Who Have I Been Rooting For So Far This Season?

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  • @jamesmiller8018
    @jamesmiller8018 15 годин тому +31

    You do a great job at fairly covering news for every team in the league. I’m a ducks fan but have been happy to see their organization/media embrace you. Well deserved 👏

  • @mbertrand
    @mbertrand 16 годин тому +39

    Nice to see the Ducks be a positive in something this season.

  • @jamesstemmler7620
    @jamesstemmler7620 16 годин тому +10

    The way you feel about watching Boston Vancouver or Dallas playing each other is how I feel about Toronto and Vancouver. They are my 1 and 2. And the 2 times a year they play each other is nice cuz I can kinda just go cool whoever wins and whoever loses doesn't particularly matter to me. Funny enough I find myself cheering for goals on each side when they happen. So TWICE THE CHEERING lol!!

  • @Jweldsandlifts
    @Jweldsandlifts 15 годин тому +22

    Maybe it’s a case of Stockholm syndrome, but I cant imagine myself not cheering for the Sabres no matter how many times they have let me down. I moonlight as a Flames fan as my west team, love the city and the people. I live in Ottawa and would be a fan but the games are almost always blacked out so why bother?

    • @Kaspisify
      @Kaspisify 2 години тому +1

      It is kind of like that yeah. It's that toxic relationship that you just cannot shake because "maybe this time she'll change". I know we're not quite in the same boat, but still. Friendly greetings from a Flyers fan haha.

    • @madeinedmundston
      @madeinedmundston Годину тому +2

      Nhl need to fricking end rhose blackout...they hurt the game and team for a couple of bucks.

  • @Plaskman
    @Plaskman 15 годин тому +11

    I'm swedish and I usually cheer for teams with young players breaking out from Sweden. With that being said I will always root for BUF, WPG, OTT, MTL and CBJ because how insane it will it be to see them win the Cup.

    • @AreYouKittenMeRtNow
      @AreYouKittenMeRtNow 14 годин тому +4

      My family immigrated to the US from Tidaholm area, Sabres are my home team but I also tend to follow/root for Swedish players and the teams that have more Swedes ❤

    • @Plaskman
      @Plaskman 14 годин тому

      @AreYouKittenMeRtNow Nice! The surroundings of Tidaholm are somewhat famous for the age of the names of their villages. They are so old we have no idea what they means and they are possible pre-germanic in their origin...

    • @Plaskman
      @Plaskman 14 годин тому

      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falk%C3%B6ping?searchToken=1xx0zdyl2tvpvirbej75i9tv4
      😂 The nearby town of Falköping is perhaps the longest settled place in Scandinavia and famous for its ancient monuments

    • @clydeblair9622
      @clydeblair9622 13 годин тому +2

      Not Detroit?

    • @heathclark318
      @heathclark318 12 годин тому +2

      ​@@clydeblair9622was going to say the same given Lidstrom and currently Raymond and Edvinsson

  • @Dutchovenderlinde
    @Dutchovenderlinde 15 годин тому +9

    Avs, Sharks and Sabres for me. I also do root for Dallas when they're not playing the others cause Robo's my second-favorite player in the league. Mixed bag of emotions this season.

  • @exeter1985
    @exeter1985 Годину тому +1

    At only 3:00 into the video, and I'm yelling, "You have 2 Columbus magnets on the board!"

  • @ethanburns4011
    @ethanburns4011 16 годин тому +14

    Sucks to be a Pittsburgh fan rn. Bottom of the power rankings and Shannon hates us.

    • @AaronPatterson-mn2oj
      @AaronPatterson-mn2oj 5 годин тому +1

      Lets go Red Wings!

    • @TheToni9234
      @TheToni9234 4 години тому +2

      He does not hate you, he just thinks you have won enough recently. So do I and probably 80 percent of hockey fans who don't cheer for the Penguins.

    • @TheSnapback
      @TheSnapback 4 години тому +1

      @@ethanburns4011 3 cups in the past 15 years and you're complaining... how spoiled 😂

  • @elizabethcheever3110
    @elizabethcheever3110 13 годин тому +15

    THG, the Canes and Canes fans need and want your fandom.

