[MelBosco]

Who cares what other people say or think. Unless they were born into liking a team, then every single fan is a 'bandwagon' fan at one point or another.

No one starts to like a team in a new sport that is terrible.

I would suggest you just start watching any time you get the chance. You will begin to notice patterns, ie some teams play a slicker more puck control game; some play a dump and chase, more physical game.

See what styles you like better, and that will make those games more exciting for you.

Plus start actually watching single players, watch them when they are with the puck and without. You will again start to notice player traits that you may or may not like in a player.

Maybe certain players always shy away from contact, or complain to the ref to much. Some players will be hard nosed aggressive players, some will be softer slick skating players who glide through the defence rather than plow through them.

Find what styles you like, then that may help you start to enjoy this great game more.

I find this one aspect that the NHL has over the other sports.
"You say an NFL guy is tough and loves to hit, really"
"you say an NBA guy is a good athlete, and can jump, really"

Hockey provides many different types of players, and all different styles.
From fighter, to hard nosed 4th line character guys, to brusing power forwards to slick hands of skilled players.

You can like them all, or pick and choose.

I know people who's favorite player on the team is the guy who gets 5min a game.