I'm in the same boat. I enjoyed playing hockey as a kid. Feels as though there is a lot less off the field drama with hockey players. Very little politics as well. Just about the sport which is why we watch. Been trying to get more into it but I just don't have the time to really invest. Have randomly been to two games this year. An Avs game in Colorado and saw the Islanders at Barclays this year. Both fun games and good environments. Don't live in a city with a team though so it'll be hard to adopt one. Thought of hopping on the Predators bandwagon since I have so many ties to Nashville and go back a few times a year.

Growing up though, do fondly remember pulling for the Florida Panthers when they made that run to the stanley cup finals 20+ years ago. Scott Mellanby, Ed Jovanowski, Rob Neidermeyer, John Vanbeisbrook. They'd throw rats onto the ice after every goal. Good times.

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