TBGKon Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I actually think several of the Southern teams should stay -- Phoenix, Dallas, and Florida -- because they have new buildings and they have pretty decent fan bases (and Phoenix and Florida are the only long term tennants in their buildings - Phoenix has a lacrosse team, but they only play seven home games a year).As much as I was all for these teams going into new places, I honestly think that aside from Dallas, none of them (and yes, that includes the Lightning and Hurricanes who have reached the Cup Finals in the last five years) has sustained any sort of long term success to merit staying around. That's why a team like, say, Dallas, should stay put. the lightning has an arena that isnt even 10 years old, and trust me, they'll have a fanbase now that theyve won a cup. and as far as i know, they are the only long-term tenant in their arena too (not sure if the AFL Storm counts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky99MB Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Heard that the Panther almost moved to Winnipeg around 1997/98 or so... it could happen...would love to see Winnipeg, Quebec City, Hamilton, Hartford back in the NHL and would be great to see Seattle, Portland, Milwaukee, Houston join as well via relocated teams...I wonder....which NHL team is mostly likely to relocate?? List as many as ya can..and we can discuss this at all....should be interesting to see what shakes out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 For the record, I would pay money to see Roberto Luongo play in Winnipeg again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I wonder....which NHL team is mostly likely to relocate?? List as many as ya can..and we can discuss this at all....should be interesting to see what shakes out there... my ideas for teams to relocate:Carolina-----> Houston Hurricanes (using the current Canes logo or a new one)Florida-------> Portland Cougars (using the same Panthers logo with new color scheme)Anaheim-----> Las Vegas Pittsburgh (or Buffalo)----> Hamilton Edmonton (or Buffalo)----> Winnipeg Jets (using an updated Jets logo)Nashville-----> Kansas City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Edmonton (or Buffalo)----> Winnipeg Jets (using an updated Jets logo) Sorry, but this doesn't make any sense. Edmonton's just as big a hockey town as Winnipeg, with a decent rink, and a bigger population. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Edmonton (or Buffalo)----> Winnipeg Jets (using an updated Jets logo) Sorry, but this doesn't make any sense. Edmonton's just as big a hockey town as Winnipeg, with a decent rink, and a bigger population. Absolutely right.Plus why would the NHL want to move a canadian franchise to another canadian city? I can't see that happening while Bettman is commissioner. Four times IHL Nielson Cup Champions - Montréal Shamrocks (2008-2009 // 2009-2010 // 2012-2013 // 2014-2015) Five times TNFF Confederation Cup Champions - Yellowknife Eagles (2009 CC VI // 2010 CC VII // 2015 CC XII // 2017 CC XIV // 2018 CC XV) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I think I already know how this movie is going to end.Just wait for him to show up and then it will all be over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 There should be no NHL teams in Carolina, Nashville, Tampa Bay, Florida, Atlanta, Phoenix, or Anaheim IMO. I could also argue against San Jose, or Washington I guess.Best Places for an NHL team:Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Hamilton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Detroit, New York(1), Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Minnesota, Los Angeles, Dallas, St.Louis, Philadelphia. Proud owner of the Utah Pioneers of the Continnental Baseball League.PACKER BACKER FOREVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 *cough*Notorious*cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 shhh!!And you shouldNever MentionDat person's name,Ya hear?Please,Eliminating allThose cities wouldKill any further proposed expansionOf the fan base. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 shhh!!And you shouldNever MentionDat person's name,Ya hear?Please,Eliminating allThose cities wouldKill any further proposed expansionOf the fan base. clever... I'm still laughing it off!!! Four times IHL Nielson Cup Champions - Montréal Shamrocks (2008-2009 // 2009-2010 // 2012-2013 // 2014-2015) Five times TNFF Confederation Cup Champions - Yellowknife Eagles (2009 CC VI // 2010 CC VII // 2015 CC XII // 2017 CC XIV // 2018 CC XV) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz615 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Best Places for an NHL team:Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Hamilton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Detroit, New York(1), Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Minnesota, Los Angeles, Dallas, St.Louis, Philadelphia. and Milwaukee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 here is what should happen:Canucks relocate to San DiegoFlames relocate to Kansas CityOilers relocate to HoustonSenators relocate to New Orleansall other franchises remain status quoeat that US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 If the right economic plan is in place and the product improves with modified rules, then all teams will remain where they are (INCLUDING ALL CANADIAN TEAMS! Ignore that! ) I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 here is what should happen:Canucks relocate to San DiegoFlames relocate to Kansas CityOilers relocate to HoustonSenators relocate to New Orleansall other franchises remain status quoeat that none of that sure isn't happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampman Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 here is what should happen:Canucks relocate to San DiegoFlames relocate to Kansas CityOilers relocate to HoustonSenators relocate to New Orleansall other franchises remain status quoeat that There you go trying to get a reaction (and got one--randy--he's just upset someone mentioned getting rid of San Jose. Even the possibility someone may mention it irks him)Ho hum...Actually unless Winnipeg or Quebec City get a team again we will hear rumours like this every now & then...And why does Edmonton to Winnipeg keep coming up?--even though it is always refuted as it was above?Edmonton has a larger population, a better economy, a better rink, etc..(Can't believe I'm defending Edmonton)If you eliminate or move a California team San Jose makes the least sense. It is the best run and operated of the California teams. If you must eliminate one--choose Anaheim--It's the least well run team and only made it ot a Cup finals because a goalie stood on his head. Then in the conference finals got to play another Cinderella team--it was fun in a way--but that Conference final was a snorefest...Carolina makes more sense to move--or Nashville to hopefully spare us those unis... Comic Sans walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve your type here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFanBudMan Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I consider myself a Florida Panthers fan since the only hockey games I ever saw were in Sunrise... even got a couple of jerseys. Nice arena, much better watching hockey in person, but I would like to see the NHL return more teams to Canadian cities (or Hartford) before looking to new U.S. markets. If anything good comes out of this lockout, maybe it will be a new CBA that allows Canada to compete better financially and move teams back to places like Winnipeg and Quebec. It only seems right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac12 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 There should be no NHL teams in Carolina, Nashville, Tampa Bay, Florida, Atlanta, Phoenix, or Anaheim IMO. I could also argue against San Jose, or Washington I guess. And the new arena means nothing to you? Shesh, where's Dallas or Los Angeles on your list? That's not fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 here is what should happen:Canucks relocate to San DiegoFlames relocate to Kansas CityOilers relocate to HoustonSenators relocate to New Orleansall other franchises remain status quoeat that There you go trying to get a reaction (and got one--randy--he's just upset someone mentioned getting rid of San Jose. Even the possibility someone may mention it irks him)Ho hum...Actually unless Winnipeg or Quebec City get a team again we will hear rumours like this every now & then...And why does Edmonton to Winnipeg keep coming up?--even though it is always refuted as it was above?Edmonton has a larger population, a better economy, a better rink, etc..(Can't believe I'm defending Edmonton)If you eliminate or move a California team San Jose makes the least sense. It is the best run and operated of the California teams. If you must eliminate one--choose Anaheim--It's the least well run team and only made it ot a Cup finals because a goalie stood on his head. Then in the conference finals got to play another Cinderella team--it was fun in a way--but that Conference final was a snorefest...Carolina makes more sense to move--or Nashville to hopefully spare us those unis... ya thats true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 not only irking, but disrespectful considering that the one member of this board who is willing to speak up on behalf OF ALL YOU HOCKEY FANS HERE is a Sharks fan....... (no, Im not talking about myself either) US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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