MafiaMan Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 http://www.fannation...attle?eref=sihp I would love to see it happen. The fact that some divisions have only 7 teams and others 8 is certainly a problem. Unfortunately, I would think RELOCATION rather than expansion would be a better idea, but that's my opinion. If the Florida Panthers ceased to exist tomorrow, nobody would notice (for previous example, see also: Thrashers, Atlanta). If you were the NHL king, what would your first order of business be? Well, besides re-naming the new 'Metropolitan Division' something else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDBIZ Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 http://www.fannation...attle?eref=sihp I would love to see it happen. The fact that some divisions have only 7 teams and others 8 is certainly a problem. Unfortunately, I would think RELOCATION rather than expansion would be a better idea, but that's my opinion. If the Florida Panthers ceased to exist tomorrow, nobody would notice (for previous example, see also: Thrashers, Atlanta). If you were the NHL king, what would your first order of business be? Well, besides re-naming the new 'Metropolitan Division' something else... Removal of all "contact to the head" penalties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnboyND7 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 http://www.fannation...attle?eref=sihp I would love to see it happen. The fact that some divisions have only 7 teams and others 8 is certainly a problem. Unfortunately, I would think RELOCATION rather than expansion would be a better idea, but that's my opinion. If the Florida Panthers ceased to exist tomorrow, nobody would notice (for previous example, see also: Thrashers, Atlanta). If you were the NHL king, what would your first order of business be? Well, besides re-naming the new 'Metropolitan Division' something else... Relocate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Relocate. Who and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnboyND7 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Who and where? Honestly, don't know much about hockey, are the Coyotes still broke or owned by the league? They'd be my first move. Seattle, Quebec, or Hartford. I'd be an instant fan of the Nordiques or Whalers coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNDColorado Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Salt Lake City might be a good choice. SLC has been growing rapidly over the last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodakvindy Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Kansas City would be a good location. Sprint Center already exists and could be a good new rivalry for the Blues. and would fit geographically in the west/midwest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Two words. Honolulu Wild. The NHL needs a presence in the Pacific Ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 If teams are going that far, you'd want to be able to get in two games: Bring back the Whalers as ... The Waikiki Whalers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn-O Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Kansas City would be a good location. Sprint Center already exists and could be a good new rivalry for the Blues. and would fit geographically in the west/midwest. I can't believe that place has been open six years without an NBA or NHL tenant already, wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I can't believe that place has been open six years without an NBA or NHL tenant already, wow. I remember going to Scouts (NHL) and Kings (NBA) games in the mid 70's when I was young. Had aunt and uncle that lived there. KC is a great city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 I remember going to Scouts (NHL) and Kings (NBA) games in the mid 70's when I was young. Had aunt and uncle that lived there. KC is a great city. And those Kansas City Scouts jerseys and logo were AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 If NHL king id get GF a AHL team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightingsioux4life Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 If NHL king id get GF a AHL team Not going to give up on that, are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 If NHL king id get GF a AHL team Why not just put an NHL team there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdahl Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Why not just put an NHL team there? And call them the Fighting Sioux, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 And call them the Fighting Sioux, right? Exactly...the North Dakota Fighting Sioux...formerly the Tampa Bay Lightning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald joker Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 And call them the Fighting Sioux, right? Take that NC$$, unfortunately I don't think Grand Forks is big enough:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Does Winnepeg have AHL teams ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxVolley Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Does Winnepeg have AHL teams ? It had the Manitoba Moose until the Jets moved into town. (Much like the Minnesota Moose moved to Winnipeg when the Wild began playing). Typically, cities with AHL teams lose the AHL team when an NHL team moves in. Chicago is an exception, having both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 It had the Manitoba Moose until the Jets moved into town. (Much like the Minnesota Moose moved to Winnipeg when the Wild began playing). Typically, cities with AHL teams lose the AHL team when an NHL team moves in. Chicago is an exception, having both. And Toronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 But do the Jets have a AHL team ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 But do the Jets have a AHL team ? Do you know how to use a search engine? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 But do the Jets have a AHL team ? & wouldn't GF be a ideal place for a Winnepeg. Jets AHL team ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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