Which team in the East are you pulling for in the playoffs?

[sens4life]

Which team in the East are you pulling for in the playoffs?

...for me it's Tampa because of what St. Louis did to them...

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[LynxBud]

Definitely Detroit for obvious reasons.

Tampa winning would suck because Bishop would probably be a big part of it.
Would be sweet to see NY play TB at some point, though.

 

[starling]

Columbus for sure. Foligno and Bobrovsky ftw

 

[HavlatMach9]

pulling hard for whoever faces the Habs in the 1st round.

 

[The Fuhr*]

none... Go Yotes, get in over Dallas

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

Detroit or bust, really.

 

[starling]

Also, Columbus is the only team of those listed without a cup.
All aboard the C-Bus!

 

[sens4life]

Definitely Detroit for obvious reasons.

Tampa winning would suck because Bishop would probably be a big part of it.
Would be sweet to see NY play TB at some point, though.

Rather see Bishop win than Alfie...hurts to say, but true.

 

[LuckyPierre]

Alfie.

 

[coladin]

My focus switches more to which player do I want to see hoist the Cup.

I want Iginla to do it. I want Alfie to experience it. That's about it, although I have a soft spot for Jagr, that would be great for him to win the Cup, although less likely now.

Tampa has already won. Philly would be nice after 40 years. Pittsburgh...no. Montreal...no. Rangers...no. Columbus would be neat as they have never won but their fan support does not merit a Cup.

 

[Marty Straka]

Rangers for me... They've always held a spot right next to the Sens in my heart. Brian Leetch <3

 

[LatteLarrys]

Big bad Bruins!

 

[Sun God Nika]

Rangers.1

 

[source]

Detroit. Don't understand the hard-ons for Columbus when our ****ing ex-captain of 17 years has a final chance to win a Stanley Cup with the legendary Red Wings. I'll take that underdog.

I can understand Tampa Bay: they will play the Habs.

Likewise with Boston: a very entertaining contender.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Can't wait to see Tampa Bay outHab the Habs.

Im pulling for the wings in this one though

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Detroit. Don't understand the hard-ons for Columbus when our ****ing ex-captain of 17 years has a final chance to win a Stanley Cup with the legendary Red Wings.

I can understand Tampa Bay: they will play the Habs.

Likewise with Boston: a very entertaining contender.

Well I guess we know what side of the Alfie debate you are on. It's pretty simple. People like CBJ because there's no rivalry to us, Foligno was a well-liked player, and they haven't had much success (ie the underdog story). Your apparent inability to comprehend others' points of view on a debate where there is a very large variability of opinion are what's keeping you from understanding why people dig CBJ and not necessarily Detroit.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Always cheer for the underdogs so i am going with the Jackets.

 

[source]

Well I guess we know what side of the Alfie debate you are on. It's pretty simple. People like CBJ because there's no rivalry to us, Foligno was a well-liked player, and they haven't had much success (ie the underdog story). Your apparent inability to comprehend others' points of view on a debate where there is a very large variability of opinion are what's keeping you from understanding why people dig CBJ and not necessarily Detroit.

For those that take it personally: learn to forgive. I don't take it personally because I empathize with the man. You're right that I don't fully comprehend the angry Alfredsson-haters on this issue; no one has presented a rational explanation to me for the bitterness so many internet posters feel for Alfredsson. I just see ugliness.

With Columbus, you have a team that will almost certainly be pummelled by the Bruins. With Detroit, they have a history with Pittsburgh, and a real shot at beating them.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

For those that take it personally: learn to forgive. I don't take it personally because I empathize with the man. You're right that I don't fully comprehend the angry Alfredsson-haters on this issue; no one has presented a rational explanation to me for the bitterness so many internet posters feel for Alfredsson. I just see ugliness.

With Columbus, you have a team that will almost certainly be pummelled by the Bruins. With Detroit, they have a history with Pittsburgh, and a real shot at beating them.

Hey fair enough. I don't necessarily agree with it either, but I'm just saying there are a ton of people on here that would love to see Alfie bite the dust hard in the playoffs. Personally I'd like to see Columbus make some noise in the playoffs, but I agree with you, they're not getting out of the first round.

 

[Lenny the Lynx]

Which team in the East are you pulling for in the playoffs?

...for me it's Tampa because of what St. Louis did to them...

I don't know if I'm the only one but I stared at this for like 2 minutes trying to remember what the St Louis Blues did to the Lightning. Marty, right.

I don't really get behind anyone but the Sens but I guess I have to cheer for Alfie. Or the BJs because they are new, and I like the fact that they fire a cannon when they score.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

I don't know if I'm the only one but I stared at this for like 2 minutes trying to remember what the St Louis Blues did to the Lightning. Marty, right.

I don't really get behind anyone but the Sens but I guess I have to cheer for Alfie. Or the BJs because they are new, and I like the fact that they fire a cannon when they score.

 

[Philoops]

Leggo Lumbus, screw alfie

 

[cage]

Detroit. I let go of the emotions and want to see Alfie win

I also don't cheer against NYR as it only helps the NHL if the biggest sports market is involved

 

[great1]

1. Detroit for Alfie
2. Boston

 

[Slow Hands]

It's more of a matter of pulling for things to happen.

For example, I would love to see Montreal get the beating of a lifetime. Ideally, they get beat down so hard that there is no dignity left for them or their fans. Something similar to last year would be great.

I also want Detroit to get embarrassed. Ideally, Alfie gets Pominvilled.