Pulling for Vancouver. All we need is another east coast team from a city full of assholes to win a championship, thus re-activating the bandwagon of assholes from that city that moved down here.

5/28/2011 3:01:19 PM

yeah, last thing we need is thousands of this guy at the rbc

http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2011/05/tv-execs-get-an-unwelcome-visitor-at-their-annual-upfronts.html

5/28/2011 3:05:01 PM

Vancouver in 7.

5/28/2011 6:37:07 PM

Vancouver in 6.

5/28/2011 10:43:26 PM

Quote :

"Vancouver in 5"

5/29/2011 2:10:25 AM

i'm going 2 game 4!

5/29/2011 7:26:01 PM

Quote :

"VERSUS’ exclusive telecast of Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Final between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night averaged 2.55 million viewers, according to fast nationals provided by The Nielsen Company, making it the most-watched Conference Final game in network history and the sixth-most watched game in the network’s history overall (bested only by Stanley Cup Final games). The telecast, which peaked at 3.25 million viewers from 10-10:30 p.m. ET, was the most-watched third-round game on cable since Detroit and Colorado renewed their epic rivalry in Game 7 on May 31, 2002. "

Quote :

"A formal announcement will likely be made on Tuesday that the Atlanta Thrashers are moving to Winnipeg."

5/30/2011 10:57:43 AM

Quote :

"TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie 11 am Central time announcement. Now official. Pending NHL B of G approval, Thrashers moving to Winnipeg Team will play out of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference for one year before NHL realignment kicks in. Do not believe any firm decision has been made on the name of the team but ownership appears to prefer moving away from the name Jets."

Nothing new, but it's official.

5/31/2011 8:14:18 AM

Told you "smart" fans the league was not working on two schedules. Lots of travel coming up.

5/31/2011 8:28:51 AM

Good god you are an idiot

5/31/2011 10:05:06 AM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Thrashers-still-selling-season-tickets-1-hour-be?urn=nhl-wp6063

5/31/2011 11:31:12 AM

teemu selanne playing one last season in wpg would be pretty cool

5/31/2011 11:52:51 AM

esp if he could pot 76 goals again

5/31/2011 11:58:03 AM

Quote :

" @sportsguy33: So excited the NHL is going back to Winnipeg. Bettman post-2010 is like Fredo had he had figured out the casino business"

jesus christ that is such a good line

5/31/2011 12:26:38 PM

Quote :

" Told you "smart" fans the league was not working on two schedules. Lots of travel coming up."

You're a fucking retard. Just because the division isn't realigned, doesn't mean there didn't have to be two schedules. Building availabilities change everything. The NHL does get prime pick, but there are situations where the fucking jonas brothers or lady GaGa have tour dates booked a year in advance. The nhl can't bounce them, and needs to plan accordingly.

Did I mention that you're fucking retarded? Read back to when this came up the first time. Some people know what the fuck they're talking about.

[Edited on May 31, 2011 at 12:49 PM. Reason : .]

5/31/2011 12:37:41 PM

yeah i know the NHL openly said they had two different schedules ready for PHX if they moved. I don't know why this wouldn't be the same

5/31/2011 12:43:47 PM

You're a fucking retard. If they had a second schedule, a schedule that reflected realignment - why would they not use it? Why would they wait till next season for realignment. I understand quite well on arena requests, thus the reason why the NHL was only making one schedule for 2011 / 2012

Just because you have a couple of TSN guys on your twitter and a cute little hockey theme nic name doesn't make you an expert. You were wrong, get over it.

5/31/2011 3:01:34 PM

because realignment is a petitionable move, iirc. the league doesnt just move people... there's an extended process, including grievances from other teams.

the dual schedule was based on building availability, feasibility of travel, and to an extent game times for tv considerations. not realignment.

christ, you're fucking thick.

as for your last statement, lulz. go back to page 13.

5/31/2011 3:09:36 PM

Quote :

"You're a fucking retard. If they had a second schedule, a schedule that reflected realignment - why would they not use it? Why would they wait till next season for realignment. I understand quite well on arena requests, thus the reason why the NHL was only making one schedule for 2011 / 2012 Just because you have a couple of TSN guys on your twitter and a cute little hockey theme nic name doesn't make you an expert. You were wrong, get over it."

it was never said that the 2nd schedule took conference realignment into account. put your jump to conclusions mat away and actually READ.

5/31/2011 3:11:52 PM

You are proving my point, thank you.

5/31/2011 3:12:20 PM

this is the thread you are looking for GGmon: http://thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=611484

5/31/2011 3:13:43 PM

bhahahahahahaha, smart!

5/31/2011 3:14:31 PM

Quote :

"puck_it need moar beer 12165 Posts user info edit post ^nope. Nhl has two schedules they are building. One with an atlanta contingent, one with winnepeg. 5/20/2011 1:15:32 AM GGMon All American 6136 Posts user info edit post nope - they are keeping winnipeg in the southeast for next season. 5/20/2011 8:49:29 AM puck_it need moar beer 12165 Posts user info edit post you still have to have two different schedules planned. There's these things called building availabilities, and you have to factor in travel. That is, we probably won't see a panthers-winnepeg home and home back to back. It had been widely reported that they were building two schedules. [Edited on May 20, 2011 at 11:37 AM. Reason : .]"

again, how does any of this prove any point other than you inferring shit and being wrong about it?

