Getting Caught Up: Fans Are in a Class Of Their Own

  Ok Bill, I'll go rounds with you. You MUST think that you are the "know all" of hockey trivia. I'm going on record right now saying that I am not, but I am positive that I know a lot more about even the Avs without having to look up fun facts.

So you think that there are other teams and fans that are more dedicated and have a richer history then the Wings? Yes, I agree with you. I think the Habs and Leafs do. Other than those two teams, I think the Wings have a great fan base and a tremendously RICH history. They are an Original Six organization. Let's review Denver's history.

Colorado hockey franchises have 3 championships to their name. Yes, I did look up one of the championships, but only because I never followed the WHA.. and that was with the Nordiques! The Avs won 2, the Nordiques won 1 WHA championship. The Rockies were worse than the Wings (as were the Nordiques) and I can't say that Scouts were any better. If you have no idea who I'm talking about, look up your teams history.

And where do you get asking about Delvecchio and Redmond? Mickey is the Wings color analyst... I'm pretty sure we know why he's famous around here and as for Alex, his #10 is hanging in the rafters of JLA and in the HHOF.. we know what he did.

As for the Avs, if you want to make excuses and say that poor officiating and injuries cost you team the next round just look at your starting goalies GAA. It is terrible. THAT is why the Avs are losing. Sakic was a great player. Foppa was a great player. Hejduk hasn't done anything at all this series. You have a good bunch of up and coming guys, but who else do you have? The Avs simply can't produce like the Wings lines can. We were there. I know what I'm talking about. From 2003 to 2005, we BARELY made is out of round 1, if at all! Since the cap, though, I think it is safe to say that we never needed to "buy" a Cup. Our young talent is seemingly endless right now.

As for the JLA and "Hockeytown", if you only knew how bad the economy is here you would **** a brick. People just can't go to the games anymore. We can't afford it. Our governor ***** and she is running all of the companies out of the state. Luckily out sports (sans Lions) are actually doing good. Hockeytown was a great way for Ilitch to make money.

I agree that the Avs fans are class-less, and yes I know I am going to get a TON of hate replies on this. The rivalry is over, yet you still would rather attempt an insult against the Wings with your "Red Wings Suck" cheers and bumper stickers then to cheer on your team. Detroit may be a hole, but it is a lot classier than Denver in my book.

Special Note- earlier posts had sayings that Detroit was not classy and a was the "trashiest dump in America."  I had to take a shot at this comment too.

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