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Power Ranking Every NHL Team by Fanbase

By Alyssa Naimoli

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Power Rankings: New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) celebrate after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

27. New York Islanders

New York Islanders fans are very passionate about their team. The Islanders won four Stanley Cups in a row from 1980-1983 and have had put up some impressive seasons. When the Isles grab playoff wins their fans erupt but when they aren’t winning they aren’t very present.

Islanders fans weren’t too thrilled about the relocation to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center but that wasn’t what lowered game attendance. Last season the Islanders were third-worst in the NHL in terms of attendance and have been in the bottom ranks for a few seasons now.

Basically, when the Islanders aren’t performing to the best of their abilities their fans opt to watch their games elsewhere.

Nov 4, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports /

26. Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are a hot team lately. Columbus is currently 4th in the Metropolitan Division and is just one point away from taking third place. Despite their recent success, Columbus fans haven’t been getting themselves out to the rink.

The Blue Jackets are currently posting around 72% average attendance per game at just over 13,000 attendees. Columbus hockey fans are classy and passionate but need to get out to support their team more if they want to be the most dedicated.

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