Support whoever you want. Just know that if they’re rivals you will see some shit talking. Lol
BubbaSpanks
I do
phonesmahones
I hate 31 teams, but do whatever you want.
OkBarnacle9338
Yes!
mingomcgoo
It is ok to support ANY TEAM playing against the Maple leafs
JeffersonStarscream
I mean, you’re not gonna, like, go to jail for it or anything.
rerun6977
Come playoff time and my team ain’t there, I root for whoever is not on my « list »
No-Material-23
Yes, it’s ok.
I’m a fan of the Penguins, and any team playing Philly.
RockyB95
You do you
JadeHellbringer
Sure. I do. I grew up in a family of Bruins fans (I’m third-generation), but was raised in Denver- so when the Avalanche came to town, I was a teenager and just thrilled to have the NHL in town. So I support both teams roughly equally, when they face each other that one or two times a year I just hope for whichever one needs the points in the standings more to win it (preferably in OT).
2sacred2relate
This reminds me of that scene in Shawshank where Red finally gets out of prison and keeps asking for permission to take a piss.
You’re free now, you can do whatever you like.
TUNA-19
Someone already beat me to the “any team but the leafs”. But for real. ANY team but the leafs…
Niet501
Do whatever makes you happy. It aint that deep.
I’ve been a Wings fan my whole life. When they went downhill after 2016, I started watching the Caps because their/Ovi’s quest for the cup intrigued me. That’s when I realized I just like watching good hockey. I’ll always be a Wings fan, but now I’ll watch good/fun teams, and fun matchups. That mentality made me a hockey fan, not just a Red Wings fan. I enjoy the game many times more than I used to thanks to rooting for other teams, especially in the playoffs.
I cant wait to put all this new love and excitement for the game into Red Wings playoff games.
Philhughes_85
I follow the Oilers in the West conference and Islanders in the east
LogieThePerogie
Im a vegas fan
i get hated too much to cheer for another team lol
Lavs1985
I would say no, but who am I to judge.
Empty-Refuse8923
No prison
NoSignature7630
Supporting multiple teams is like having a favorite ice cream flavor – why choose just one? Enjoy the game!
mastrochr
Bruins and Sharks. So yes.
okrmo
I have a team I follow in every division so yeah it’s completely fine.
NightHaunted
Do whatever you want man it’s a kid’s game
Fleganhimer
Yep, there’s only one rule and that’s that you should chose to cheer for whatever team you want. There is, however, an addendum to that rule which is that it shouldn’t be Philly.
Ok_Orchid7131
I mean my team is the Flyers, but i’ve always liked the Sharks, other side of the country, different division, but when they play each other, there is no doubt who i am rooting for.
Canadian__Ninja
No you’re only allowed to like one team. If Gary finds out you like more than one he’s going to find you while you sleep and break your kneecaps
Dry_Yam_8049
Yes. One for each conference
mudamuckinjedi
I say it is ok as long as they ain’t in the same division. Personally I think it is acceptable to have two favorites as long as they are not in the same conference. I’m a Rangers fan through and through but I am also fond of the Chicago Blackhawks.
myfaceaplaceforwomen
Hell yeah brother. Support whomever you like. Just don’t support the kings or the sharks
Optimal-Job-2659
at the end of the day, it’s just the battle of the different colored shirts so yes
mamascan
Sports were never meant to be taken as serious as some do. Live ya lifeee
TapHead488
I don’t necessarily support any other teams, but if the rags get knocked or don’t make the playoffs, I have teams I root for instead.
Never Philly, Toronto or Montreal though.
PrebenInAcapulco
I think if you grew up in a certain city as a fan of a team, but moved to another city permanently then it’s ok to have your original team as your number one team and a local team as your number 2 team so you can watch the games on tv and go to games etc. Like I’m a hawks fan in NYC and I root for the rangers against anyone except the hawks. And I care a lot more about the hawks but it’s nice to have a local team too.
tameris
I cheer for Detroit, Nashville, and Tampa, and it’s funny because I became a fan of each one for different (and kind of weird) reasons.
