Jimmy Vesey, Toronto Maple Leafs (Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports)
4. Fringe Players
On paper a fringe player is more valuable than an outright not so good one but with the latter at least you can pretend that you’re being ironic or self-aware (kind of like those fans who wear paper bags over their heads in the stands).
But if you’re watching a Toronto Maple Leafs-Ottawa Senators game sporting a Trent Klatt jersey, seek some kind of professional help.
And if, by chance, you’re actually at that game out in public cheering for the Sens in a Trent Klatt jersey, you must either be a) a member of Trent Klatt’s immediate family or b) Trent Klatt.
The Fringe Player Jersey Owner is sort of like a hipster trying just a bit too hard. Sure, we all love Pierre Engvall, Adam Brooks and even Scott Sabourin, but unless you know them for real, don’t buy their jersey!
But still, that’s not quite as bad as wearing: