NHL: The 10 Teams You Should See in Person in 2008-2009

David Heere by Columnist Written on July 20, 2008
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If you are not a season ticket holder like I am, you have to pick out which select few games you are going to attend. I wrote this article to help you sift through all the games to find which ones you have to see.

 

This is a general list for all teams because I really do not feel like going through 30 teams’ schedules of 82 games and then writing a little blurb for all the teams. I know there are not home games and away games against all teams, but I will offer enough alternatives that if this one team does not come to town you can find another game to watch.

 

I am NOT saying these are the top 10 teams in the league! These are just 10 teams I think are worth seeing in person this upcoming season.

 

 

No. 1 Detroit Red Wings.

 

I hope no explanation is necessary as to why you should go see the defending Stanley Cup Champions. The Red Wings are also an original six team and you should strive, as a hockey fan, to see all six of them play.

 

Another reason you should see this game is because you need to fill the stands with your fans—otherwise the Red Wings fans will come in droves, trust me.

 

 

No. 2 Montreal Canadians.

 

No, they are not the Eastern Conference Champs and, no, they do not have Sidney Crosby.  But, they are an original six team and have the most cups of any franchise. They have a pretty good team this year too, in case you didn't know.

 

The only thing better would be seeing the Canadians play in Montreal, but this is not a bad alternative.

 

 

No. 3 Pittsburgh Penguins.

 

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