They are appreciated down here, by me, and many others. This ****ty ownership has destroyed this team, and turned it's back on the fanbase. We had one of the first year attendance numbers ever in the NHL, and attendance was great for a new hockey market up until the now owners took over ruined the team, and the market. There are plenty of hockey fans here, and we can support an NHL team, given a decent chance, which we never had. Do you really expect a team that doesn't have a winning history to build up a fanbase? If the team moves, it is not our fault, but the ****ty owners and the league abandoning us. And if you any more smart comments post them in the NHL thread, don't litter up my profile with your drivel.