    • @philtorrez4198
      @philtorrez4198 3 години тому +1

      Not even a resident or a fan, but that team has been COOKING for a few years now. I would love nothing more than to see “LGC” in lieu of “LGRW” any day. May the Red Wings forever rest in the basement, Amen.

  • @SMA2343
    @SMA2343 14 годин тому +14

    For me: Canucks and Hurricanes.
    Honorary mention: Capitals because of Ovi. I wanna see him break the goal record.

  • @zept2170
    @zept2170 16 годин тому +4

    This is a big coincidence but I made a opinion charts for the big 5 major league sports.
    My top three NHL teams are Devils, Sharks and Jets. Missed the Devils Sharks game, went to see David Gilmour at the Garden that night.
    Also Korn was awesome live if I didn't mention it, I have missed a few Livestreams, been busy.

  • @shellisherwood
    @shellisherwood 14 годин тому +3

    The Blues are in my home area and super disappointing this year, I am huge Winnipeg Fan, also the Caps and the Canes

  • @zarajday
    @zarajday 15 годин тому +4

    Considering where you've put Tampa Bay, I can confirm that you are very fair to teams you don't like because you're almost always rating Tampa higher in power rankings than me and I actually want them to win lol.

  • @Monarch98
    @Monarch98 15 годин тому +16

    You put Columbus up there twice. The last two spots are current and alternate logos

    • @gideon4942
      @gideon4942 14 годин тому +2

      He realized at 8:05

  • @chivy761
    @chivy761 13 годин тому +2

    I'm in a tough spot, I fell in love with Iginla and his flames...I suffer now. At least I have oilers as number 2, vancouver number 3, and winnipeg number 4.

  • @drock13
    @drock13 15 годин тому +2

    As a Bolts fan , I get it 😂 . Also been watching since 2018, I’ve never gotten the impression that we were disliked in anyway so I always find it funny when other fanbases get up in arms in the comments.
    For me this year other then Tampa
    1. Nashville 2. Vancouver 3. Seattle 4. Carolina 5. Columbus

  • @heldermoreira8554
    @heldermoreira8554 15 годин тому +2

    Shannon embracing the universal love, good for you !!...

  • @Your_Role_Model
    @Your_Role_Model Годину тому +2

    As a Panthers fan, I totally understand the whole 'each team has its personality,' which what made me fall madly in love with the roster that Zito has been putting together. To me, they are the F--- You squad. We got guys like Tkachuk, Bennett...enough said. 😅

  • @DazzleQuality
    @DazzleQuality 16 годин тому +3

    All the Canadian politeness can't hide that he doesn't like the Oilers.

  • @Mayor_Of_Eureka17
    @Mayor_Of_Eureka17 16 годин тому +6

    Caps = Satisfaction

  • @RRaquello
    @RRaquello 13 годин тому +2

    Fans of certain teams have to just watch the games because they enjoy hockey and not expect anything from their teams, ever. And if they get their 25-35 wins a year, you have to enjoy those. In that category I'd put Buffalo, Columbus, Ottawa, the Islanders and my very own Flames. None of those teams are ever going to win anything. I'd like to see Buffalo do well, but with their stumbling around this year, when they seem to have pretty good talent, I don't think we're ever going to see them in the playoffs again.

  • @oliverroo59
    @oliverroo59 10 годин тому +1

    I'm an Avs fan but I'll root for McDavid. He's one of the best to ever do it and he deserves a Cup. I also jumped on the Florida bandwagon the last few years because they're just so damn fun to watch.

  • @MarkCMG
    @MarkCMG 15 годин тому +2

    Thanks for the video! For me, Blackhawks, Avs, Canes, Knights, Kraken, Bolts, Wings, Rangers, Flyers, and Kings (a bit), Hawks first, all others in various amounts, but Avs, Canes, and Knights tend to be second tier, and maybe Rangers in that mix due to Panarin and Wings due to Debrincat and Kane. Go, Jets, this year though because a good story is always compelling.

