GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 Can they at least give the Winnipeg Jets their old logo back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 Still last in the League in "Average Attendance" (77.1% of capacity). Sound. Marketing. Strategy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 They can be the USA Coyotes and still nobody would go watch them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 I think it's about time they changed the name, ownership seems sound and active hope it works out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 The Seattle Coyotes would be the most awesome thing ever. It says, "We realize this whole thing is a farce, and we're just going to embrace that." It'll be similar to The Los Angelos Angels of Anaheim... god that sounds stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I always wondered... Why does everyone here seemingly have such a hard on for Seattle getting an NHL team? Why Seattle, of all places? Other than the fact they've been on track to building a dual purpose NBA/NHL arena and all the rumors? Edited January 31, 2014 by rrasco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 I always wondered... Why does everyone here seemingly have such a hard on for Seattle getting an NHL team? Why Seattle, of all places? Probably because so many of us grew up in this era. 1 thegerkin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted June 1, 2019 49 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Cool. If their owners show they care, maybe their fans will too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted June 2, 2019 So maybe Bettman was right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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bIueadams 776 Report post Posted October 5, 2022 >be grown ass man with a family who worked your butt off to get into pro sports >have to play in tiny crap facilities while other teams enjoy pro level facilities >have to share arena and lockerroom with drunken college players >playing for a crowd 1/4 the size of most arenas >going to have ANOTHER bad season >going to get chirped every night about all this LMAO Stealing this comment about the situation from a reddit poster: Quote They hit rock bottom, draft Bedard, he refuses to play for them so they trade him for like 10 players. . All the players picked up in the Bedard deal blossom. The new arena deal falls through and the franchise is moved to Quebec. They make the playoffs and during their run Brendan Lemieux, who now plays for them, violently boards a Red Wings player leading to a new rivalry that lasts years. They win the cup in their first season in Quebec. The circle is complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted October 6, 2022 Yeah - saw this a few days ago on HF Boards...No surprise really when taking into consideration the ups/downs of this franchise since they left Winnipeg in favor of Phoenix back in 1995. I honestly hope it stays there - just to piss off and f*** over both Bettman and the BoG. financially. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted October 6, 2022 San Jose is flailing as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 350 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 Move them to Houston. 4th largest city in the US. Everyone here is from up north somewhere. The Aeros used to do really well here before the Wild moved them closer to home. There is a proper arena with an owner who has an interest in bringing hockey here. I think it would work better than most people think, Dallas is doing pretty well still. 1 Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 On 10/6/2022 at 8:31 AM, Jonas Mahonas said: San Jose is flailing as well How so? I was under the impression that SJ has sound owner/s and with a strong fanbase that shows up for games. 5 hours ago, Rick D said: Move them to Houston. 4th largest city in the US. Everyone here is from up north somewhere. The Aeros used to do really well here before the Wild moved them closer to home. There is a proper arena with an owner who has an interest in bringing hockey here. I think it would work better than most people think, Dallas is doing pretty well still. If I recall Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta didn't want to pay 'expansion fee' prices ie approx $500 million for a relocation franchise such as the Yotes...That was a few years ago, but I don't know where he stands today nor Bettman/BoG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Rick D said: Move them to Houston. 4th largest city in the US. Everyone here is from up north somewhere. The Aeros used to do really well here before the Wild moved them closer to home. There is a proper arena with an owner who has an interest in bringing hockey here. I think it would work better than most people think, Dallas is doing pretty well still. It's a nice idea, but I have a bigger brain solution: Fort Worth Hear me out Houston is 4th, but Fort Worth is close behind at 13th. Houston is also only growing at 1.78% while FW is growing at a whopping 3.87% Nearly double the growth rate! Soon to overtake Houston, especially with a brand new hockey team. They also convienently have a fully functioning pro hockey arena already setup. We'll call them The Fort Worth Giant Luminous Astronomical Spheres of Plasma. I think this is the smartest way to capture the Texas market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, bIueadams said: It's a nice idea, but I have a bigger brain solution: Fort Worth Hear me out Houston is 4th, but Fort Worth is close behind at 13th. Houston is also only growing at 1.78% while FW is growing at a whopping 3.87% Nearly double the growth rate! Soon to overtake Houston, especially with a brand new hockey team. They also convienently have a fully functioning pro hockey arena already setup. We'll call them The Fort Worth Giant Luminous Astronomical Spheres of Plasma. I think this is the smartest way to capture the Texas market. Fort Worth is what - 50 miles from Dallas? Edited October 7, 2022 by F.Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted October 7, 2022 21 minutes ago, F.Michael said: Fort Worth is what - 50 miles from Dallas? No no its much farther I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted October 8, 2022 18 hours ago, bIueadams said: No no its much farther I think I googled it, here is what Google said: The distance between Fort Worth and Dallas is 30 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted November 7, 2022 On 10/8/2022 at 9:22 AM, kliq said: I googled it, here is what Google said: The distance between Fort Worth and Dallas is 30 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles. Too far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted November 9, 2022 Austin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted February 23, 2023 https://www.habsfanatics.com/Gary-Bettman-Desperately-Begs-Fans-to-Help-the-Arizona-Coyotes-211081 This team should NOT be kept in AZ. This team is a disgrace to sports. Time to move it to Portland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: https://www.habsfanatics.com/Gary-Bettman-Desperately-Begs-Fans-to-Help-the-Arizona-Coyotes-211081 This team should NOT be kept in AZ. This team is a disgrace to sports. Time to move it to Portland. I would be shocked if the Yotes moved elsewhere...It's been so long and so much $$$ pissed away that does it even matter? That said - it's amusing having Gary plead to the Tempe voters... Edited February 23, 2023 by F.Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, F.Michael said: I would be shocked if the Yotes moved elsewhere...It's been so long and so much $$$ pissed away that does it even matter? That said - it's amusing having Gary plead to the Tempe voters... Yah, its retarded. The demographics there are NOT hockey fans AT ALL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites