The Detroit Red Wings are currently the worst team in the NHL. Even with the team down, the fans are still with them and are among the best in the NHL.

According to Forbes, the Red Wings are number 10 on the list of the NHL's Best Fans of 2019.

The Stanley Cup Champions St. Louis Blues are in at 7, Toronto at 6, Buffalo at 5.  The remainder of the top five includes Vegas, Chicago, Boston and Pittsburgh at number one.

Forbes based the list on fan consumption metrics, crowd reach, ratings, attendance, ticket demand, merchandise sales and social media.

You can tell that the fan base is national for the Red Wings. If you watch an away game, you can usually hear the Wings fans more than those for the home team .

No matter where the team is in the standings, fans in Hockeytown are there for the hometown Red Wings.

Enter your number to get our free mobile app

More From The Game 730 WVFN-AM