  • @BPhillips2000
    @BPhillips2000 15 годин тому +1

    12:32 ...that's actually a really good point.

  • @ezearl84
    @ezearl84 14 годин тому +1

    I can see the whole Leafs thing as a Bruins fan. Especially as a Canadian, they usually have no big reasons to root against them (players mainly).

  • @StevenPalmer-cs5ix
    @StevenPalmer-cs5ix 12 годин тому

    During the Sedin era, I was at a Sharks game where they hosted the Canucks. There was a decent contingent of Vancouver fans in attendance. It was a hard fought contest which Vancouver won. After the game we shook hands with the Canucks fans sitting behind us. Their comments were, "This is a great hockey town." and "We'll see you in the playoffs."

  • @jack-cn9yu
    @jack-cn9yu 16 годин тому +2

    As a Tampa fan, I get it. We embrace it Most of the league hates us lol

  • @slyywalkr
    @slyywalkr 4 години тому

    As a Canucks fan I feel a siblingship with buffalo coming into the league together and having a similar experience throughout

  • @CreamyItalian
    @CreamyItalian 14 годин тому +1

    Thanks for being honest about the Sharks, and the Cali teams. I really disliked the Canucks after the 2011 WCF game 5 2OT Bieksa goal. It was on my birthday so that dampened my day. Love the channel! (edit: I don't feel that way now. Usually dislike teams that just ended the Sharks season.)

  • @kotaplumbingandheating
    @kotaplumbingandheating 15 годин тому +1

    Love the old orca jersey!

  • @rockland3625
    @rockland3625 15 годин тому +2

    The channel should be actively hoping for a leaf playoff run just for the financial gain in itself.
    Personal feelings aside lol

    • @TheHockeyGuy
      @TheHockeyGuy  15 годин тому +5

      I have pointed that out many times over the years

  • @generalimlerith8356
    @generalimlerith8356 16 годин тому +1

    As. A flames fan better than I expected which is great I’m hoping wolf can continue to improve Shannon’s feelings about us lol

  • @ThomasCook-j8b
    @ThomasCook-j8b 15 годин тому +2

    I root for Hockey South, Florida , Tampa, Carolina..

  • @PHX787
    @PHX787 8 годин тому +1

    Its rough for me cuz:
    2024 TOP teams: CBJ, and it WAS Coyotes....well now Im adding Minnesota to the top line this season. Ive always liked the Wild but theyve been amazing to watch this season so they're my new favorite team in the west.
    Next favorites: Florida, Habs, Seattle, Saint Louis
    rest im just meh about but
    Disliked teams: Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Vegas, LA Kings, Rangers.

  • @ApolloandZak
    @ApolloandZak 12 годин тому +1

    I root for Kuch because he is so misunderstood by most fans and media and he thinks the game better than anyone.

  • @ipsbz
    @ipsbz 15 годин тому +1

    Knowing THG is a big Bruins fan, I found it ironic and funny that he cheers for the Leafs to have playoff success. I'm not a Bruins fan at all, and every year, I celebrate them ending Toronto's season 😅

  • @jacobeberhardt1649
    @jacobeberhardt1649 16 годин тому +9

    I'm rooting for Alex Ovechkin and Conor McMichael this year. Both are exceeding my expectations.

  • @clydeblair9622
    @clydeblair9622 13 годин тому +1

    'Have trouble making up your mind? Well yes and no.'

  • @zZach___
    @zZach___ 12 годин тому

    Jumping from 30/30 to 5/32, what a journey.
    *Edit* Ducks should absolutely back up the brinks truck for Marner. Get a bonafide Top 6 Winger who is Right Handed on a team that literally has 5 righties on their entire roster. Plus he seems like a laid back kind of guy who would enjoy having to deal with next to no media.

  • @joestrik1911
    @joestrik1911 16 годин тому +1

    Thank you Shannon, captain of the Mitch Marner defense squad

  • @BoyNamedSue4
    @BoyNamedSue4 14 годин тому +1

    YES! YES! YES! We did it boys! The Ducks are in the top five!