5/31/2011 3:14:33 PM

I believe the two schedule scenario was cited by several people on this board.... and none of it had to definitely do with WPG being in the West and a West team moving East.

Just my two cents....

It sounds like the ownership group is steering away from the Jets name... at least at last check I had on it...

5/31/2011 3:21:18 PM

And you guys say NBA fans are petty and immature...

5/31/2011 3:24:39 PM

Quote :

"^nope. Nhl has two schedules they are building. One with an atlanta contingent, one with winnepeg."

I guess I did jump to conclusions. I'm man enough to admit that.

5/31/2011 3:24:49 PM

^^^They'd have to buy the trademark. And going with "jets" could potentially cut into jersey sales, as opposed to a new brand.

Best suggestion I've seen so far:

Winnipeg Jorts

[Edited on May 31, 2011 at 3:28 PM. Reason : .]

5/31/2011 3:27:02 PM

if they really go with Moose as an NHL team name I am going to shit

5/31/2011 3:39:59 PM

Still better than Thunder

5/31/2011 3:48:14 PM

i dont see them using the manitoba moose name. Winnipeg Falcons was floated... not sure i like that. seems tired and over used.

they need a beer league team name.

Moose Knuckles, Mighty Merkins, Tonsil Hockey, etc.

5/31/2011 4:40:49 PM

The Macon Whoopies

5/31/2011 6:09:27 PM

I FORGOT ABOUT THEM

5/31/2011 6:10:37 PM

Quote :

"if they really go with Moose as an NHL team name I am going to shit"

Better then the ducks.

5/31/2011 7:55:16 PM

I'm sure the good people at True North are going to read this... but I think the name should be the Winnipeg Timber

6/1/2011 9:01:43 AM

game show for pirates

They should keep the name, just redesign the jersey and logo - enough to encourage merchandise sales.

[Edited on June 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM. Reason : pirates]

6/1/2011 11:55:46 AM

Winnipeg Thrashers? Really? Makes about as much sense as all your other posts.

I don't really care about either of these teams, so I'll just say Vancouver in 6 because Canada needs a Cup.

[Edited on June 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM. Reason : x]

6/1/2011 12:05:19 PM

I think he means keep the Jets name.

I'll be frustrated if it's not Jets, but it's becoming quite clear that it won't be.

6/1/2011 12:12:42 PM

Of course, they would have to pay The White Warriors royalties

6/1/2011 12:14:52 PM

Speaking of bad old ECHL names, how about Manitoba Mysticks?

6/1/2011 12:21:55 PM

Quote :

"Winnipeg Thrashers? Really?"

also, I'm pretty sure that the ATL folks kept the Thrashers name. For what reason, I couldn't be more unclear.

6/1/2011 12:31:06 PM

Louisiana Ice Gators was pretty bad
Mobile was the Mystiks, is that what you meant

6/1/2011 1:18:21 PM

Quote :

"Winnipeg Thrashers? Really? Makes about as much sense as all your other posts."

I meant keep the jets name, just redesign the logo so you can sell a buttlaod of new merchandise.

Thanks for shitting on all my other posts!

Also of interest - here is what the nordiques would have looked like if they stayed in Quebec:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nordiques_proposed.jpg

[Edited on June 1, 2011 at 1:45 PM. Reason : wiki]

6/1/2011 1:45:17 PM

Looks like Tuffy with Downs

6/1/2011 1:46:16 PM

Quote :

"Louisiana Ice Gators was pretty bad"

lol my buddy's uncle was an asst. coach for them back in the 90s

6/1/2011 1:52:07 PM

I think PinkandBlack posted that in the other thread... I couldn't figure out who the "C" was in the photo, unless it's just some FC dweeb.

6/1/2011 1:52:46 PM

Quote :

"Mobile was the Mystiks, is that what you meant"

I'm aware. I was just applying another bad old ECHL name to the Unnamed Winnipeg Team.

Man, ECHL teams have always had horrible names.

Pee Dee Pride
Macon Whoopie
Louisville RiverFrogs (wtf? why?)
Winston-Salem Polar Twins (or were they CHL?)
Louisiana IceGators (the whole "two words mashed together that retain their capital letters" trend was really dumb)
Jacksonville Lizard Kings (Jim deserved better)
Columbia Inferno (sounds like a club)
Lexington Man 'O War (I always think of the jellyfish)
and the dumbest ever, Greenville Grrrowl (now replaced by the Road Warriors, which makes no sense when they play in Greenville)

6/1/2011 1:54:02 PM

Quebec Rafales ( in French means gust of wind).

6/1/2011 1:56:43 PM

Gotcha on the bad names for WPG...

Polar Twins were CHL, the ECHL team was the Thunderbirds.

Louisville also had the IceHawks.

I was never a fan of the IceCaps or Ice Pilots. Just lame.

I suppose it was creative, but the Boardwalk Bullies I thought was pretty shitty too. Although, Kirk Maltby's younger brother played for them.

6/1/2011 2:02:29 PM

pretty sure all this talk would be more apt for the NHL Season thread since Winnipeg isn't in the playoffs.

Who ya got for game 1?

6/1/2011 2:04:19 PM

Canuckleheads in an OT win

6/1/2011 2:11:51 PM