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Post by me87 on Feb 10, 2011 15:06:59 GMT
I have no idea who to follow, I kinda like chicago but also think islanders and rangers are cool. tough decision!! lol
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Post by Pies on Feb 10, 2011 15:52:07 GMT
Just put all the teams names in a hat and randomly select one. I have no idea how I chose the Stars - I think it was just something from when I was younger
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Post by Dan on Feb 10, 2011 15:57:29 GMT
Well, it depends what you want from a team.
If you like physical and entertaining hockey, follow Philadelphia or Boston. If you like stylish European hockey, follow Detroit or Vancouver. If you want proud history, follow Chicago, Montreal, the Rangers or Calgary. If you like to be disappointed, follow Toronto. If you never want to see any of your team's games, follow Phoenix or Atlanta.
I'd recommend you follow an Eastern team though. Their games face off at midnight here if not earlier, western games can face-off as late as 3:30am.
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Post by optimus on Feb 10, 2011 16:55:21 GMT
If you're a crybaby, then follow the Flyers as their fans are always whining.
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Post by pantherinmanc on Feb 10, 2011 17:03:19 GMT
Join the underachievers club, you're already well versed for it following Panthers, Leafs are the logical choice :-)
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Post by optimus on Feb 10, 2011 17:25:40 GMT
Join the underachievers club, you're already well versed for it following Panthers, Leafs are the logical choice :-) Yes but imagine if the Toronto management ever get it right...  |
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Post by oldman on Feb 10, 2011 17:56:12 GMT
Well, it depends what you want from a team. If you like physical and entertaining hockey, follow Philadelphia or Boston. If you like stylish European hockey, follow Detroit or Vancouver. If you want proud history, follow Chicago, Montreal, the Rangers or Calgary. If you like to be disappointed, follow Toronto. If you never want to see any of your team's games, follow Phoenix or Atlanta. I'd recommend you follow an Eastern team though. Their games face off at midnight here if not earlier, western games can face-off as late as 3:30am. true why i support Phoenix because a mate lives there, and Washington because more chance of seeing them and they have great players to watch! Unlike the Flyers  ;D |
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Post by pantherinmanc on Feb 10, 2011 18:01:14 GMT
Join the underachievers club, you're already well versed for it following Panthers, Leafs are the logical choice :-) Yes but imagine if the Toronto management ever get it right... Oh believe me I imagine it every single day. The euphoria that would explode in downtown Toronto would be worth every bit of disappointment to date. I live in hope. |
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Post by Dan on Feb 10, 2011 18:07:17 GMT
If you're a crybaby, then follow the Flyers as their fans are always whining. Not really got much to whine about in the past year or so  Don't always have to take Leafs digs so personally mate, it's only a larf. Deep down i actually respect the Leafs fans, to sit through what they have and still turn up in their numbers. It's remarkable, the parallels between Panthers and the Leafs are a bit offputting! |
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Post by Dan on Feb 10, 2011 18:07:36 GMT
true why i support Phoenix because a mate lives there, and Washington because more chance of seeing them and they have great players to watch! Unlike the Flyers ;D topoftheleaguewhenwewinourgamesinhand COUGH |
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Post by optimus on Feb 10, 2011 18:08:57 GMT
If you're a crybaby, then follow the Flyers as their fans are always whining. Not really got much to whine about in the past year or so Don't always have to take Leafs digs so personally mate, it's only a larf. I'm not taking anything personally, I simply responded to a flippant remark with my own. |
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Post by howeaboutthat on Feb 10, 2011 18:19:00 GMT
If you want proud history, follow Chicago, Montreal, the Rangers or Calgary...... Eh? You want history? |
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Post by howeaboutthat on Feb 10, 2011 18:20:24 GMT
COUGHtopoftheleaguewhenwewinourgamesinhand COUGH COUGHgamesinhandaren'tpointsontheboardastheWingshavefoundoutCOUGH |
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Post by oldtimehockey on Feb 10, 2011 18:24:46 GMT
I support Boston as thats the only American city i've been to, and managed to get to a game while over there which was just incredible. Honestly thought I was dreaming when they first announced the game in Belfast lol.
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Post by pantherinmanc on Feb 10, 2011 19:44:47 GMT
It's remarkable, the parallels between Panthers and the Leafs are a bit offputting! And the fact I ended up following both is what is known as ultimate bad luck! Wouldn't change it though, not a chance. |
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Post by Dan on Feb 10, 2011 20:45:29 GMT
COUGHtopoftheleaguewhenwewinourgamesinhand COUGH COUGHgamesinhandaren'tpointsontheboardastheWingshavefoundoutCOUGH You've got to imagine that the Wings would still be up there with us and Vancouver were it not for their chronic injuries. |
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Post by pantherdman on Feb 10, 2011 21:00:54 GMT
Bruins- black and gold - oldtime hockey - Bobby Orr !
Need I go on?
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Post by howeaboutthat on Feb 10, 2011 21:03:33 GMT
But injuries can strike any team at anytime and there is a fair bit of season left to play.
The Flyers and 'Nucks seasons aren't over yet, not by a long shot.
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Post by Dan on Feb 10, 2011 21:41:51 GMT
Nope, still got plenty of lovely jubbly wins to enjoy. I'm not even really concerned about injuries, we're so deep that only a major crisis would see us slump. We lost our best player for a month and barely slowed down.
Not often i'm this optimistic about the Flyers.
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Post by me87 on Feb 12, 2011 20:26:22 GMT
Trawled the internet watching vids and reading blogs and decided to follow the caps. Two reasons really: one they just stuck out to me and i don't know why and two, they were the first team I ever watched play ice hockey. It was an old video I found at my nan's house and I put it on and it was caps v someone and Mike Grier had a blinder, so caps for me!!
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Post by crazykeeper on Feb 12, 2011 20:43:08 GMT
Good man! Unlike the others I didn't even have to make a case for the Caps, though today wasn't the best day to start supporting them with them losing 4-1 to LA and they start a pretty mega road trip now as well so will be a tough week or two...
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Post by Johnny 5 on Feb 13, 2011 8:04:59 GMT
When I visited the states as a young teenager, I bought a cap and picked the logo I liked best. At the time it was the San Jose sharks and they were new to the NHL in an expansion year. They were doing terrible in the early years but bow I think they have a good shot at winning the playoffs each year and just maybe this year maybe our chance.
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Post by howeaboutthat on Feb 13, 2011 9:07:02 GMT
When I visited the states as a young teenager, I bought a cap and picked the logo I liked best. At the time it was the San Jose sharks and they were new to the NHL in an expansion year. They were doing terrible in the early years but bow I think they have a good shot at winning the playoffs each year and just maybe this year maybe our chance. Someone in San Jose needs to learn the Heimlich Maneuver. You'd think at least the team doctor would know. |
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Post by Mark Mac on Feb 13, 2011 14:35:39 GMT
I chose the Montreal Canadiens after reading Ken Dryden's brilliant book The Game. I've also got an interest in New York Islanders because I keep getting drafted by them on NHL 10 and then 11.
In short, no real connections for either choice.
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Post by pingchowchi on Mar 1, 2011 12:25:36 GMT
I picked the pens, the little penguins on their jerseys are just too cute!  |
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