Fans of teams that aren’t in it, whose bandwagon are you jumping on?

[RANDOMH3RO]

Oilers. Mcdavid is too good to be without a cup, it’s time to cement his place in hockey history.

 

[Summer Rose]

I forgot to add, out of the west, I'm always pulling for the Vegas Golden Knights and have been since their inception.

 

[bobholly39]

I'm a Habs fan. When Habs aren't in, for me it comes down to which players I like usually, more than actual teams. So based on that, here is the order in which I'd be rooting for teams to win the cup this year....

Pittsburgh (would love to see another Crosby smythe). Obviously - they might not even make it

Edmonton. McDavid will never touch 92 goals or 215 points in the regular season - but I could legitimately see him take a crack at Gretzky's single playoff run point record. Would love to see it. Drai isn't too far behind himself...

Toronto. This is all about Matthews - would love to see him break the goal record. Making fun of Leafs is hilarious when they fail, but I'm sure it would be extremely entertaining to follow if they won too...

Tampa. Love Kucherov, wouldn't mind seeing him land a smythe

NYI. I don't really like the team much, but I love Patrick Roy, would be a lot of fun to see him win a cup in year 1

Colorado. Another one for Makar/Mack

Vegas - Mostly because it'd be hilarious to see the meltdowns about cap circumvention again among fans.

I don't really care much about the rest. Outside of Boston. Who must not win, ever, because they suck.

 

[luiginb]

Dallas, because of Pavs and because they play nice hockey.

Is Pavelski the oldest/player with the most appearances without a cup in these Playoffs?

 

[General Fanager]

Since my team isn't in the playoffs, Ill cheer for

1. Avalanche
2. Islanders
3. Whoever plays against The Leafs and Bruins....

 

[beowulf]

None, I still watch the playoffs but don't root for a particular team.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Dallas, because of Pavs and because they play nice hockey.

Is Pavelski the oldest/player with the most appearances without a cup in these Playoffs?

Pretty sure he's the oldest active forward in the league this year, and also the current career playoff goals leader - by one, over Ovechkin, and two more than Crosby. And yes, he's still looking for that first Cup.

 

[SlafySZN]

Probably Vegas. and Oilers.

Dallas would be sweet too

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Bruins

Hurricanes and panthers better not doing anything silly like lose in round 1, cause we’re here to avenge prior playoff loses

 

[saintflannel]

habs fan. go isles.

 

[Dog]

Leafs number 1 the rest don't care just as long Vegas fails miserably.

 

[waitin425]

If we didn't own the Jets pick, I would say I want them to win.

Maybe Vancouver? Edmonton for McDavid? Back to Canada would be nice.

I hope Toronto loses in first round though.

If no Canadian team.....I think I will say the Avs...former Canadian team.

 

[dukeofjive]

My go too is who ever plays boston, then teams who have never won a Stanley cup.

 

[ponder719]

Presuming the Flyers don't sneak in, I have family obligations to root for Washington if they do. Beyond that, any of Winnipeg, Vancouver, Nashville, or Florida. If all of the never-winners fall out, I'll reassess.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

I never know until I watch a few games. Looking forward to the Playoffs though!!

 

[IU Hawks fan]

I'll root for my bets. Have futures on Dallas, Kings, & Rangers.

 

[Eegs]

Jets are my playoff team.

Love me some Gabe Vilardi

 

[pth2]

I'm going to favor, in order:
1) Whoever is against the Leafs
2) Western Canadian teams. I find it hard to choose between them, when it comes down to it.
3) Choosing between American teams, whichever team I find entertaining.

 

[digmor crusher]

Jets, Oilers, Canucks, I refuse to cheer for American teams or the Leafs.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

@super6646

I EAGERLY AWAIT YOUR RESPONSE.

 

[Jerzey Devil]

None

Show me the draft lottery, draft, and free agent day.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

If the Pens miss, Carolina gib Puk 2 Snek, gib cup 2 Snek, gib 1st round pick 2 us HurriFrends.

 

[57special]

Canes, I guess. Pens, a little bit, because I love watching the fading greatness of Crosby.
Will I be tuned into every game? No. More like a half hearted cheer if I read that they won a game the previous night.

 

[LudwigVonKarlsson]

None of them. Being a sens fan has made me apathetic towards playoff hockey.

 

[Cuckoo4Kakko]

I believe in rooting for greatness. For that reason i'm rooting for the Devils to continue their dynasty from last year and win it all in a few months.