I was wondering what favorite list of current NHL teams are... I only have 5 teams I'd probably buy merchandise related to if they won a Stanley Cup. Kings, Knights, Sharks, Islanders, Jets... In general I don't get merchandise from other teams with a few exceptions like hats/keychains/pucks.
Favorite Teams Overall
1. LA Kings
2. Vegas Knights
3. San Jose not LA Sharks
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4. New York Islanders
5. Winnipeg Jets
6. Dallas Stars
7/8 Tied Devils/Avalanche
After that maybe a team like Tampa... I remember them as expansion team... I liked the black uniforms, had a friend who was big fan that would wear gear/jerseys etc
. If anybody else wants to give a top 10 list or any amt of teams I'd be interested to know
. I really liked Jay Pandolfo for some reason he was a favorite player of mine... I got a #39 Jeff Friesen jersey so was glad to see him win w/ Devils
. I grew up w/ NY/California Sports Channels for any wondering why the odd split. I prefer Western Conference/hockey vastly over the Eastern style of play though. I used to watch all the playoffs as a kid... WAs big fan of Bob Essensa the Shut Out King among others on Jets
. I like Minnesota North Stars/Modano on STars/Belfour... Avalanche I know shafted Kings when I think they had chance to maybe get a cup prior to 2012
. There was just something about them, hard to explain, certain teams or players I had on fantasy keeper leagues like Hejduk from start of his career
. Usually I root against any original 6 team, will pull for Western Conference often. I liked the Penguins in the old EA NHL games so was into them during that Super Mario former Oilers/Kings period to a degree
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