizes so the kids can play the great game. Obviously if either is playing the Wings I cheer for the Wings, but those 2 I don't mind seeing have success either. Oh and F s***zburgh, s***cago, s*** Jose, LA Queens and anyone and anything associated with the Divealanche. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 I really only follow Detroit and GR, but I must say the Canucks have been a fun team to watch lately,...implode off ice, that is. 1 rick zombo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Don't have a second favorite team, but I like a lot of favorite players from other teams. Edited April 10, 2014 by Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1 rick zombo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings 1926 47 Report post Posted January 18, 2016 I don't know if I have a 2nd team now. When I was a kid in 1997, I adopted the Flyers as my 2nd favorite team after the Red Wings beat them in the Finals. I liked because of their name, uniforms, the fact that they were the team that the Red Wings beat in the Stanley Cup Finals, and I also liked their history of being the sort of big badasses of the NHL. I always thought of them as the NHL's Oakland Raiders. These days, I tend to pull for the Original 6 teams to at least make the playoffs. There's nothing worse for the league and fans than having a bunch of small non-traditional market teams such as Anaheim and New Jersey in the Stanley Cup Finals every year. It's no wonder ratings were in the crapper during the early 2000s. I also find myself pulling for the Blues during the playoffs since they have never won the Stanley Cup, and play in a great sports town that reminds me a lot of Detroit. 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,130 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 The Grand Rapids Griffins! 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 Washington! Give Ovi da cup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 I hate every other NHL team 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 I support the Jackets since I live in Columbus, but not when the Wings come to town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 Toronto just because I love their jersey. It might as well say "Canada F%$king Rules" on it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) I don't watch Winnipeg but I want to see them do well. Favorite teams to watch are the leafs (Love seeing them lose) and probably the Sens. If I had a second favorite team though I'd have to say Washington. Ever since the year Mike Green had like 500 goals in a season I've enjoyed watching them play. Most hated teams: Montreal Boston San Jose PIT I don't even mind Chicago We always seem to beat them and I loved watching Wings Vs Hawks game. It's really a shame we don't play them 8 times a year anymore Edited January 19, 2016 by WingsallTheway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
