I always cheered for them even when they sucked. But I will cheer for them more because they didn't roll over and die. We all know the story about how the Devils lost Mario because they wouldn't just give up, well I'd prefer this team to miss the playoffs fighting than fold it up. I'm a big believer in the idea that a winning mentality is essential. You don't go into 3rd periods trailing the last three games, if you don't have a mindset that you can win.
Yeah if nothing else the younger guys will benefit from this experience, knowing no matter how bad things are there is always a chance to turn it around.