  • @unknown23hornet22
    @unknown23hornet22 16 годин тому +8

    I hope kraken beat the golden knights record for fastest team to win a stanley cup. I don't think they will but I can hope.

  • @CH2716
    @CH2716 12 годин тому

    2011 Stanley Cup Finals was probably an interesting roller-coaster ride for you being a Canucks and Bruins fan lol

  • @joesapletal3073
    @joesapletal3073 6 годин тому +1

    How about using the crest for the Wild, not the state name.

  • @andyq524
    @andyq524 15 годин тому +1

    "I think they're better than their record." - THG on the Red Wings
    I've watched all but the 2 15:49 NHL Network exclusive Red Wings games. They are not better than their record. In fact, they have won some games they should've lost that Talbot has carried them to victory.

  • @JPMadden
    @JPMadden 15 годин тому +1

    As a Bruins fan, I'm rooting for Buffalo to make the playoffs and Toronto to win the Cup.

  • @pipepicasso8112
    @pipepicasso8112 Годину тому

    For me, top 5
    1. Panthers
    2. Stars
    3. Oilers
    4. Blue Jackets
    5. Hurricanes
    Bottom 5
    5. Rangers
    4. Senators
    3. Blues
    2. Islanders
    1. Capitals

  • @SnarlyCharly
    @SnarlyCharly 12 годин тому +1

    You said the Canes don't NEED your fandom cause we're already good enough... can you at least be a fan of our goalies then? 😂

  • @adambarnes4191
    @adambarnes4191 27 хвилин тому

    Life-long Rangers fan. Have found myself becoming a Canucks fan after watching their AHL team on the East Coast. #3 Avs.

  • @ilznidiotic
    @ilznidiotic 14 годин тому +1

    I knew the Pens were going to be in the bottom tier. You know why? Because Shannon is a good and decent person!

  • @sportingchances9761
    @sportingchances9761 12 годин тому

    I could never imagine rooting for Marner or the Leafs as a whole for that matter.

  • @AvsHockeyMan
    @AvsHockeyMan 6 годин тому

    For me it’s Avalanche, Sharks, and then any team winning over a central division rival 😎

  • @FoodFollow
    @FoodFollow 14 годин тому +1

    Marner's not going anywhere. It's all a negotiation ploy. He bleeds blue. He lives just north of me and loves it here.

  • @NegativeCreepShow
    @NegativeCreepShow 16 годин тому +7

    I’m a Flyers fan, but on the side I’m rooting for Ovi to get the record!

    • @Jibily1
      @Jibily1 15 годин тому +1

      Devils fan. Agreed.

  • @drew10981
    @drew10981 7 годин тому

    Yea hear that California? The plan is working!
    All together now!
    "One of us! One of us! One of us! One of us!"

  • @kellyagnew3649
    @kellyagnew3649 2 години тому

    Too long didnt watch, all I gleaned is that THG is now a leafs fan. Welcome to the legion

  • @christopherkuzek9816
    @christopherkuzek9816 16 годин тому +3

    will never get tired of watching the buds out in the first round, sorry but dangle tears are sweeeeeet like honey

  • @higgs31
    @higgs31 12 годин тому

    Having been a subscriber since 2016, this is so funny thinking back to which teams you disliked back then. I wonder how you would have reacted if we showed 2016 THG this video

  • @1ggage334
    @1ggage334 7 хвилин тому

    I watch ur videos all the time and just subscribed

  • @4517onlyglory
    @4517onlyglory 14 годин тому +1

    You put every team of metro in the second row btw

  • @FHL-Devils
    @FHL-Devils 16 годин тому +5

    Ooof. Devils & Rangers side-by-side. That's not how Rivalries work Shannon!!!

  • @penaltyboxgaming7403
    @penaltyboxgaming7403 16 годин тому +1

    Columbus was twice

  • @TheRandomRedSoxGuy
    @TheRandomRedSoxGuy 6 годин тому

    My teams are the Ducks and Bruins. I wouldn’t put either team at one or two, it’s more like they’re an interchangeable 1A and 1B. (I was born and raised in Southern California to a Boston family, and the Ducks are the ONLY - absolute ONLY - Southern California based sports team that I root for.)
    For a long time the Panthers were third, until they started winning and always beating the Bruins in the process. 🤣 (The fact that their new bandwagon fans suddenly got snarky didn’t help.)
    For a long time my fourth was Nashville, behind Florida. Now Nashville has moved up to my third. Seattle has been close to the top as well due to shiny expansion team bias, that will probably wear off as the years go on.

