NHL expansion news

[R.J]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl-reiterates-expansion-process-is-ongoing-1.449399

Not the first time someone has stated Quebec is a no go and likewise not the first time the League has refuted the speculation. I really wish the NHL would stop this expansion talk nonsense and start looking into relocation.

[ArgoRavi]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl-reiterates-expansion-process-is-ongoing-1.449399

Not the first time someone has stated Quebec is a no go and likewise not the first time the League has refuted the speculation. I really wish the NHL would stop this expansion talk nonsense and start looking into relocation.

The NHL needs more teams as much as Donald Trump needs more self-esteem.

[gilthethrill]

Add more water to an already watered down product!

[R.J]

The NHL needs more teams as much as Donald Trump needs more self-esteem.

Add more water to an already watered down product!
The same could be said about most Professional Leagues.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Couple NHL sources telling me Vegas is done deal for '17-18, with formal approval by BOG this month</p>&mdash; Adrian Dater (@adater) <a href="https://twitter.com/adater/status/738014478747328513">June 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NHL to Vegas a &quot;done deal.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/gGwFLmmbJK">https://t.co/gGwFLmmbJK</a></p>&mdash; Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) <a href="https://twitter.com/rwesthead/status/738018856967507968">June 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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My thoughts on the matter:
https://media4.giphy.com/media/xT9DPJVjlYHwWsZRxm/200.gif

[1argoholic]

Farce!!!!

[AngeloV]

I guess they want in before the Raiders move there, or else nobody would care.

[R.J]

I guess they want in before the Raiders move there, or else nobody would care.
Still a bad move no matter what, but it'll be much worse if/when the NFL comes to town.

[argolio]

Can't wait until they move to Tucson.

[R.J]

Can't wait until they move to Tucson.
The Coyotes have moved their farm team to Tucson for the upcoming season.

[R.J]

http://www.tsn.ca/ap-nhl-settles-on-las-vegas-for-expansion-1.507414

I'm absolutely shocked by this outcome. /sarcasm

[R.J]

It's official
https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/06/22/nhl-makes-expansion-to-vegas-official.html

[ArgoRavi]

It's official
https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/06/22/nhl-makes-expansion-to-vegas-official.html

Nothing says "hockey" less to me than Las Vegas.

[Will]

Nothing says "hockey" less to me than Las Vegas.

I love Las Vegas, but folks I'm not there to watch hockey! I mean I realize that a large element of Vegas is also the entertainment and I've seen some good shows there, but I'd rather be trying my hand at bingo at the Gold Coast or playing slots downtown at the Golden Gate or something like that.

[R.J]

Nothing says "hockey" less to me than Las Vegas.


I love Las Vegas, but folks I'm not there to watch hockey! I mean I realize that a large element of Vegas is also the entertainment and I've seen some good shows there, but I'd rather be trying my hand at bingo at the Gold Coast or playing slots downtown at the Golden Gate or something like that.
TBH I really think this is all about the NHL getting there first, and it also helped that Foley and the Maloofs (not sure why the NHL would want them involved after the Sacramento Kings issues) seem to be willing to pay $500 million to join the club.

[Will]

TBH I really think this is all about the NHL getting there first, and it also helped that Foley and the Maloofs (not sure why the NHL would want them involved after the Sacramento Kings issues) seem to be willing to pay $500 million to join the club.

I can see that with the NFL and the Raiders inching closer to Las Vegas.

[argolio]

I can see that with the NFL and the Raiders inching closer to Las Vegas.Or the NFL will just use Las Vegas as a pawn for the next however many decades.

[Will]

Or the NFL will just use Las Vegas as a pawn for the next however many decades.

Maybe, but I got to assume that the NHL figures that the Raiders are inbound to Vegas.

[argolio]

Maybe, but I got to assume that the NHL figures that the Raiders are inbound to Vegas.The owner is a wild card. Could be Vegas, L.A., San Antonio, or staying in Oakland.

[Will]

The owner is a wild card. Could be Vegas, L.A., San Antonio, or staying in Oakland.

Well then Bettman blinked first I guess.

