New Influx of Senators Fans

[balaclava brian]

When the Maple Leafs ultimately end up trading for Luongo and give up the farm to get him, I imagine there will be quite a few disgruntled, soon to be ex-Toronto fans that will be looking for a new team to support.

My question is, how do Senators fans feel about this? Do we resist them because of past allegiances or do we welcome them now that they have seen the light?

Discuss.

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[Benjamin]

1. Its no guarantee the leafs get Luongo.
2. They may not give up the farm.
3. Disgruntled =/= switch fav team
4. I dont want "fans" that switch teams based on trades.
5.

 

[Deku]

I welcome any support for this team, but I don't think Leafs fans will come crawling to us.

 

[MainDotC]

Leaf fans could not care less about Ottawa - they're more concerned w/ the Flyers, Pens, Habs and Rangers.

 

[BK201]

Leafs fans will never flock to us. It doesn't matter how bad they are I think that's evident.

 

[GoSensGo6172]

This thread

 

[metalfoot]

If Karlsson puts up PPG or wins more hardware, I could see an influx of new fans.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

If Karlsson puts up PPG or wins more hardware, I could see an influx of new fans.

A bunch have already decreed their new allegiance over in Finland after watching Karlsson play in the FEL.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I would hope we have higher standards as to who cheers for the Sens....

 

[DonthaveaCOWEN]

Leafs have put up with a lot worse, I wouldn't count on it.

 

[NyQuil]

I will take on anyone as a Senators fan.

Expansion teams can't be choosers.

That being said, Leaf fans have been loyal through much worse, so I don't imagine any kind of influx whatsoever.

 

[internetdotcom]

The OP is full of

 

[TSA0402]

Leaf fans will turn their back because they acquire a legit very good goalie in the NHL for the first time in?

 

[GoSensGo6172]

Leaf fans will turn their back because they acquire a legit very good goalie in the NHL for the first time in?

This.....

 

[Back in Black]

Leafs fans are true blue. They don't bandwagon jump, like some SENS fans!

P.S. With or without Luongo, Leafs still suck!

 

[metalfoot]

Let it be known, for the record, that even with all the excitement in this province of having the Jets return, I still stay firm in my Senators fandom. Been a fan since the Peace Tower logo was unveiled. You know, the one that was never really used. So I keep the faith out here in rural Manitoba.

 

[Goat Boy]

Can we lose this thread before someone else sees it?

 

[internetdotcom]

Let it be known, for the record, that even with all the excitement in this province of having the Jets return, I still stay firm in my Senators fandom. Been a fan since the Peace Tower logo was unveiled. You know, the one that was never really used. So I keep the faith out here in rural Manitoba.

Your allegiance is appreciated , good sir/madam.

 

[Northern Neighbour]

Sens fans still supported the team when it welcomed Yashin back, so why would Leafs fans suddenly jump ship if they acquire Luongo? It doesn't make sense. People cheer for teams and stick with them through the good and the bad. It's all part of fandom.

If you're a bandwagon fan, then you're not really a fan of the team in the first place.

 

[Beville]

If you change the number 1 team you support, you're not a fan. Simple.

 

[ATdaisuki]

is it just me, or are there a ton of chicago fans in the ottawa area?
i went to a game vs. the blackhawks and it was surprisingly loud when they scored. it seemed like they were younger fans, so i assumed bandwagoners, could i be correct in assuming that? i was pretty disgusted at how many there were if they were bandwagon fans

 

[tony d]

I think the Leafs fans would be excited if they got Luongo. Can't see any Leafs fans crawling to us in any event.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

We're a small market team meaning any major influx of new fans would likely come from a stanley cup and the younger kids who see it happen and then decide they like Ottawa.

 

[Fusbolito]

is it just me, or are there a ton of chicago fans in the ottawa area?
i went to a game vs. the blackhawks and it was surprisingly loud when they scored. it seemed like they were younger fans, so i assumed bandwagoners, could i be correct in assuming that? i was pretty disgusted at how many there were if they were bandwagon fans

I don't know if it's a major factor, or when you went to see them, but Ben Eager is from the Ottawa area, and played with my neighbour's kids for the Sting while growing up.

I think, though, that you'll find fans of recently successful teams everywhere in the NHL, and that fans in other cities aren't necessarily bandwagon jumpers. Every year some new fans find a team to support, and it's not always the local one. Sometimes it's the team that first made them love hockey, etc. I noticed when I went to Sens games over the past couple years that I saw an awful lot of Penguins sweaters, especially on young children, even when the Pens weren't playing, due to how the media sensationalizes Sid the Kid. Same with the Bruins, and I have no doubt we'll see some new LA fans this year.

In my opinion, any Sens fan is a good thing, no matter where they come from, or how long they cheer for Ottawa.

 

[balaclava brian]

Do I expect any Toronto fans to make the switch?

While I've read a lot of posts from Toronto fans stating they will stop supporting them should the team trade a significant portion of the future away, for the most part I do not believe that they would make they switch.

This was just something more to have fun with.

However, in all fairness, I should go tell the Leafs board that I welcome them as Senators fans should any of them want to make the switch.

Be back in a jiffy..