If moving north or east of Hartford you are all Boston teams. If south you are New York. If in Hartford it’s predominantly Boston teams. As for minor leaguers go all in on the Yard Goats. Get season tickets with YG Club access and it will be your summer time past time (and you’ll get to know the staff and players and have a blast). I love hockey but skip the Wolf Pack - they’re awful. BUT since you’re wife will be at UConn law get all the UConn events at the XL Center. The men’s and women’s basketball and men’s hockey are highly rated in the nation and you’ll see a high level of competition.