foundhockey
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I'm a Caps fan now, but I came to the Caps as an Ovie fan first. I want Ovie to succeed, naturally. But I want the Caps to succeed too. I want the cup for the Caps and for Ovie. I worry that Ovie will be like Iglina some day, chasing a cup because his first team couldn't pull it together. I'd cheer for Ovie if that happens, just as Calgary fans are cheering for Iggy no matter where he goes. But argh, I don't want that for Ovie. I want him to win the Cup as a Capital!
I've seen talk of team fans vs. player fans. Is it necessarily a bad thing if you prefer the player to the team? I've often wondered what I'd do if Ovie was traded. I've come to the conclusion that I'd still root for the Caps, always! But Ovechkin brought me to hockey as a fan, and if he does move I'll be his fan wherever he goes.
In any case, I believe any fan--whether it be for team or player--is good for hockey.
I've seen talk of team fans vs. player fans. Is it necessarily a bad thing if you prefer the player to the team? I've often wondered what I'd do if Ovie was traded. I've come to the conclusion that I'd still root for the Caps, always! But Ovechkin brought me to hockey as a fan, and if he does move I'll be his fan wherever he goes.
In any case, I believe any fan--whether it be for team or player--is good for hockey.
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