I'm more of a follower of Finnish players naturally and used to follow them exclusively for a long while before settling for teams, but I have come to like the Bruins and Edmonton with time. Got into Boston because of Rask, and I hated seeing him get scored on, so it was very easy to then transition that team-wide. I also really like Bergeron and McAvoy among others. I started watching the Oilers actively after Puljujärvi got drafted, thinking that he would be the best thing ever on McDavid's wing. That didn't quite work out so far, obviously, but I stuck with the team. Nashville is another team I like seeing win because of Rinne.
Any of you fans switch teams or thinking about it?
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saska sault
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GoAwayTrouba
I probably would if I could honestly, but I'm too attached.
If anything, I stay for the fans more than the team.
If anything, I stay for the fans more than the team.
Been watching NHL hockey avidly since 1983. Started out as a Flames fan (because I grew up in Calgary) but I left there about 2 weeks after they won the cup in 1989. I continued to cheer for the team without setting foot in the city until 1998. But by that point I'd lived in Vancouver for a year, and having the Canucks everywhere on the local media really fostered me into taking an interest in that team, right at a time when all my fave Flames were traded away from Calgary and I had little reason to be interested in Calgary anymore. So geography/hometown really played a *huge* part in my choice to switch. I really think of it in terms of being born into a religion, and then moving away from home as a teen, and getting a chance to pick my OWN faith.
Summary: Cheered for Calgary for 15 years, and have since cheered exclusively for Vancouver for 20 years.
Summary: Cheered for Calgary for 15 years, and have since cheered exclusively for Vancouver for 20 years.
John Price
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I grew up cheering for the Habs because that's what team my dad watched but I also cheer for the oilers and will likely encourage my kids to cheer for them too.
I changed teams when I moved cities. It didn't happen instantly and only really happened when I became a co-season's ticket holder. Seeing my new local team so often got me more invested in them, it only really seemed to make sense. I still like the team I cheered for growing up, so it's kind of a 1A/1B kind of thing.
I'm OK with adding a team to your repertoire. Particularly in the other conference.
But wholesale switching teams?
But wholesale switching teams?
KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
As last year showed, even Connor McDavid can't save the Oilers.
I haven't seriously considered changing teams but last year damaged my love for the Oilers immensely.
I get that it's frustrating but at least you get to watch the best player since Mario 80+ times a year.
Could be Arizona or Islanders
NeelyWasAWarrior
Don't Poke The Bear
Grew up in mass and am a Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Pats fans. I'm a clear cut boston sports fan.Enjoyed many championships.And i'm not bossing anybody around. just stating the facts. are you serious with that comment? lol
KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
True enough, McDavid is fantastic...
But unfortunately he doesn't play 60 minutes.
POVERTY
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Being a Leafs fan since '98, I actually wonder what heinous acts it would take for me to switch teams.
Its a Trap
Yes I’m still here to piss you off
I am a Mets fan and a Jets fan. Somehow after all I’ve experienced I still can not imagine myself rooting for a different team. why? f*** if I know, I’m just an idiot I guess.
KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
Channelcat
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Mr Misunderstood
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Jets, Islanders, Mets. JIM fan till I die (which maybe sooner rather than later with these stupid teams)
Nah sens fan for life partner. It's just "in" to make fun of them right now. It'll pass, mark my words
Tavares2Matthews
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Never crossed my mind once in my life. Be a fan, go through the tough times.
Don't be a ship jumper, your ship is filling with water and you're out.
Don't be a ship jumper, your ship is filling with water and you're out.
valeriammm
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lol for 20m over 4 years youd catch me in a pens jersey paying for season tickets. Money talks and rent dont pay itself
valeriammm
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I personally dont see myself doing this, Tennessee teams will always have a place in my heart. I understand following teams that are in a old home state or current city or even keeping an eye on a player. But its also weird because I wouldnt call you a bandwagon fan, clearly you enjoy the sport and it sounds liek you where never a true fan of the Kings (who is??) Also correct me if im wrong, isnt a bandwagon fan someone who jumps to a successful team? No offense Habs fans, I like yall more than the leafs and definitely more than the damn Jets as far as Canadian teams go
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