  • @not2tees
    @not2tees 8 годин тому

    He likes the Flames!!!!!!

  • @Oldtymehockey67
    @Oldtymehockey67 9 годин тому

    As a former Canadian, now in California, I can’t stand the California teams, especially LA.
    I find myself cheering for all the Canadian teams(especially Edmonton), except Toronto!
    Also root for a couple of others here in the States like Detroit & Minnesota.
    Even Seattle.

  • @chromdom9301
    @chromdom9301 9 годин тому

    Ah yes! Columbus and Winnipeg. This season especially, easily mistaken for each other!

  • @timsretirementjourney8323
    @timsretirementjourney8323 7 годин тому

    As a Leafs / Canucks fan I'd be pretty upset to see them let Marner walk, but if they ever did I'd hope for him to end up on the Canucks. Really I think if Graig Berube has any say in it I assume the Leafs are going to sign him.

  • @rix911
    @rix911 7 годин тому

    You've got the blue jackets on there twice lol

  • @SIHLoffical
    @SIHLoffical 16 годин тому +1

    You have CBJ twice (at least in the beginning)

    • @rantanen1
      @rantanen1 16 годин тому

      Yea you could've watched the video for like 4 minutes and found out he knows about it too. I don't understand making comments before watching any of the video
      I'm sure there are youtubers who make mistakes at start of videos on purpose to drive up engagement in the comments

    • @SIHLoffical
      @SIHLoffical 14 годин тому +1

      I saw when he noticed

  • @ShenmueAtheist
    @ShenmueAtheist 15 годин тому +1

    As someone who followed and loved the Avs throughout most of their history I'm right there with you on them. Not a fan of the current roster, the way the team plays, the announcers, or the modern Avs fans. I'm definitely more partial to Utah, Winnipeg, and Florida these days.

    • @Dutchovenderlinde
      @Dutchovenderlinde 14 годин тому

      As an Avs fan, while I completely disagree with you on how the team plays and the announcers...our fans can be very annoying just because of all the doomers when there's a smidge of struggle. And the roster isn't the best - Nichushkin and the goaltenders hold the team back. But damnit, I love Mack, Makar, Moose, Lehky...

    • @arcadeshift5071
      @arcadeshift5071 6 годин тому +1

      Avs fans aren't disliked around the league for being doomers. They're disliked for being cocky, toxic online, unwelcoming to away fans and unbecoming as away fans in other buildings, not being super knowledgable as hockey fans, etc. Your commentators are listenable only for amusement (biggest homers in the league). I'd go a step further and say people born and raised in Colorado are among the least friendly people in the US. There's very little authentic culture in the mountain west; it's a place for transplants, people with money, etc. There's not a great sense of community. ​@@Dutchovenderlinde

  • @justinmiller5660
    @justinmiller5660 10 годин тому

    looks like you had the bluejackets on there 2x. the standard logo and the cannon logo.

  • @justinpalumbo2447
    @justinpalumbo2447 14 годин тому

    Left coast, best coast, letssss goooooo

  • @kyledouglas1394
    @kyledouglas1394 16 годин тому

    Always root for Toronto, Colorado, and Washington, always root against Boston, Vegas, and Pittsburgh, and everyone else fluctuates. I was pulling for Nashville this year, as well San Jose, Winnipeg, and Ottawa this season. That last one feels like blasphemy.

  • @shaman2384
    @shaman2384 8 годин тому

    I dont want Jets to succeed or win cup. They are still one of the teams I would like to watch in the playoffs. Fantastic team game and ~goat(?) goalie.

  • @BeastOfMetal1989
    @BeastOfMetal1989 6 годин тому +1

    Nobody's going to believe you root for the Leafs some nights? You've already admitted to a financial bias in this regard. Anyone who's heard that will not be surprised.

