VDizzle12 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 22 hours ago, DAKINS24 said: The Hunter's and the rest of the London Knights organization made it clear that they would do everything they can to protect the name of their team. They have a lot of clout in hockey. So two teams can't be called the "Knights"? I could understand if they are in the same league, but an OHL team has no business saying what an NHL team can/can't do. It would be like Boise State or Western Michigan suing the Denver Broncos for using the same nickname. Sounds like those people in London are a bit full of themselves. Las Vegas Knights or Vegas Knights. Better than any other option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 7 hours ago, Totems!! said: Correct but I was referring to how the CHL's London Knights are blocking NHL Vegas from using Knights so why wouldn't the Seattle Tbirds block them from using their name. Pretty certain Seattle Tbirds aren't concerned about another regional team in Springfield using their name but it would probably be another story if a national brand like NHL Las Vegas took the name. I think that the IP laws in the US are different enough that they couldn't stop them. Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 7 hours ago, Totems!! said: But back on subject Vegas is going to pick a bland and boring name. Everyone will cry foul for a bit and then everyone will move on until the team moves sometime in the future and the next new city is looking for a moniker. The circle of life. You act like the NHL isn't practically a role-model for battered women, the way they stay in bad markets, make excuses, and give them chance after chance, after chance. The Vegas management has sold enough season tickets with 5 to 10 year commitments, that, even if they do tank, I don't see it happening in fewer that 20 years. They've already pretty much secured fiscal solvency for 5 years. Money drives this league, not hockey, and certainly not common sense. Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 37 minutes ago, BrianLion said: A gorilla identity would be unique in North American pro sports. The Atlanta Silverbacks were in the NASL until this past season, when they dropped down to the semi-pro NPSL. Anyway, I don't think the name is any good if there is no overt connection with gorillas. The soccer team changed its name from the Atlanta Ruckus to the Atlanta Silverbacks because of a gorilla who was a major attraction at the local zoo. Also, Nevada's nickname "the Silver State" is not enough to make "Silverbacks" a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Agreed. "Silverbacks" is a great name, but not in this case. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLion Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said: The Atlanta Silverbacks were in the NASL until this past season, when they dropped down to the semi-pro NPSL. Anyway, I don't think the name is any good if there is no overt connection with gorillas. The soccer team changed its name from the Atlanta Ruckus to the Atlanta Silverbacks because of a gorilla who was a major attraction at the local zoo. I meant major N.A. pro sports (MLB,NFL,NHL,NBA), not obscure 3rd division soccer clubs. At that point I'd have just mentioned Cleveland State University. 1 hour ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said: Also, Nevada's nickname "the Silver State" is not enough to make "Silverbacks" a good choice. It's better than "Silver Knights," as it's an actual thing that exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreamSoda Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Because there are so many SILVER KNIGHTS roaming around Las Vegas right... Give me a break. If Knights works, the Gorillas works just as damn well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 12 minutes ago, BrianLion said: I meant major N.A. pro sports (MLB,NFL,NHL,NBA), not obscure 3rd division soccer clubs. Fourth division. But before this year the Silverbacks were in the second-division NASL -- the league that has the New York Cosmos, the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. 16 minutes ago, BrianLion said: 1 hour ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said: Also, Nevada's nickname "the Silver State" is not enough to make "Silverbacks" a good choice. It's better than "Silver Knights," as it's an actual thing that exists. Well, it's true that silverbacks are a real thing. But that's no basis for claiming that it's a good name for that team. Ear wax is a real thing; but that's not a good name. So I'd say that "Silver Knights" and "Silverbacks" both suck, but that they suck for different reasons. Anyway, the whole act of ruling out gambling/gaming references is pretty absurd. The name "Aces" is such a natural, bringing with it the possibility of some great designs (as we have seen in this thread). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, VDizzle12 said: Sounds like those people in London are a bit full of themselves. The London Knights organisation has "full of themselves" as their SOP. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousAtticus Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I like the sound, flow and uniqueness of Las Vegas Flamingos. No, it doesnt strike fear in the heart of oponents, but neither does "Pelicans" and pro sports has adopted that identity. Other names that I'm fond of:Las Vegas Hitmen (C'mon its Vegas, baby! Although wouldn't want to step on Bret Hart's hockey skates) Las Vegas Thunder (Railroad/locomotive theme-homage to LV's Union Pacific Railroad history) Las Vegas Canyons (So the canyons lie right outside of LV proper- close enough. If Colorado can have an element of nature in its name, why not a monstorous geographical formation for Vegas?) Las Vegas Silver Knights (Move over LA Kings, more black & silver on its way . Wouldn't this color scheme compliment the Oakland Las Vegas Raiders???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj882000 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 18 hours ago, Bucfan56 said: I'm not sure how not wanting to share a name with another pro team in Vegas' only in-state rival city is a PC issue. Hmm, good point, I always forget they exist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLion Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I honestly don't think the NHL cares about a MiLB team with the same name. Especially not if they go more the aviation Aces route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 LaS VegaS ACeS has too many "s" sounds too close to each other, so it doesn't really roll off the tongue. Plus again, gambling imagery is a no-no because even the NHL is smart enough to not associate themselves with that industry in the gambling capital of the world. No matter how perfect it is for the city, it's not a great PR move, especially when we know the NHL has a vested interest in this team succeeding. In a vacuum, I really like the Aces name but this isn't a vacuum so the name doesn't work. No amount of belt buckles or shot glasses will change that. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 minute ago, FGM13 said: In a vacuum, I really like the Aces name but this isn't a vacuum so the name doesn't work. No amount of belt buckles or shot glasses will change that. I assess all sports team concepts based on how they look stretched over boobs. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowld Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, FGM13 said: LaS VegaS ACeS has too many "s" sounds too close to each other, so it doesn't really roll off the tongue. Plus again, gambling imagery is a no-no because even the NHL is smart enough to not associate themselves with that industry in the gambling capital of the world. No matter how perfect it is for the city, it's not a great PR move, especially when we know the NHL has a vested interest in this team succeeding. In a vacuum, I really like the Aces name but this isn't a vacuum so the name doesn't work. No amount of belt buckles or shot glasses will change that. LOL, just pictured some dude with a crazy lisp trying to say Las Vegas Aces and am dying over here. Thank you for pointing this out as my day is now made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj882000 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, BrianLion said: I honestly don't think the NHL cares about a MiLB team with the same name. Especially not if they go more the aviation Aces route. Fair enough, but you could make the argument they shouldn't care too much about a junior hockey team with the same name either, and yet here we are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, FGM13 said: Plus again, gambling imagery is a no-no because even the NHL is smart enough to not associate themselves with that industry in the gambling capital of the world. Well, the NHL associates itself with Las Vegas casinos when they have award shows...so I kind of doubt they would absolutely negate a gambling theme if it was presented. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Black Knights, Golden Knights, Silver Knights, Neon Knights, Desert Knights, Sand Knights, Nighthawks, Desert Hawks, and Red Hawks. Geez! At this rate, can't Black Knight Sports and Entertainment just register Quebec Nordiques, then transfer the trademark, domain name, and NHL franchise rights to Quebecor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel75 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 6 hours ago, FamousAtticus said: I like the sound, flow and uniqueness of Las Vegas Flamingos. No, it doesnt strike fear in the heart of oponents, but neither does "Pelicans" and pro sports has adopted that identity. Most people don't relate Flamingos with Las Vegas, just because there used to be a casino of that name is a stretch. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcat Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 People still pushing that whole Quebec thing huh? Bleeding Blue since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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