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Choosing an NHL team to follow (STL Blues, it is - questions on pg. 7)
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:30 pm
For years now, I've been interested in seriously following hockey and for the entire season (instead of just showing up for the playoffs), but I always manage to put it off until late April has suddenly crept up on me. I plan on putting an end to that this year, but I need to settle on a team before I can take the plunge. With Les Alexander seemingly giving up on bringing a team to Houston and the zero percent chance that New Orleans gets a team, I have to choose a sports team from a city I have no connection to and I'm not sure how to decide.
As someone who knows next to nothing about hockey or the goings-on of the NHL, I have little reason to lean toward any team. The only criteria that I can come up with is:
1. The organization needs to be competent and truly committed to winning
2. The organization isn't the Dallas Stars
(Note: I'd be hesitant to jump on the bandwagon of a perennial Stanley Cup favorite, but I wouldn't mind witnessing what a decent-to-good hockey team is supposed to look like.)
I should add that I have a very mild interest in the Oilers, soley based on their name, colors, and logo (that being said, I'm not really familiar with every NHL team's color scheme or logo). What prevents me from just choosing them is that I know very little about the team, other than they have been less than stellar and have gone through a number of changes recently, and it would feel a little strange following a team located a couple thousand miles away, in another country (though I'm not completely opposed to the idea).
TL;DR - Essentially, I'm asking for someone to pitch me a team that isn't the NHL equivalent of the Yankees or the NHL equivalent of the Browns (with a good name, color scheme, and logo being a plus).
So, hockey fans of the MSB (I know a few of you are out there), would any of you be kind enough to help me in my time of need?
If not, we can just pretend this thread never happened.
ETA: I apologize if this post is a mess, I'm not feeling particularly well today.
As someone who knows next to nothing about hockey or the goings-on of the NHL, I have little reason to lean toward any team. The only criteria that I can come up with is:
1. The organization needs to be competent and truly committed to winning
2. The organization isn't the Dallas Stars
(Note: I'd be hesitant to jump on the bandwagon of a perennial Stanley Cup favorite, but I wouldn't mind witnessing what a decent-to-good hockey team is supposed to look like.)
I should add that I have a very mild interest in the Oilers, soley based on their name, colors, and logo (that being said, I'm not really familiar with every NHL team's color scheme or logo). What prevents me from just choosing them is that I know very little about the team, other than they have been less than stellar and have gone through a number of changes recently, and it would feel a little strange following a team located a couple thousand miles away, in another country (though I'm not completely opposed to the idea).
TL;DR - Essentially, I'm asking for someone to pitch me a team that isn't the NHL equivalent of the Yankees or the NHL equivalent of the Browns (with a good name, color scheme, and logo being a plus).
So, hockey fans of the MSB (I know a few of you are out there), would any of you be kind enough to help me in my time of need?
If not, we can just pretend this thread never happened.
ETA: I apologize if this post is a mess, I'm not feeling particularly well today.
This post was edited on 9/20/14 at 4:09 am
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Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:32 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Lightnings bitch!
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:33 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
I used to follow the Avalanche
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:37 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Do you remember enjoying a particular team or player last playoffs?
The los angeles Kings did crazy shite.
Penguins, capitals, Blue jackets (on this board) and blackhawks are popular.
Red wings and Canadiens are your Yankee equivalent. Toronto used to be good 50 years ago. Edmonton is usually awful.
The los angeles Kings did crazy shite.
Penguins, capitals, Blue jackets (on this board) and blackhawks are popular.
Red wings and Canadiens are your Yankee equivalent. Toronto used to be good 50 years ago. Edmonton is usually awful.
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:38 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
C on Z strategy
Choose the best one
Choose the best one
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:45 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Colorado Avalanche, brah 
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:45 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
San Jose Sharks
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:45 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
The Stars are the perfect team to start following. Best GM in the league. Two young superstars in Benn and Seguin that the team is building around. Returned to the playoffs for the first time in many years this past season.
However, if you refuse to make the smart decision, I'd go Oilers or Blues. The Oilers just can never seem to put it together, but they have some outstanding young talent that could be special in a year or two.
The Blues just got new jerseys that look awesome. They are a fun team to watch and even have team USA hero TJ Oshie.