  • @dakotadepadre492
    @dakotadepadre492 2 години тому

    Islanders fans don't even enjoy watching Islanders style hockey lol

  • @earheadsix4119
    @earheadsix4119 12 годин тому

    Well I’ll put Seattle at the top of my board.

  • @alexmcvetty2340
    @alexmcvetty2340 12 годин тому +2

    Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panrhers - where I grew up and where I live now!

  • @buckminsterfullerene11
    @buckminsterfullerene11 8 годин тому +1

    You're always rooting for the Sabres, Senators and Maple Leafs to beat Boston, so you should have placed them in front of them. The only reason TKG liked the Bruins in the beginning was to spite his father.

    • @TheHockeyGuy
      @TheHockeyGuy  8 годин тому +1

      Incorrect. I liked them because of Neely, Moog and Bourque. My father being a Habs fan was unrelated, but it made it fun to watch with him. I haven't rooted against Boston, so no clue what you're getting at. I don't get angry when Boston loses, but I didn't get angry when Vancouver lost against Edmonton either.
      I guess you know me better than I do. I have Bruins jackets, a robe, and that was my first jersey ever, but you apparently know better than I do.

    • @buckminsterfullerene11
      @buckminsterfullerene11 7 годин тому

      @@TheHockeyGuy Yeah, sure. As a fan of the Bruins since the last 40+ years I recognize another Bruins fan. You loved the Canucks and Stars as a franchise not as a player or two like the Bruins. But, you can still go on with this charade you have manifested to deceive the people. I know where your heart lies(pun intended) my friend.

  • @philbegnone6646
    @philbegnone6646 8 годин тому

    I'm surprised your not rooting for totonto, with your hockey crush on Stolartz lol 😆 😂 🤣 😜

    • @TheHockeyGuy
      @TheHockeyGuy  8 годин тому +1

      Not a crush, just have watched him for years and I am glad he is finally getting a chance at a starting job.

  • @cronoros
    @cronoros 16 годин тому

    I can't believe Shannon is biased against my team, they don't even play hockey 😢

  • @christopherkuzek9816
    @christopherkuzek9816 16 годин тому +1

    lmmfao no oilers

  • @jacoblewis6616
    @jacoblewis6616 Годину тому

    Don't you dare take Mitch away from me

  • @Jaimealejandro109
    @Jaimealejandro109 14 годин тому

    I can’t believe you have the preds in the 4th tier given that you live in Nashville Country

  • @FuegoJustinnn
    @FuegoJustinnn 9 годин тому

    As a kings fan I’m proud to be a fan! I know not everyone likes LA because they think we’re some dirty city and all this but I don’t even live in LA and I’m a fan. I live close to La but I’m not in LA. Their are many of us who don’t live in LA but still support and most kings fans I meet are nice not including the drunk people who go to games lol but most of the time I haven’t met a single bad kings fan unless like I said before they’re drunk and have no idea what they’re doing lol. But very rare for me to meet a bad fan

  • @richieb74
    @richieb74 3 години тому

    lol I’m gonna say out loud again for those in the back. The yzerplan ain’t workin!!!

  • @beneasler8868
    @beneasler8868 6 хвилин тому

    So The Hockey Guy doesn't like yellow teams unless they're the Bruins 😂

  • @maximpopov199
    @maximpopov199 16 годин тому

    Hurray ! Toronto Maple Leafs 💙 GoLeafsGo💙

  • @clydeblair9622
    @clydeblair9622 13 годин тому

    Uh uh. Winnipeg for Yvonne.

  • @Klb818
    @Klb818 2 години тому

    Shannon ranked my team anything but first, he must hate them

  • @sighswoons
    @sighswoons 16 годин тому

    GO SENS GO

  • @clydeblair9622
    @clydeblair9622 13 годин тому

    Root for the deserving.

  • @jeffdaigle7491
    @jeffdaigle7491 15 годин тому

    Love these videos go sensgo

  • @clydeblair9622
    @clydeblair9622 13 годин тому

    Philly ahead of Detroit :-(

  • @MartinEngland-cs4ij
    @MartinEngland-cs4ij 16 годин тому +1

    Go cans!!!!!

