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re: Choosing an NHL team to follow (STL Blues, it is - questions on pg. 7)
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:56 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:56 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
I'll add another vote for the Colorado Avalanche.
Good mix of youth and veterans, exciting to watch, and this is their 2nd year with a franchise/league HOF legend as their coach, Patrick Roy. He will make sure they are perennial playoff candidates.
And look at that sweet logo!
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:02 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
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The organization isn't the Dallas Stars
Why not? They are an up and coming team right now in many analysts opinions.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:03 pm to DelU249
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C on Z strategy
Choose the best ones
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:04 pm to lsu223
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In all honest, I completely agreed when they first revealed the new uniforms. After a year, I think they are great and a big improvement.
I actually prefer the new away jerseys to the all green home uniforms. Kinda remind me of those white Celtics uniforms
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:05 pm to Buckeye Fan 19
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I wouldn't choose Oilers. You mentioned competence in your OP. If that's important to you, avoid Edmonton.
Good to know.
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I'll give you the biased answer to think about the Blue Jackets. We were the youngest team in the league last year and won our first two playoff games in franchise history. Our goaltender won the Vezina (best goalie in the league) two seasons ago and is still only 25 years old. I legitimately believe in 2-3 years we'll be Cup contenders. It'd be kind of cool for you to jump on now since still haven't even won a playoff series ever (Yes, never in our history). You would not be accused of bandwagon, but you'd be hopping on board at a great time. Plus, there are a lot of CBJ fans on this site, which just makes it a little more fun.
That is a solid pitch. You've just given me more to think about.
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You mention the Blues and Wild. Both of those are great choices. Definitely not "Yankees" but very competent organizations, with strong (but not outstanding) recent success. The other nice thing about them is they're both in Dallas' division, which means you'll have more opportunities to make the drive up there to see them play in the regular season than if you were a fan of teams outside Dallas' division.
If I were to pick between those teams, I think I'd probably go with the Blues.
But, now you have me seriously considering the Blue Jackets (way to go, jerk ).
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If you have any specific questions on any of those teams, feel free to ask.
I see a number of people suggesting Colorado, what can you tell me about them?
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JumpingTheShark
Rooting for a team from Dallas wouldn't feel right. It's as simple as that.
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:07 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
I wish you wouldn't write the Stars off so quickly. They have a forward group that I'd put up against any in the league and will be a lot of fun to watch.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:08 pm to JumpingTheShark
I love our jerseys, just wish they wouldve done ANYTHING better than this abomination of a mascot
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:08 pm to TxTyger13
When they announced the new mascot I just had to keep reminding myself that this wasn't for me.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:09 pm to TxTyger13
Honestly I have never even noticed him. Better than the Pelicans mascot.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:13 pm to JumpingTheShark
They just unveiled him last Saturday at the Ice Breaker event. Damn thing even has cowboy boots
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:15 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
I follow the Blackhawks really only because I was delayed at Chicago midway airport during their last Stanley cup title 2 years ago. Didn't really know anything about the team, next thing I know I'm getting drunk in a bar cheering for the Blackhawks with all the locals and it was a blast. Now that I follow them I enjoy it and really like Kane and toews.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:20 pm to rlebl39
Nice. They have the Blackhawks Restaurant and Bar at O'Hare that's pretty legit even if you aren't a fan
Check out a game at United Center next time you are in town. Best environment I've seen outside of college football.
My SO and I bought $50 SRO tickets last time we went and a couple with season tickets told us we could sit next to them in the $400 center ice seats because their friends couldn't make it
Check out a game at United Center next time you are in town. Best environment I've seen outside of college football.
My SO and I bought $50 SRO tickets last time we went and a couple with season tickets told us we could sit next to them in the $400 center ice seats because their friends couldn't make it
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:22 pm to BunkieWrench
Throwing the hat in for the San Jose Sharks.
Sharks fans are smart. But the Sharks underperform in the playoffs. If you like watching regular season warriors look no further!
Sharks fans are smart. But the Sharks underperform in the playoffs. If you like watching regular season warriors look no further!
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:24 pm to rlebl39
Avs. They're young, fast, and Patrick Roy (long time Avs goalie, 2 Stanley Cups with them) is their coach and he's not afraid to knock down the glass to try and kick the other coach's arse.
One of his first games as head coach.
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ETA: And what sounds better than visiting Denver one weekend to catch an Avs and Broncos game?
One of his first games as head coach.
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ETA: And what sounds better than visiting Denver one weekend to catch an Avs and Broncos game?
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:25 pm to ColoradoAg03
Patrick Roy is a boss. As a kid that played goalie I loved watching him win a cup. Same with Hasek
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 9:25 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:27 pm to Big Moe
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Patrick Roy is a boss. As a kid that played goalie I loved watching him win a cup. Same with Hasek
For sure. I'll add Ron Hextall to goalies I liked to watch. Hextall DGAF and would chop people down around him with his stick
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:27 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
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That is a solid pitch. You've just given me more to think about.
I will tell you the following (even if it will sadly hurt our chances. Idk if it would or not...): the name "Blue Jackets" comes from Ohio's/Columbus' major contributions to the Union Army in the Civil War. Columbus was a major hub for uniform/weapon manufacturing and Ohio provided the most soldiers to the Union Army out of of all the states. It also plays a pretty big role in our team's identity, not just from a name standpoint, but marketing. They've used slogans to sell tickets like "Carry the Flag", "Join the Battle", "Battle On" and most recently the fanbase has been dubbed the "fifth line", similar to the Seahawks' twelfth man (fifth line is a clever play on both the hockey line and also a battle line). And we even have a replica cannon that "fires" in the arena after we score goals and win a game.
I actually find the whole thing pretty cool... just don't know how someone from the South may appreciate it. Still hope you consider us, though, if you don't find that a big deal, because from a hockey standpoint we're strong, but I want to give you the knowledge to make a more-informed decision.
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I see a number of people suggesting Colorado, what can you tell me about them?
Came out of nowhere last year. They had the No. 1 pick after winning the lottery following a very bad 2013 season. Nobody thought they'd do anything in 2013-2014, brand new coach, and boom, won the division (lost a tough seven-game series to Minnesota in the first round of the playoffs), finishing ahead of both Chicago and St. Louis. It was pretty shocking. They have a lot of good, young talent (such as the aforementioned 2013 No. 1 overall pick), particularly on offense and a very solid goalie.
The thing with them is some people think last year was a fluke based on advanced stats such as number of shots taken versus shots allowed (it's kind of similar to a football team having a better record than their yards gained versus yards allowed would likely indicate, because of turnovers, special teams, strong red zone defense, etc.). And since most of the division got even tougher, it wouldn't be a shock if they took a major step back this year. Still, they're a talented and young team. And Patrick Roy is coach, which is exciting based on both his fame and his coaching style (very, very fiery).
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:29 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Redwings.
Just don't be a blackhawks, avalanche, or stars fan.
Just don't be a blackhawks, avalanche, or stars fan.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 9:32 pm to rlebl39
the blackhawks are a very likeable team and have the best unis in sports imo
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