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re: Choosing an NHL team to follow (STL Blues, it is - questions on pg. 7)

Posted on 9/18/14 at 4:25 pm to
Posted by LSUTigerfaninHtown
President of the OT as of 5/26/11
Member since Nov 2008
24252 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 4:25 pm to
I want to thank everyone for their suggestions and input. I plan on this being a lifelong commitment, so I truly appreciate the assistance.

I think it's a two-horse race, at this point, between the Blues and Blue Jackets.

The Blue Jackets are attractive because:

1. The franchise has only existed for 14 years, which would allow me to have a much more complete understanding of the team's history

2. The lack of accomplishments in their brief history makes them easy to root for and also means that every big accomplishment won't just be my first chance to experience it, but the first chance for the entire CBJ fanbase as well

3. Having fellow fans to talk to on here is certainly a positive (especially if they would be willing to help me get up to speed)

The reasons why I wouldn't go with the Blue Jackets are:

1. I can't say I'm a huge fan of their logo, color scheme, or jerseys

2. The more I think about it, the more the excessive use of Civil War references is off-putting (this has little to do with me being from the South)

3. Other than you fine CBJ fans, no one else has suggested the team


The Blues are attractive because:


1. I like their logo, color scheme, and jerseys

2. Despite their history of reasonable success, they've never won a Stanley Cup, which makes them easy to root for

3. They've been suggested a number of times

The reasons why I wouldn't go with the Blues are:

1. My dislike of the St. Louis Cardinals wouldn't fit in with most Blues fans, I'd imagine

2. They have nearly 50 years of history that won't be easy to appreciate or learn


If anyone has any further input concerning these two teams (or another, if you really think I'm making the wrong decision), speak now or forever hold your peace.

I intend on making a final decision by the end of tomorrow (I'm wanting to decide before the preseason starts).

Also:
quote:

That said, being in Houston I would assume you get all the Stars games so I would choose someone within the division so at least you will be able to see some of the games without going to a bar or getting center ice.

I plan on getting Gamecenter Live, so this isn't a concern of mine.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76555 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 5:25 pm to
Go with the blue jackets, we'll help you out. There are more than a few fans on here.

Did you see the alternate 3rd jersey for tCBJ?

Posted by SprintFun
Columbus, OH
Member since Dec 2007
45794 posts
Posted on 9/19/14 at 12:20 pm to
quote:


1. The franchise has only existed for 14 years, which would allow me to have a much more complete understanding of the team's history


Lol cbj history.

They've been a largely loser franchise for their history. But I am confident this is changing.
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
79003 posts
Posted on 9/19/14 at 12:25 pm to
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I think it's a two-horse race, at this point, between the Blues and Blue Jackets.


Enjoy the Futility.
You are dead to me.
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