I'm a Stars fan, mostly because when I got involved with hockey they were the new team and I guess I thought that was cool lol. Mike Modano didn't hurt either. But there are a lot of NHL teams and especially players I like to watch and see do well. Most NHL teams have a few players I really like or at least respect.
I have a Vanbiesbroeck Flyers jersey because he was my favorite goalie as a kid. Well, that's probably putting it lightly; I played goal growing up and the Beezer was like my idol lol I always rooted for him no matter where he was. His run with the Panthers in '96 is one of my favorite Stanley Cup Playoff memories even thoughthey got swept. And Bumpus, I also own a Pens Jagr jersey my dad bought me in '94 (though it's a little small for me now!) I'm really a fan of the players and really respect the way most of them play the game. I was thrilled when Jagr came back, although I'm sure the two of you have very different opinions on the subject
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The only NHL teams I REALLY despise are the Red Wings and Sharks, and can't stand anyone who plays for either of them
. Every time I watch a Red Wings game in particular I can just feel my blood boil lol