Detroit because my dad is from Michigan, just south of Detroit, and he had gotten back into the sport in the late 90s during their run of back-to-back Cups, and I was in like pre-school / Kindergarten, at an age where I could actually understand the game and was taught the game because of him. I can’t ever not support the Wings, they were also my first NHL game I ever went to in 2010, when they went to Nashville to play.
Nashville, because back when I was in high school in 2010, they were the only team that I could get on TV here in Alabama, alongside the rare Canes game or Thrashers game, whenever the stations were instead wanting to show me football, baseball, NASCAR, basketball, or anything else. So I really became their fan out of them being the closest NHL team to me and them being the most common team I could watch on tv.
Tampa I became a fan of because I was really into the NHL video games in high school, and while starting one of the Be-A-Pro game modes, my dude got drafted by Tampa, and that somehow led me to getting interested in the actual team, and then became a fan of them.
_Tranquil_Dude
Yes.
I support the Penguins and the Ducks.
ejens1515
I think it’s fine. I’m from Seattle and have been a penguins fan my entire life (dad is from the Pittsburgh area) and now that Seattle has a team their my #2 and I actively root for them
AresandAthena123
I like the Leafs and the Habs…but I will shit talk either if need be…
Dankleberg__
I mean Im a penguins fan but I like edmonton cause my dad gives me crap that I support an american team (I dont know if he knows that their players are canadians lol). And then gives me shit for liking multiple teams, 🤷♂️ idk like whatever
bluecheckthis
No
ScrumpyRumpler
Is it just me or have the last several days on this sub been filled with people posting and asking about supporting different teams, picking a new team, jumping ship, having a 2nd fav team, etc. Jesus Christ people – pick a fuckin team and buckle the fuck up.
ChampionTop6932
Dirty slut. Pick 1 and stick with it.
Rare-Gas-17
No
Intelligent-Bill-821
as long as you don’t support the Oilers, you’re good!
_6siXty6_
Sure. I’m diehard Carolina fan, but cheer on Flames cause they’re my hometown team. Don’t let people get you down with « true fan » nonsense.
Potatomash11
You can do whatever you want.
Handsignals24
No, and if you do, Gary Bettman personally comes to your residence and beats you to death with a goalie mask.
quicksilver425
It’s not about who you root for. It’s who you despise that is important.
45 Comments
Support whoever you want. Just know that if they’re rivals you will see some shit talking. Lol
I do
I hate 31 teams, but do whatever you want.
Yes!
It is ok to support ANY TEAM playing against the Maple leafs
I mean, you’re not gonna, like, go to jail for it or anything.
Come playoff time and my team ain’t there, I root for whoever is not on my « list »
Yes, it’s ok.
I’m a fan of the Penguins, and any team playing Philly.
You do you
Sure. I do. I grew up in a family of Bruins fans (I’m third-generation), but was raised in Denver- so when the Avalanche came to town, I was a teenager and just thrilled to have the NHL in town. So I support both teams roughly equally, when they face each other that one or two times a year I just hope for whichever one needs the points in the standings more to win it (preferably in OT).
This reminds me of that scene in Shawshank where Red finally gets out of prison and keeps asking for permission to take a piss.
You’re free now, you can do whatever you like.
Someone already beat me to the “any team but the leafs”. But for real. ANY team but the leafs…
Do whatever makes you happy. It aint that deep.
I’ve been a Wings fan my whole life. When they went downhill after 2016, I started watching the Caps because their/Ovi’s quest for the cup intrigued me. That’s when I realized I just like watching good hockey. I’ll always be a Wings fan, but now I’ll watch good/fun teams, and fun matchups. That mentality made me a hockey fan, not just a Red Wings fan. I enjoy the game many times more than I used to thanks to rooting for other teams, especially in the playoffs.