However, if you refuse to make the smart decision, I'd go Oilers or Blues. The Oilers just can never seem to put it together, but they have some outstanding young talent that could be special in a year or two.
The Blues just got new jerseys that look awesome. They are a fun team to watch and even have team USA hero TJ Oshie.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:47 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Maybe the Stars since their close-ish to you? I have followed the Nashville Predators ever since Atlanta lost their team, but they have been pretty mediocre the last two seasons.
The Stars had some really stout teams back in the late 90's and early 2000's, lead by the holder of the record for most goals scored by a US player: Mike Modano, so there's that. Their new uniforms look frickin stupid, though.
The Stars had some really stout teams back in the late 90's and early 2000's, lead by the holder of the record for most goals scored by a US player: Mike Modano, so there's that. Their new uniforms look frickin stupid, though.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:52 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
I used to follow Gretzky. I would follow any team from Nashville because I love that city. So I would choose somewhere you like to visit.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:54 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
You will get called a bandwagon fan, and I am biased, but I would follow the Blackhawks. I was a fan when I was younger and started following them heavily a few years back before I moved to Chicago.
As someone who is looking for a team to follow, they are a good one because:
1) they are a winner. Always makes it easier to get excited
And
2) they have two young stars, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, who both signed matching 8 year deals in the offseason
As someone who is looking for a team to follow, they are a good one because:
1) they are a winner. Always makes it easier to get excited
And
2) they have two young stars, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, who both signed matching 8 year deals in the offseason
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:54 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:55 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
The LA KINGS, no doubt!! The Kings didn't win a Stanley Cup from their inception in 1967 all the way until they finally won one in 2012 (and they won it again last season). The team is packed with young, dynamic players and one of the best (if not THE best) goalie in the league, Jonathan Quick. They are unquestionably one of the most exciting teams in recent memory -- I suggest you watch a copy of their final game vs. the NY Rangers in this year's Stanley Cup Finals and see if you're not a fan of theirs by the end of the game. I've never been so tense through a hockey game in my entire life, as a player or as a fan. Not to mention, the greatest player of all time (GRETZKY) played for the Kings.
Some other teams I'd suggest, if you choose not to like the Kings, would be either the Chicago Blackhawks or the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, I'll tell you like this -- I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and I'm a diehard Kings fan... 'nuff said.
Some other teams I'd suggest, if you choose not to like the Kings, would be either the Chicago Blackhawks or the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, I'll tell you like this -- I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and I'm a diehard Kings fan... 'nuff said.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:00 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Penguins.
They have some great young talent, especially Crosby and Malkin. Respectable history (3 Stanley Cups) but not dominant enough to make you a frontrunning douchebag. Represent a blue-collar city.
They have some great young talent, especially Crosby and Malkin. Respectable history (3 Stanley Cups) but not dominant enough to make you a frontrunning douchebag. Represent a blue-collar city.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:18 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Its tough to beat growing up with a team and going through the ups and downs with them. (Go Hawks)
Going by your description I dunno if you would want to follow the my Blackhawks but they are in the middle of an epic run that if it keeps up with be described as a dynasty.
Ill tell you like ive told others. If I were a new fan and couldn't pick the Hawks I would follow the St. Louis Blues.
They are up and coming power that hasnt quite hit its stride due to injuries but yoy would be hopping on the bandwagon at a good time.
For God's sake just dont pick the damn Penguins. I doubt there's any room left on that bandwagon and theyre soft like cotton.
Going by your description I dunno if you would want to follow the my Blackhawks but they are in the middle of an epic run that if it keeps up with be described as a dynasty.
Ill tell you like ive told others. If I were a new fan and couldn't pick the Hawks I would follow the St. Louis Blues.
They are up and coming power that hasnt quite hit its stride due to injuries but yoy would be hopping on the bandwagon at a good time.
For God's sake just dont pick the damn Penguins. I doubt there's any room left on that bandwagon and theyre soft like cotton.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:31 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Avs FTMFW.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:45 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
jump on the Wild pain train, brah, for nothing else than getting to say, "Let's go Wild!"
Posted on 9/17/14 at 8:56 pm to LSUTigerfaninHtown
Dissing the Stars real fast Whats with the hate?!
Whats with the hate?!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
quote:
The organization isn't the Dallas Stars
Why not? They are an up and coming team right now in many analysts opinions.
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