LMU Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Why are people complaining about the attendance in Florida? I saw hundreds of people there!Hell, they had more in attendance than a few Marlin games. Hockey in the Sun Belt is a success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I'm sure it has been asked before, but can any one from Portland say for sure that they would support what would most likely be a struggling franchise like the Panthers? I feel that we may go down the same road in Portland if the team's struggles would continue. As far as hockey support, the Portland Winterhawks have a very supportive fan base. And hockey culture seems to be strong here historically. Last winter the local historical society held an exhibit on 100 years of hockey history in Portland. There are still fond memories of the old Portland Buckaroos. None of that, though, translates directly into support. But in a good venue, and in a city that is known (at least with the Timbers and Blazers) to have among the more devout fan bases, I think it would be as safe a bet as Seattle.Plus, the team may suck inititially, but it's not like the ownership and administration would move with it. If Paul Allen ends up owning the team, my guess is he would appoint Blazers' President Chris McGowan to a new leadership position overseeing both clubs. McGowan held a similar role in Los Angeles with AEG Sports in which he had leadership over both the L.A. Galaxy and the L.A. Kings when the club won its first Stanley Cup. I don't see why Portland isn't at least on the radar then, other than the NHL is stupid.I get it, actually. The NHL's always been a league that played the demographics game. Under Bettman it's expansion strategy has been a numbers game: Go to where the market is biggest and the support will follow. So Portland gets overlooked as long as Seattle is an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Not quite sure what makes this the "2014-2015 Anti- hread." All we've talked about is relocation and such. That and this thread's been going on for three years now.That's part of the gag. The name keeps changing every few months or so. By the time this season is over the title of this thread will be lyrics from a Morrissey song or something. Quote On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Not quite sure what makes this the "2014-2015 Anti- hread." All we've talked about is relocation and such. That and this thread's been going on for three years now.That's part of the gag. The name keeps changing every few months or so. By the time this season is over the title of this thread will be lyrics from a Morrissey song or something."I am the Panthers and I need to be loved just like everybody else does" Quote Twitter: @RyanMcD29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee. Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Franchise in a coma whoa-oa, whoa-oa, its pretty seriousDo you really think they'll pull through?Etc Quote Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Take me out tonightBecause I want to see people and I want to see lifeDriving in your carSo please don't drop me in Florida Quote 1 hour ago, BringBackTheVet said: sorry sweetie, but I don't suck minor-league d CCSLC Post of the day September 3rd 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 and if a Shane Doan kneekills the both of us Quote Twitter: @RyanMcD29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Why are people complaining about the attendance in Florida? I saw hundreds of people there!Hell, they had more in attendance than a few Marlin games. Hockey in the Sun Belt is a success!It only took the Marlins (and the entire South Florida region) to be Loria'd for the Panthers to have just enough people to surpass MLB in city-wide interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 everyone did Smiths gags without me Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Admiral is right, The Panthers big mistake was location, they should have built a new arena in West Palm Beach. Sunrise seems like its in the middle of the Everglades. Quote www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 No, nothing is in the middle of the Everglades except an Indian reservation and a few road. The arena is as close to the Everglades as you can build. East of the arena is just generic Florida sprawl, but you cross the expressway that runs alongside the arena and it's just miles and miles of swamp. West Palm Beach makes even less sense. That's a looong way up the coast. They don't even have Miami's TV stations because the signals don't carry. It's about 45 miles north of Fort Lauderdale. Granted, you can do 45 miles in about 35 minutes on I-95 if the fates allow, but that's still a lot of gas to burn. Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil G Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'd prefer not having a team in Miami altogether. 1 Quote Bruh check out my last.fm And my Rate Your Music Fantasy Teams: Seattle Spacemen (CFA) Signature credit to Silent Wind of Doom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnythingChicago Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Dig around that attic for your abaci, fellas, 'cuz I surmise that's all you'll need to calculate the attendance of tonight's Coyotes-Panthers game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) mod edit Edited October 26, 2014 by Ice_Cap inappropriate sexual joke removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan1 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Bonus "home" game for the Canadiens on December 30, when they face the Panthers in Sunrise. The Habs faithfull who live there are incredibly lucky to have access to tickets to see our Habs, for the price of a hot-dog and a beer. Considering attendance is getting worse, it's very likely that the cheers are going to be even louder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Franchise in a coma whoa-oa, whoa-oa, its pretty seriousDo you really think they'll pull through?EtcTake me out tonightBecause I want to see people and I want to see lifeDriving in your carSo please don't drop me in Floridaand if a Shane Doan kneekills the both of usI know I'm unwatchableYou don't have tell meMessage received loud and clearI wear the three primary colours on the outside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 This is a real screenshot from a real commercial for a real NHL team: Quote the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Haha, the Hurricanes aren't a real NHL team. 2 Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Sobchak Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hard to believe they haven't won a game, when clearly they have such artistic talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 I knew Raleigh was full of bland happy white people but this is ridiculous 2 Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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