I cant wait to put all this new love and excitement for the game into Red Wings playoff games.
I follow the Oilers in the West conference and Islanders in the east
Im a vegas fan
i get hated too much to cheer for another team lol
I would say no, but who am I to judge.
No prison
Supporting multiple teams is like having a favorite ice cream flavor – why choose just one? Enjoy the game!
Bruins and Sharks. So yes.
I have a team I follow in every division so yeah it’s completely fine.
Do whatever you want man it’s a kid’s game
Yep, there’s only one rule and that’s that you should chose to cheer for whatever team you want. There is, however, an addendum to that rule which is that it shouldn’t be Philly.
I mean my team is the Flyers, but i’ve always liked the Sharks, other side of the country, different division, but when they play each other, there is no doubt who i am rooting for.
No you’re only allowed to like one team. If Gary finds out you like more than one he’s going to find you while you sleep and break your kneecaps
Yes. One for each conference
I say it is ok as long as they ain’t in the same division. Personally I think it is acceptable to have two favorites as long as they are not in the same conference. I’m a Rangers fan through and through but I am also fond of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Hell yeah brother. Support whomever you like. Just don’t support the kings or the sharks
at the end of the day, it’s just the battle of the different colored shirts so yes
Sports were never meant to be taken as serious as some do. Live ya lifeee
I don’t necessarily support any other teams, but if the rags get knocked or don’t make the playoffs, I have teams I root for instead.
Never Philly, Toronto or Montreal though.
I think if you grew up in a certain city as a fan of a team, but moved to another city permanently then it’s ok to have your original team as your number one team and a local team as your number 2 team so you can watch the games on tv and go to games etc. Like I’m a hawks fan in NYC and I root for the rangers against anyone except the hawks. And I care a lot more about the hawks but it’s nice to have a local team too.
I cheer for Detroit, Nashville, and Tampa, and it’s funny because I became a fan of each one for different (and kind of weird) reasons.
Detroit because my dad is from Michigan, just south of Detroit, and he had gotten back into the sport in the late 90s during their run of back-to-back Cups, and I was in like pre-school / Kindergarten, at an age where I could actually understand the game and was taught the game because of him. I can’t ever not support the Wings, they were also my first NHL game I ever went to in 2010, when they went to Nashville to play.
Nashville, because back when I was in high school in 2010, they were the only team that I could get on TV here in Alabama, alongside the rare Canes game or Thrashers game, whenever the stations were instead wanting to show me football, baseball, NASCAR, basketball, or anything else. So I really became their fan out of them being the closest NHL team to me and them being the most common team I could watch on tv.
Tampa I became a fan of because I was really into the NHL video games in high school, and while starting one of the Be-A-Pro game modes, my dude got drafted by Tampa, and that somehow led me to getting interested in the actual team, and then became a fan of them.
Yes.
I support the Penguins and the Ducks.
I think it’s fine. I’m from Seattle and have been a penguins fan my entire life (dad is from the Pittsburgh area) and now that Seattle has a team their my #2 and I actively root for them
I like the Leafs and the Habs…but I will shit talk either if need be…
I mean Im a penguins fan but I like edmonton cause my dad gives me crap that I support an american team (I dont know if he knows that their players are canadians lol). And then gives me shit for liking multiple teams, 🤷♂️ idk like whatever
No
Is it just me or have the last several days on this sub been filled with people posting and asking about supporting different teams, picking a new team, jumping ship, having a 2nd fav team, etc. Jesus Christ people – pick a fuckin team and buckle the fuck up.
Dirty slut. Pick 1 and stick with it.
No
as long as you don’t support the Oilers, you’re good!
Sure. I’m diehard Carolina fan, but cheer on Flames cause they’re my hometown team. Don’t let people get you down with « true fan » nonsense.
You can do whatever you want.
No, and if you do, Gary Bettman personally comes to your residence and beats you to death with a goalie mask.
It’s not about who you root for. It’s who you despise that is important.