OT: POLL: Who do you consider our biggest rival right now ?

[ViD]

Considering last seasons, division realignment etc, who do you consider our biggest rival right now ?

For me personally Tampa Bay emerged as a rival even more so than Pittsburgh. Detroit is no longer there, so I’d say it’s between those two

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[Byrral]

I don't think they have a rival. Tampa could get there but they'd have to be in their division going forward and that's not going to happen. Need to get back to the Metro so they can continue forming some rivals.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Ourselves.

 

[ViD]

I don't think they have a rival. Tampa could get there but they'd have to be in their division going forward and that's not going to happen. Need to get back to the Metro so they can continue forming some rivals.

Gotta be some teams that you feel pumped to see the Jackets play a bit more than others. I think Tampa and Pittsburgh are those two now, Winnipeg certainly be interesting next year if they are going to play each other

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Pierre-Luc Dubois

 

[stevo61]

I think the guys get hyped the most for Tampa. Their play atleast shows that, even with the difference in talent they always make Tampa work and keep it fairly close.
I dont think its a good ol fashion rivalry but its fun to watch how upset Tampa and its fans get at the Blue Jackets every game

 

[Socks]

Well you see ViD, I think the last few days have taught us that our biggest rival is the friendships we’ve made along the way.

Or maybe the Pens.

 

[Viqsi]

All I have to say is that it's a wonderful breath of fresh air that my #2 team is no longer up for consideration in this category.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

1. Pittsburgh
2. NYR
3. Washington

I don’t consider Detroit a rival anymore. I almost put Tampa on the list but I don’t think there’s enough hate between the two teams. But I suppose.

 

[Fred Glover]

We have no rival
(hey, that even sounds a heck of a lot better than the crappy motto we have now)

 

[majormajor]

Obviously Columbus isn't close to Tampa's level, few teams are. But I call this a rivalry.

It's like when Toronto and Montreal play - most of the time over the years, one of these teams is much better than the other. But when they play each other the atmosphere is just more charged and nastier, and anybody can win.

1. Pittsburgh
2. NYR
3. Washington

I don’t consider Detroit a rival anymore. I almost put Tampa on the list but I don’t think there’s enough hate between the two teams. But I suppose.

I don't see much hate with any teams anymore. Guys are too friendly. Even the fights with Detroit the other night - they were each patting the other guy on the back after the tilt. That's not how you do it!

 

[KCbus]

I still think it's Pittsburgh.

I hate those f****ng f***s.

 

[JacketFanInFL]

Detroit. They owned us for so long + the OSU Michigan rivalry.

 

[NotWendell]

Detroit. They owned us for so long + the OSU Michigan rivalry.

Meh. I don't give a damn for the whole state of Michigan.

 

[MoeBartoli]

Had I voted, it’d have been Pittsburgh. But I don’t know that we really have one as a rivalry requires both teams view it as such and I don’t think the Pens (nor the Lightning) see us as a rival.

 

[jacketsnation]

In my opinion florida!! Love sticking it to bob

 

[jacketsnation]

How about nsh as well. Duchane, Johanson.

 

[Long Live Lyle]

Had I voted, it’d have been Pittsburgh. But I don’t know that we really have one as a rivalry requires both teams view it as such and I don’t think the Pens (nor the Lightning) see us as a rival.

I think we're more of a rival for them than you might think. I still think ours is Pittsburgh. Takes a bit of hit this year but hopefully we're back at it again next year. (And obviously, it's a lopsided rivalry. We hate them way more than vice versa. But they still don't like us.)

Who are the Penguins’ number three rivals?

 

[Forepar]

Gotta be some teams that you feel pumped to see the Jackets play a bit more than others. I think Tampa and Pittsburgh are those two now, Winnipeg certainly be interesting next year if they are going to play each other

How about playing Winnipeg this year??!! Now THAT would be a cool playoff series!

 

[MAHJ71]

Still the Pens.. but there is potential to develop with TB

 

[EspenK]

I voted Winnipeg just because. In reality I think it is TB because those guys have a hard time with the Jackets and from the Jackets perspective, beat them you beat one of, if not the, best. From the players standpoint I'm not sure there really is one with the Pens or Rangers because they're in a different division this year. Next year those may return.

 

[EspenK]

All I have to say is that it's a wonderful breath of fresh air that my #2 team is no longer up for consideration in this category.

Because they're not any good anymore?

Not anticipating a cookie here; more likely the guy with bat.

 

[Monk]

Tampa has just barely squeaked past the Pens for me due to recent events.

 

[MissADD]

Voted Tampa. I really feel like something is brewing between them. Looked into it every tampa win since the start of last season has been by a goal. Not sure Tampa is thrilled that out of 8 games, they haven't been able to completely impose their will on the jackets.

 

[Viqsi]

Because they're not any good anymore?

Not anticipating a cookie here; more likely the guy with bat.