I had Penguin season tickets for 10 years including their 2 cup years. I'm going to the game tonight in Pittsburgh. I'm also going to Toronto for the Pens-Leafs game at the beginning of December. I think that qualifies me as a fan.
And I agree with PD, I really don't follow hockey that closely until football ends. The NHL season is way too long and they let too many teams into the playoffs.