This game pulls on my heartstrings. Did not want to see this happen.
Was born an Islanders fan in NY and have loved that team my whole life. Moved here at a young age, and despite what many in this area want, did not lose my loyalty to the Isles, but gained another team I loved in the Bolts.
After going to every Bolts playoff game in their franchise history and not missing a regular season game in the past 4 seasons, I cannot in good conscious wear my Isles jersey to a playoff game in the Bolts home arena.
I hate the Rays and wearing a Yankees getup during a playoff matchup wouldn't bother me, but a Bucs/Giants matchup would be like this Bolts/Isles one.
I've stated in other threads and still believe the Bolts will win. I will be there tonight and wearing my Bolts jersey, but rocking an all blue Isles hat that doesn't standout too much.
Either way I will be happy with the result, though deep down my loyalty is with the Isles and I'd like them to win, I can't go to a home Bolts playoff game rocking an Isles jersey.
I've already had friends telling me what an a-hole I am for even wearing the Isles hat, and there is a possibility I lose in during the game. I usually wear a Yankees hat anyways, so we'll see. If you see some clown rocking an Isles hat and Bolts jersey, please don't throw peanuts at me lol.
Hope for a great game and great series. Bottom line for me is goaltending, and I'd argue Bishop is the best goalie in the league right now. (F off Holtby).