Toronto Mike

ABO: Anyone But Ottawa

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For the second straight year, I'm watching the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs without an emotional interest.  My team isn't there, so it's relaxed viewing.  I usually root for teams with players I drafted in the pool.

This afternoon I caught the last two periods of the Ottawa - Pittsburgh game, and I realized I do have an emotional interest.  I passionately want the Ottawa Senators to lose.  In fact, when it comes to rooting for a champion, it's ABO.  ABO stands for "Anyone But Ottawa" and I stole it from Freddie P.

Go Pens Go!

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