Well, if reports are to be believed the Flyers are in final discussion to bring on Tortorella as the next coach.
I've stood by the organization through a LOT of bad decisions, but I will not support a Torts coached team. So I'm accepting offers on who to root for in the next few years.
Straight out are Penguins, Devils, Rangers, Islanders, Capitals, and Bruins. Just too big of longtime rivals for me.
Canadian teams are out because I want at least some shot at a cup.
Tampa is out because that would feel like way too much of a bandwagon jump.
West coast teams are tough just because of time difference.
Some favorites are:
Florida, especially if Giroux resigns there. That said their disappointing play against Tampa and lame fanbase make that tough.
Carolina, a strong choice especially with a Flyers legend behind the bench.
Las Vegas, hard not to root for such a successful expansion team, though the way they treated Galant and some players gives me pause.
Detroit, before moving into the East they were always the Western team I rooted for, but not sure they are ready to take many strides forward yet.
Nashville, Flyers have always made a lot of moves with them and they seem like a great steady organization.
Avalanche, not a lot to dislike about them, but if they win the cup it would feel again a little like hopping on a bandwagon.