Some of the posters have commented on how hard it is to commit 100% to a game or the team this year and I concur.
Personally I just turned 30 so maybe it's a priority, lifestyle thing. I usually watch 70+ games a year, listen to pre/post game coverage on tv or radio and I am a semi-regular caller on 960 Overtime.
I think the biggest factor for my blah feeling about the season this year is the fact that deep down I know its almost a lost season. I mean the team still has a chance at playoffs but there is nothing on the ice performance that inspires a confidence the team has, I dunno 40 wins or so in them?
During the darker years from 09/10 - 13/14 seasons at least the team was competitive until at least late March so the entertainment and engagement level was higher.
Coming off such a great season last year and having the team win a playoff round was amazing. Something has happened 6 months later that has completely altered a lot of emotions here for a lot of fans and I am glad to see I am not the only one feeling this way.
All the best the way of the year but its looking more and more like a looooong winter or frustration.
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