I live in the western part of NC and have played in a roller league here since '09. There's a good mix of transplants, but Canes fans represent the majority. All good people, and it's been extra surreal for me during this series.
Side note...one of our Sabres fans actually predicted Florida would climb back from the 3-1 deficit vs Boston. At the time, I thought he was crazy to declare this.
Anyways, we play outdoors, so whenever the weather's been cool and I've opted to play forward instead of goaltend, I've typically worn my Panthers jerseys, so everyone knows I've been a loyal fan even through the lean years.
Prior to last season's success and this season's improbable playoff run, the only useful Panthers chirp I could use on Canes fans was imitating Eddie Belfour mocking Carolina divers whenever I tended net.
Sunday morning pickup will be interesting,