neo_prankster 3,345 Posted September 9, 2014 Quebec Nordiques, because anything else in Quebec would catch on the same way the Bobcats caught on in Charlotte. Should the Nordiques come back in expansion, they should reclaim the old Nords history (1972-95), and let the Avalanche keep theirs from 1995-present.Las Vegas VipersSeattle TotemsA second franchise in Toronto will never be more popular than the Leafs. Does Toronto even have that many hockey fans who don't like the Leafs? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYYNYR 195 Posted September 9, 2014 The Las Vegas Sin !!! boom !!! The Vegas Sinners !!! Hey, we have Devils already, no? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guest23 1,332 Posted September 9, 2014 Outside of Canadian infill didn't the last round of expansion to the sunbelt/suburban sprawl markets tell us that they are not good nhl markets? Is this just a cash grab for expansion fees like mls where they'll just try to figure out how to make these franchises viable at a later time? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkpiranha 571 Posted September 9, 2014 Another reason why the Nordiques is a lock is because English speakers already know and use this French team name. Almost every other suggestion would have to have both an Anglicized and Francocized version of the name. That would be a huge headache both for the team and for fans. One name that's the same for both languages is the only way to go. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerslionspistonshabs 1,602 Posted September 9, 2014 Las Vegas VipersThat's actually got a ring to it. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhantomDreamer 48 Posted September 9, 2014 Seattle "Metros"? Is the mascot going to be a bus? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seattlesonicsofsacramento 98 Posted September 9, 2014 Las Vegas VipersThat's actually got a ring to it. I agree 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian in Boston 2,393 Posted September 9, 2014 Las Vegas VipersThat was the name of a fantasy football team I had six years ago. It would make for a great identity for a pro sports franchise.Las Vegas VipersLas Vegas SidewindersLas Vegas RattlersLas Vegas Venom 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the admiral 27,361 Posted September 10, 2014 Another reason why the Nordiques is a lock is because English speakers already know and use this French team name. Almost every other suggestion would have to have both an Anglicized and Francocized version of the name. That would be a huge headache both for the team and for fans. One name that's the same for both languages is the only way to go. That was the case with the Expos, which worked in both languages, but "Nordiques" is a French name with no English version. We don't call them the Nordics or the Northerners. (Though if you want to get pedantic, the terminal S is silent in French but tends to be pronounced by English broadcasters). And that's fine, the name should be French. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan33 3,921 Posted September 10, 2014 Quebec Nordiques, because anything else in Quebec would catch on the same way the Bobcats caught on in Charlotte. Should the Nordiques come back in expansion, they should reclaim the old Nords history (1972-95), and let the Avalanche keep theirs from 1995-present.Agreed, the light uniforms and Fleur De Lis are tough to beat. That being said, their primary logo is in desperate need of a modernization. Keep the basic idea and shape the same, just refine the elements into something a little more contemporary. The puck and stick are embarrassingly plain and out of proportion. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbadefense1990 369 Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels?**yes, I know about the UNLV team name; would that really stop Bettman from wanting the name for the pro, hockey team? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the admiral 27,361 Posted September 10, 2014 The puck and stick are embarrassingly plain and out of proportion.Especially next to that igloo. Who could fit in there? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkJourney 186 Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas No WaterSeattle No ArenaQuebec No BrainerToronto No Chance In Hell (just ask the Leafs) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capn89 83 Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Snake Eyes?Las Vegas Hookers?Las Vegas Almost Penguins? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Still MIGHTY 3,834 Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Papagiorgios 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh.0 150 Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Phantoms 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guest23 1,332 Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Coyotes 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejeff 9 Posted September 11, 2014 As long as they're no abnormal/uncountable plurals or demonyms, I'd be fine with just about anything. But definitely no, for example, Seattle Space or Las Vegas Nevadans. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk-owns-iu 44 Posted September 11, 2014 Toronto Legacy (that was a good idea)Seattle Metros (just because I refuse to let history fade away)Quebec Nordiques (see Seattle)Las Vegas Silver StarsAnd then...KC ScoutsPortland Sequoias 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColeJ 1,268 Posted September 11, 2014 there's already two NHL teams that have silver stars as the focus of their logo (one of them is even named 'stars')... naming a team "silver stars" is just overkill. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
