If you could be the NHL Commissioner what cities would you give a franchise?
If уου сουld bе thе NHL Commissioner whаt cities wουld уου give a franchise? Arе thеіr аnу οthеr franchises уου wουld consider contracting?
If уου сουld bе thе NHL Commissioner whаt cities wουld уου give a franchise? Arе thеіr аnу οthеr franchises уου wουld consider contracting?
Your city would be the first! Would go Huntsville Alabama, Oklahoma City, Lincoln Nebraska, Charleston SC.
All the ones Betman took away from the NHL. Hartford, Minnesota, Quebec, Winnepeg, and possibly place one oot in the east coast of Canada e.g. Halifax or St. Johns.
Portland
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Houston
Seattle
New Orleans.
Hamilton, Ont. I reckon it could make some excellent rivalries
I would give to Winnepeg, Regina, Hamilton, Salt Lake, Portland, New Orleans, and Houston.
I would take from Nashville.
We know there are a couple cities in the States where Hockey’s been shoved down their throats when they don’t give a crap and it’s not working. I’d rather see them start franchises in Europe. The people of Halifax, Nova Scotia would have the interest but the populace may be a business.
Portland, or maybe Quebec City again
I would take the Thrashers away and give the franchise to Quebec.
No new teams. Talent is diluted enough. I would contract 2 teams and try to relocate 2 more if possible.
Contract or relocate:
Florida
Phoenix
Nashville
Atlanta
Possible relocation:
Seattle – Its a large city with a nearby rival. Could be excellent.
Portland – See Seattle but less vital and farther from Vancouver.
Houston – Huge city with a nearby rival. If they have accomplishment like Dallas to get people interested it may work.
Kansas City – No way. Lost an NHL team to lack of support. Doesn’t support the many minor league teams they had over the years.
New Orleans – Small market, warm climate. Why place another team where they don’t care?
Winnipeg – Small market but likes hockey. Ancient arena is too small so they built a less vital one. Probably lose money.