  • @jasonpaul4308
    @jasonpaul4308 16 годин тому +2

    Winnipeg has been AWESOME to watch this year. Also love seeing the Ducks hit the top 5 🥰

  • @tbd3058
    @tbd3058 14 годин тому +2

    Whether I root against a team is usually linked directly to how my experience with the fanbase has been (online since I’m from Europe). Of course every fanbase has positive exceptions but generally speaking. I find Boston fans the most insufferable of all. Like they have the same compensation issues win or lose and they are always either bragging or salty without any in-between mode. Close second are Dallas Cowboys fans and I can’t root for the Stars because those are the same fans even though I have no actual issue with the Stars. Philly fans are the most obnoxious so those teams are out too. Right now Oilers fans are still on my iffy side a bit after all the Stanley Cup salt although I have to say there were plenty of classy/sporty ones after it was all said and done. Used to absolutely hate everything LA because of the super annoying Kobe Bryant fans, but not any more now.

  • @gabrielrockman
    @gabrielrockman 15 годин тому +3

    In general, sports fans tend to be more annoying when their team is winning than they are when their team is losing. There are some teams where the fans don't handle losing well and blame the refs or complain about the other players. But in general, we tend to have sympathy for teams who lose a lot, and we tend to dislike teams that are always successful (even if they're successful just because they're run properly).
    Toronto seems to be an exception to this - even though they've got a very well publicized inability to find success in the playoffs, they still seem to be rather hated. Buffalo, on the other hand, with their very long streak of not even making the playoffs, is probably one of the least hated teams. Columbus seems to be many people's favorite teams because of Gaudreau, but that's temporary, and probably just for this one season for most people.
    As a Washington fan, I'm aware that we're probably going to be a really hated team in a few years (the capfriendly purchase certainly doesn't help) when we don't enter into a rebuild after Ovechkin retires. People are going to be angry that the Capitals retooled on the fly and didn't need to tank for a few years at the end of Ovechkin's career the way Pittsburgh is going to be doing for the rest of this decade. Usually after a team has success, they need to tank for a few years, get a few superstars in the top 5 or top 10 of the draft, and then after a few years, return to being a contender. But with how well Strome, McMichael, Protas, Dubois, and others are doing, along with Cristall and Leonard coming up next season, it doesn't look like the Capitals will do this. And I know people will hate the Capitals because of it.
    There's already some unfortunate xenophobic hatred from a lot of people who hate Ovechkin because he's Russian, and possibly even some people who hate the Capitals just because they hate Washington DC for political reasons (which ironically has a huge overlap with the people who hate Ovechkin just because he's Russian). There's also some people who really don't want to see Ovechkin pass Gretzky because they think that Ovechkin passing Gretzky in goals will make Gretzky less great. But there's also people who are rooting for the Capitals because they want to see Ovechkin get one last chance (or two last chances, because next season is probably his last) to make a run in the playoffs, as Ovechkin isn't anywhere near Gretzky's level, but he is still a borderline top 10 player of all time.
    And of course, there are also people who root against the Capitals because of Tom Wilson. Which I completely understand because I haven't liked Boston as much because of Marchand.

    • @brandontong759
      @brandontong759 11 годин тому

      Boston, LA and New York are generally hated because their fans can’t handle losing

    • @jkliao6486
      @jkliao6486 9 годин тому

      You just have to answer "ok" rather than "why" to what teams other people dislike.

    • @notoriouseagle1074
      @notoriouseagle1074 8 годин тому

      @@brandontong759 and Tampa can?

  • @VGK2017
    @VGK2017 16 годин тому +1

    The order of teams I cheer for 1) Vegas 2) Ottawa 3) Buffalo. That’s it lol. I hope Buffalo can snap their playoff drought and would be cool to see Ottawa back in. I am Canadian so I believe it or not Oilers fans I did cheer for them in the finals :) Great content THG

  • @Corbysullivan
    @Corbysullivan 16 годин тому

    Go Caps!