EndZoneCrew Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 WGR just reported that there are "preliminary" chats about relocation for Nashville and other teams at risk to Toronto, thus giving Toronto 2 NHL teams. Hmmmmmmm...thoughts?
Ned Flanders Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Thoughts? If WGR reported that we're in October, well, let's just say I'd check the calendar.
RayFinkle Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 If the market can support it, which it can, I have no problem with it.
Dante Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 I've always thought that the Toronto area could support two teams easily. No way the Leafs let that happen though unless they have a piece of the action.
ACor58 Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 That team will be just like the Mets and Jets. Second class citizens.
olivier in france Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Ontario can easily support two hockey teams. Only worry is if they locate the new team in Hamilton (a town that has several times tried to have a team)... it 'd be a tough local competitor for the Sabres.
Marv's Neighbor Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 That team will be just like the Mets and Jets. Second class citizens. The LA Clippers of the NHL.
buckeyemike Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Ontario can easily support two hockey teams. Only worry is if they locate the new team in Hamilton (a town that has several times tried to have a team)... it 'd be a tough local competitor for the Sabres. I actually think that's more likely than Toronto getting a second team. Hamilton's been trying since about 1985. The main problem in Hamilton is Copps Coliseum. That is not a modern NHL building, so they would have to build a new one. Anybody on the Niagara Frontier got an extra $350 million Canadian or so to spend?
Dante Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 I actually think that's more likely than Toronto getting a second team. Hamilton's been trying since about 1985. The main problem in Hamilton is Copps Coliseum. That is not a modern NHL building, so they would have to build a new one. Anybody on the Niagara Frontier got an extra $350 million Canadian or so to spend? Sad thing is they kinda built that thing on spec. Hamiltion was pretty sure they were going to get a team once they built that place.
Boomer860 Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Guess then they will have to change the name of the league to IFL instead of NFL
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Guess then they will have to change the name of the league to IFL instead of NFL Uhhhhhh, what??
shrader Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 That team will be just like the Mets and Jets. Second class citizens. I don't know. Toronto might respond well to a team that is actually capable of making the playoffs.
PastaJoe Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 I think it's more likely an NHL team would relocate to Kansas City. They just built a new arena, it doesn't have a major occupant, and they want to bring in an NHL or NBA team. The Penguins were considering moving there before they got an agreement for a new arena.
Chef Jim Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 They have a professional team in Toronto now?
Dante Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 I don't know. Toronto might respond well to a team that is actually capable of making the playoffs. A little competition is just what the Leafs need. They are so spoiled with the market they monopolize I find it really difficult to believe they would allow another team within southern Ontario. It's the sole reason they have sucked for sooo long. They don't have to put a winner on the ice. Simple as that. When Gretzky became available after LA I think he was all set to come to Toronto. Ultimately he didn't because Leaf management said "Why? He isn't going to put more people in seats". And its so true. Always sold out +Ratings always high on TV=Bu11sh-- Team
olivier in france Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 A little competition is just what the Leafs need. They are so spoiled with the market they monopolize I find it really difficult to believe they would allow another team within southern Ontario. It's the sole reason they have sucked for sooo long. They don't have to put a winner on the ice. Simple as that. When Gretzky became available after LA I think he was all set to come to Toronto. Ultimately he didn't because Leaf management said "Why? He isn't going to put more people in seats". And its so true. Always sold out +Ratings always high on TV=Bu11sh-- Team True the Leafs are bad for the exact same reasons the Cubs have been historicaly bad
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