What’s the consensus on wearing gear for a player you love on a team you hate?  I have zero problems we’re at Toews shirt, since they’re not even in the Penguins conference.  And if I were famous, I think Taser would wear a shirt with my name on it.  But what about Washington?  When Dawn and I see Mike and Ovi play in San Jose in February, she will be decked out in head-to-toe Ovechkin (even her wallet – for reals!).  I need a plan.

Dawn promises not to tell Sid and the Pens if I wear Mike’s number.  But I don’t know – is it going to itch like a hair shirt?  Will I get poisoned and die like the Queen’s attendant in Elizabeth?  I don’t know if I’ll be able to look at myself in the mirror from the front, only from the back.  I could always iron off the Capitals logo and write Fidget Fan Club in it’s place.  Then when the game starts, I could pull my (free!) Sharks jersey on over top.

Share your opinion with us – players or teams?  Which allegiance is more important?  Feel free to consider the $25 shirt price tag in your argument – and whether I really like Mike Green more than I like 3 beers at the game.