Chromatic Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 9 hours ago, Tygers09 said: Hey, whatever name gets picked, some people are going to like it, some will love it, and there will always be some critic(s) that will have a comment on how it doesn't fit or ask what were they were thinking. Cant please everyone. This is true, however there is always a solution that will please the most people and leave fewer feathers ruffled. I’m guessing most people aren’t super enamoured with the name ‘Avalanche’, but would still take it over “Rocky Mountain Xtreme”, despite the select few that would adore an ‘Xtreme’ Snapback tucked backwards on their head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygers09 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I'm little partial on the singular plural nicknames especially when it involves the weather, with the likes of the Avalanche, the Heat, the Windchill or just Chill, or Ice. The two MLB Sox teams did make an unique way of shortening the suffix of Socks. But I couldn't understand why the WNBA's Utah Stazz had spelt theirs just to be like that of the Jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerws Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 6 hours ago, Tygers09 said: I'm little partial on the singular plural nicknames especially when it involves the weather, with the likes of the Avalanche, the Heat, the Windchill or just Chill, or Ice. The two MLB Sox teams did make an unique way of shortening the suffix of Socks. But I couldn't understand why the WNBA's Utah Stazz had spelt theirs just to be like that of the Jazz. Because the Jazz sponsored them I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustDevil61 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 hours ago, walkerws said: Because the Jazz sponsored them I believe IIRC they both had the same owner, Larry H. Miller. AKA @LanRovr0 on Twitter LED Sig Credits to packerfan21396 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJTALBOT Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I can't wait to get the actual name, logos and uniforms. If I see one more post about how Kraken doesn't represent Seattle or Sockeyes is a weak fish, I will tear the rest of my hair out. Whichever name they reveal, you will love it. Seattle will buys tons of merch. Because it's NHL hockey, In Seattle. Everyone loves a roundel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkychewbarky Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, KJTALBOT said: I can't wait to get the actual name, logos and uniforms. If I see one more post about how Kraken doesn't represent Seattle or Sockeyes is a weak fish, I will tear the rest of my hair out. Whichever name they reveal, you will love it. Seattle will buys tons of merch. Because it's NHL hockey, In Seattle. Right On! *The Battle of Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousG Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 hours ago, KJTALBOT said: I can't wait to get the actual name, logos and uniforms. If I see one more post about how Kraken doesn't represent Seattle or Sockeyes is a weak fish, I will tear the rest of my hair out. Whichever name they reveal, you will love it. Seattle will buys tons of merch. Because it's NHL hockey, In Seattle. This is true. Plus the Sonics will have a license to print money whenever they return (It’s an absolute travesty how the NBA has treated Seattle, but the team will be welcomed back) My teamsNCAA: Washington StateMLB: Seattle MarinersNFL: Seattle SeahawksNBA: Portland TrailblazersEPL: Liverpool FCMLS: Seattle Sounders FCNHL: Pittsburgh Penguins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresno St. Alum Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 hours ago, KJTALBOT said: I can't wait to get the actual name, logos and uniforms. If I see one more post about how Kraken doesn't represent Seattle or Sockeyes is a weak fish, I will tear the rest of my hair out. Whichever name they reveal, you will love it. Seattle will buys tons of merch. Because it's NHL hockey, In Seattle. You've seen this board right, we have never all loved anything. And yes I will buy it because I have a hat and shirt of every NHL team, but I don't have to like it. I've never worn my Kings hat/shirt once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygers09 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 hours ago, sparky chewbarky said: Right On! Dont speak for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Any potential release date news? PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorMade Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 45 minutes ago, charger77 said: Any potential release date news? https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/hockey/is-nhl-seattle-dragging-its-feet-heres-how-it-stacks-up-with-the-vegas-golden-knights-franchise-launch/ Quote that decision is now expected in March or early April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 It was originally February or March. Now it's March or April. 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...
BrianLion Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Sea Lions is good. It's regional, alliterative, and unlike a seahawk/seadog it actually exists as more than a nickname of another species. The marketing possibilities are endless. Sockeyes is similar just to a lesser extent IMO. Fish don't tend to be exciting as a mascot unless they're highly predatory. Totems/Metropolitans work as well. Not as exciting as the first two, but the history is important, though I can see how the MLB team makes the latter one somewhat problematic. Emeralds I like as well but I can see how it limits you in terms of branding and marketing. Everything else just ranges from sounding like bad minor league to just try hard names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygers09 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 4/13/2017 at 7:03 PM, T-ROY said: I think it's stupid to name your team after a previous local team. It only happened with the Jets because SOOOOOOOOOO many people wanted it. The Metros played over a century ago, where the name should stay. And yea the NY Mets and Metropolitan Division connection doesn't really give it much help. *rolls his eyes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacat_12 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 2:32 PM, BrianLion said: Sockeyes is similar just to a lesser extent IMO. Fish don't tend to be exciting as a mascot unless they're highly predatory. Salmon are known for their long, grueling journeys upstream. I think you can come up with tons of marketing ideas revolving around that, especially with toughness & endurance being signature characteristics of hockey players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleylash Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 54 minutes ago, spartacat_12 said: Salmon are known for their long, grueling journeys upstream. I think you can come up with tons of marketing ideas revolving around that, especially with toughness & endurance being signature characteristics of hockey players. Exactly; and the marketing possibilities with "Sockeyes" extend further then just a team name. The arena itself can get nicknames like "The Riverbed", the fanbase can be called "The Shoal", you can promote the team and it's players as having "the heart and endurance of a sockeye salmon swimming upstream", etc. Besides, this looks plenty "fierce" enough to work as a mascot, and has enough aggressive qualities to work well for an NHL franchise; You don't need dumb pop-culture references that are years out of date and hardly relevant to the region when you have a perfectly good, fairly cool-looking native fish that can do the job as a mascot just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumptious Ham Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I'd pick Battle Cattle over Kraken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygers09 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Ok on the filp side, look at the Rainiers and Cascades, both have been used before for other sports teams ( Seattle AUDL is called the Cascades so that one is out), and besides, people will say those are just a play on the Rockies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewharrington Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Ridleylash said: ...the fanbase can be called "The Shoal" I genuinely like Sockeyes as a name, but that’s probably the least persuasive thing you could have said to sell it. I still don't have a website, but I have a dribbble now! http://dribbble.com/andyharry [The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy or opinions of adidas and/or its brands.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridleylash Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 9 hours ago, andrewharrington said: I genuinely like Sockeyes as a name, but that’s probably the least persuasive thing you could have said to sell it. Hey, not everything can be a winner when it comes to branding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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