neo_prankster Posted September 9, 2014 Share 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? The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYYNYR Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The Las Vegas Sin !!! boom !!! The Vegas Sinners !!! Hey, we have Devils already, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted September 9, 2014 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkpiranha Posted September 9, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Las Vegas VipersThat's actually got a ring to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomDreamer Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Seattle "Metros"? Is the mascot going to be a bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesonicsofsacramento Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Las Vegas VipersThat's actually got a ring to it. I agree "The pictures looked good on the computer," Will Brown explained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted September 9, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted September 10, 2014 Share 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. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted September 10, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted September 10, 2014 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted September 10, 2014 Share 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? ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas No WaterSeattle No ArenaQuebec No BrainerToronto No Chance In Hell (just ask the Leafs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn89 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Snake Eyes?Las Vegas Hookers?Las Vegas Almost Penguins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Papagiorgios | ANAÂ | LAA | LARÂ | LAL | ASU | CSULB |Â USMNTÂ | USWNT |Â LAFCÂ | OCSC |Â MAN UTDÂ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh.0 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Phantoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Las Vegas Coyotes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejeff Posted September 11, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-owns-iu Posted September 11, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeJ Posted September 11, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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