OT: Your SECOND favorite NHL team?

[Darth Milbury]

So, we're all hard core Islander nuts here. But, I suspect some of you have other favorite teams. Maybe they rate a notch below the Isles in your heart, but you still have a warm spot for the nonetheless.

Which teams do you count among your second-tier favorites and why?

Mine is LA Kings for the simple reason that I work a few blocks from where they play. I am also partial to the Preds, having lived in Nashville for seven years.

What about you guys?

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[TROLLCHUK]

I've been a King's fan since the Hrudey, Granato, Robitaille and some guy named Wayne, era.

Went to the SCF against the Devils, of course its the game they lost. Still, the closest I will get to a SCF with one of my teams live in a longgggg time.

Go Kings Go!

 

[PK Cronin]

I bounce around paying attention to different teams. A few years ago I payed a lot of attention to the Kings because of all the young guys they had, and I've followed them since (watching every one of their playoff games for a few years now).

Wouldn't consider any franchise as my #2 though, just teams that I like to watch play because of their players/styles. I have a man crush on Dustin Brown right now.

 

[A Pointed Stick]

The Islanders. My first love is playing. If I coached like some of the people in here I doubt I'd have time for the Isles.

 

[frozen wombat]

I'll watch every Islanders game with Center Ice, but living in Colorado I go see the Avalanche a couple of times a season too.

 

[tag0519]

Ever since Jimmy Devellano left the Islanders I had one eye on the Red Wings.

Geez I miss Jimmy.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

Bolts and then Devils.

 

[Bexlyspeed]

i used to follow some players i liked. Doug Gilmour was one of my all time favorites.
but i could really care less for any other NHL team.

i used to like the flames though but im talking late 80s

mullen, gilmour, otto, niewendyk, lanny

but now i dont really watch any hockey unless its the isles

 

[Skip To My Lou]

Jets then Sharks.

 

[19NYSports91]

Blackhawks, I loved their jerseys since I was a kid.

 

[24diving]

I'm not miserable enough being an Isles fan, I have to root for the Oilers too!

 

[The Underboss]

The Lightning.

 

[luki here]

I'm not miserable enough being an Isles fan, I have to root for the Oilers too!

sabres. i am embarrassed to say i am that nationalistic.

 

[Poulin 0n My St1ck]

I guess I've always followed the Sharks as my second team up until a few seasons ago. I love the Shark Tank during the playoffs. Now I don't have enough time to follow another team.

 

[enigmatic]

not really anyone, i just enjoy watching hockey....i suppose anyone playing the rangers

 

[Cavonnier]

Jets then Sharks.

Sounds like something straight out of West Side Story.

But seriously, the Sharks are my number 2 team because I grew up near San Jose and followed them casually when I was living in California. I'd really like to see that franchise win a Stanley Cup.

 

[Poulin 0n My St1ck]

not really anyone, i just enjoy watching hockey....I suppose anyone playing the rangers

Amen

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

 

[Tavares2TheRescue]

I used to follow the Stars pretty closely when they had Modano (my favorite player). Not so much anymore though.

 

[redbull]

The hated Leafs! Grew up watching them, Mike Palmateer was a blast to watch when I was a kid. He had cool masks, was exciting. Became Isles fan in Bossy's rookie year, was my favourite player.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

The St. Louis Blues have me on their bandwagon this season I just love their style of play and catch most games.

 

[IslesRock4]

No one…I don't mind the Hawks, though.

 

[Wanderson]

None. Supporting 2 teams is like cheating on your wife.

 

[BadFella]

The Isles are my second-favorite NHL team. Mom from Long Island, long-time Islander fans in my family, team moving here to Brooklyn, huge Chico Resch fan, etc.

But as was said above, I like any team that is playing the Rags.

 

[Arsenalogist24]

The St. Louis Blues have me on their bandwagon this season I just love their style of play and catch most games.

I'm with Bunk here. I became a big St. Louis Blues fan ever since I started watching hockey regularly about 4 years ago. I love the gritty way they play and how could you not love Pietrangelo a defenseman who can play both sides of the ice great. Steen is a scoring machine and the Blue's are always a team you feel the day after you played them. They play on NBC Sports quite a bit and later in the night so I can watch after work. I love physical teams and the Blues easily fit that persona..... Hopefully they can give us one of their goalies soon!