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bill Foley’s co. registered domain names relating to 3 options for Las Vegas hockey team: Desert Hawks, Red Hawks &amp; Nighthawks.</p>&mdash; CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/763857342362443777">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Meh

[1argoholic]

Nighthawk sounds cool but the actual bird is not a true hawk and an insect eater. We had dozens around here last year. Nighthawks are in the Nightjar family and hunt between dusk and dawn. Good name for a Vegas team I guess. They really are a cool looking bird but not really a tough one.

Who knows what a Red Hawk is? There is Red Tailed and Red Shouldered. If I'm naming a team after a bird it would be an actual tough bird. Los Vegas Shrikes. Coolest bird that is smaller then a robin but it's a killer songbird that impales it's prey on a thorn to eat or save for later. I've been a long time bird guy.

[AngeloV]

Should be called the brothels.

[R.J]

Nighthawk sounds cool but the actual bird is not a true hawk and an insect eater. We had dozens around here last year. Nighthawks are in the Nightjar family and hunt between dusk and dawn. Good name for a Vegas team I guess. They really are a cool looking bird but not really a tough one.

Who knows what a Red Hawk is? There is Red Tailed and Red Shouldered. If I'm naming a team after a bird it would be an actual tough bird. Los Vegas Shrikes. Coolest bird that is smaller then a robin but it's a killer songbird that impales it's prey on a thorn to eat or save for later. I've been a long time bird guy.
The red tailed hawk has an awesome call. Anytime their's an eagle or bird of prey in movies they always use the call. The Montreal Alouettes do as well for some reason - pretty sure that the Skylark/Alouette is a song bird lol.

Miami University uses the Redhawks as their nickname; prior to the name change they were known as the Redskins IIRC.

[LLB997]

Las Vegas Whores. some of the biggest ive known have been men btw

[1argoholic]

Las Vegas Mob

[PullTogether73]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bill Foley’s co. registered domain names relating to 3 options for Las Vegas hockey team: Desert Hawks, Red Hawks &amp; Nighthawks.</p>&mdash; CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/763857342362443777">August 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Meh

Totally agree with the "Meh".

Why is this being reported by CFL News btw?

The National Lacrosse League's Rochester Nighthawks can't be happy that their name is being considered.

As a Chicago Blackhawks fan, I can't like any of the choices.

[Double Dare]

What about The Shithawks (slang for Seagulls)

[PullTogether73]

I'm shocked that they aren't considering the name Rough Riders/Roughriders.

And what about Tigers?
Are there any teams in professional or college sports that use the name Tigers?
I don't think so.

:D

[ArgoGabe22]

Posse!!!! Dennis K.C. Parks can also be the full time anthem singer with the team practicing by playing street hockey in the parking lot.

[1argoholic]

Las Vegas Sin

[Double Dare]

I'm shocked that they aren't considering the name Rough Riders/Roughriders.


:D The true owners of the name (Ottawa) will sue them! : )

[R.J]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Team confirmed our list last night, now hearing LasVegas has eliminated all 3 Hawks names &amp; chosen something else. Didn't like fan response?</p>&mdash; Chris Creamer (@sportslogosnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportslogosnet/status/764102438278356992">August 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Hopefully it's a bit better than the last 3.

[Double Dare]

I heard they are going with LasVegas Posse.

[R.J]

Vegas Golden Knights

https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/introducing-the-vegas-golden-knights---newest-nhl-franchise/c-283997132
http://www.tsn.ca/vegas-golden-knights-introduced-as-nhl-s-31st-franchise-1.614604
http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/18114686/nhl-how-vegas-golden-knights-got-their-nickname

[Mightygoose]

I would have preferred Silver Knights since Nevada is called the Silver State.

Also, very disappointed with they're called the Vegas Golden Knights as opposed to Las Vegas...For this team to have sucess it really needs to cater to the local market. Vegas is too informal and it's what out of towners refer to the city as.

Understand Foley paid 500 million for the team but it's what his customers beyond the 16K STHs for the honeymoon period will pay. If the Raiders arrive, they've alresdy trademarked Las Vegas Raiders. It's best to do it right.

[jerrym]

Vegas Golden Knights - an obvious play on the dream of gamblers - winning the gold on a Las Vegas night of gambling.