🏒The Vancouver Canucks are my favorite team due to growing up in British Columbia.
🐻I also cheer for the Boston Bruins, despite being a Canucks fan, since before their rivalry in the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.
⭐️The Minnesota North Stars are a sentimental favorite, as I loved their run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1981.
❄️I have a soft spot for the Quebec Nordiques, as they were a rival to the Montreal Canadiens.
⭐️The Dallas Stars, who moved from Minnesota, hold a special place in my heart.
Why are there more than 32 teams listed?
—I included teams that have moved or no longer exist to account for the history of my fandom.
Are these rankings based on current performance?
—No, these rankings are based on my personal connection and history with each team.
Do you root for multiple teams in any given game?
—Yes, I've been known to root for different teams depending on the circumstances.
Have any of your favorite teams won a Stanley Cup?
—Yes, the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche (formerly the Rockies) have won Stanley Cups.
Are there any teams you currently root against?
—No, I prefer to focus on my favorite teams rather than rooting against others.
00:00I rank my favorite NHL teams from 1981 to present.
01:22The Vancouver Canucks are my number one team, as I grew up in British Columbia.
04:41The Boston Bruins are also a favorite, despite being a Canucks fan.
06:38The Minnesota North Stars hold a special place in my heart due to their run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1981.
08:23I have a soft spot for the Quebec Nordiques, as they were a rival to the Montreal Canadiens.
10:46The Dallas Stars, formerly the Minnesota North Stars, are also among my favorites.
14:26I have a sentimental attachment to the Hartford Whalers and the Florida Panthers as well.
18:00The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals are also on my list of favorites.
20:48The Colorado Rockies and Buffalo Sabres round out the top 12.
