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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 14:57:38
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Poll Question:
Do you think a second NHL team in Toronto can work?
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 14:58:40
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Well I think that it should stay as a leaf town and always even tho i hate Toronto |
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Axey
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
877 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 15:03:02
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They can't win the cup with one team so now they need 2 haha nice
Chicago Blackhawks GM
Jesus didn't tap. |
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Guest0968
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Posted - 10/21/2008 : 15:05:02
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well i think it would be good for the fans living in that city because you just cant get tickets to the games anymore and its impossible to get seasons tickers so yes i think another team would work but i am a leafs man and first we need to win a f***ing cup before any new team comes in to the town |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 15:06:59
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I agree with you guest but they should get a better and stronger team to win a cup. |
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Guest2255
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Posted - 10/21/2008 : 16:43:16
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I think they shouldn't have another team one is enough. |
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J-Dog
Top Prospect
Canada
39 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 17:21:55
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I would check to see how the games are selling, I haven't checked toronto ticket sales but if they are as consistent as say montreal (which by population alone is very likely that they too have lots of sell outs) it's an ok idea. But I think it's not in toronto per say right? Would it not be in Hamilton like some of the rumors. In any case you can look at it from a marketing standpoint or go by opinion. Really to me unless they are sure of revenue, two teams in the same city/area is boring, it's not new. Just another team in the same place. Sure it would create a close rivalry (maybe some riots) but i find games like new york vs. new york a little flat is all. It's like the roughriders vs. the roughriders in a league with less than 10 teams (sorry CFL fans but it is funny : ) |
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1547 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 19:00:41
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Toronto could definatly support another team, but why not put one in Hamilton or Kitchener/Waterloo who could both supports teams over a second Toronto one.
CANUCKS RULE!!!
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pokermatt12
Top Prospect
Canada
65 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2008 : 21:49:27
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Yeah, I heard that the team would play in the ACC just like the clippers and the lakers play in the same building.
I think a team would be most successful in Hamilton. Big enough city with a great hockey market. (Anywhere in Canada is) But it just doesn't make sense to have another Toronto team, but like Ron Wilson said, "if it brings half the media, then sure" |
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Guest8618
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 00:15:33
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Correct me if I am wrong but is it possible to have a second NHL team when you do not have a first NHL team?
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Guest9930
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 06:50:57
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Although it's all just speculation at this point and probably won't happen in the near future, a second team in Southern Ontario would make things quite interesting. I believe Hamilton should be the logical choice. If you move the Bruins to the Atlantic and take a look at a Northeast Division which featured Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo, does that not sound ideal to NHL governors who in the last few years are all about rivalry? Hell, to play each other, they could bus the teams to each city like in the good old days. I'd love to have another team in Southern Ontario, but the problem with this is that unless an existing franchise is relocated, the NHL won't expand anywhere until they are certain that all 30 franchise are strong and stable. Looking at markets like Phoenix, Tampa, Nashville etc. etc. that doesn't look like it will happen soon.
I'm a Leafs fan first and foremost, but if there was a team in Hamilton, hell I've got my second favorite team. I would support them.
I'm not going to make too much out of this until Gary Bettemen steps up to that podium (on a step stool, of course) with the little NHL shield on it and announces that the league has granted an expansion franchise to Southern Ontario. |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2008 : 10:49:08
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I bieleve so guest 8618 but i'm not sure |
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Guest2255
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 12:07:55
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Picked no for the 2nd time of voting on this poll. |
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1547 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2008 : 13:02:18
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I heard last night that they wouldn't put a team in Hamilton because it is to close to Buffalo so the fans that go over the border to see the Sabres might not in favor of with a Hamilton game.
CANUCKS RULE!!!
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2008 : 14:33:49
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Forgot to login my saying up top sorry about that |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2008 : 14:38:21
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Well the reason why that I chose Toronto is that they are doing very porrly right now and need to improve on winning some games. |
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Jardine9
Top Prospect
Canada
5 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2008 : 20:02:24
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No. I dont think it would actually work. It would be cool to see the two teams play though.
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nashvillepreds
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1053 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2008 : 15:30:05
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It would definitely work. Toronto has one of the leargest, if not THE leargest hockey fan base in the world. The GTA alone could easily support another team.
Ellis or Renne.... ELLIS Go Preds Go! |
Edited by - nashvillepreds on 10/23/2008 15:31:04 |
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HabsBiggestFan
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
368 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2008 : 19:19:55
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Toronto is a huge city, I definetly think they can put in another team. But the way that I see it as a Habs fan is that it's just another team for Montreal to beat.
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Edited by - HabsBiggestFan on 10/23/2008 19:24:52 |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2008 : 01:56:52
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Habs all the way beating Toronto I agree with you.
HABS RULE!!! |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2008 : 15:19:59
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Nashvillepreds I don't think it would work for some reason |
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Guest2286
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Posted - 10/25/2008 : 13:53:30
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Picked NO |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2008 : 15:13:11
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Well I did pick no because they would have to make a jersey,a symbol for the team and the colours to make a new team and it would take them along time to organize the new team. |
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Guest2210
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Posted - 10/28/2008 : 14:13:33
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Well I said yes because Toronto is not that great right now so maybe the other team will be better |
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PhillyFan12
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
399 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2008 : 14:14:55
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I said no,it should always be a toronto townEven though i hate em |
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Guest2210
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Posted - 10/28/2008 : 14:17:48
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Well I hate them too but I was thinking maybe it should have another team because they ain't that good right now, like what guest2210 said |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2008 : 14:19:12
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You are the same guest so why did you say( like what guest 2210 said) when you are that guest. |
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PhillyFan12
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
399 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2008 : 14:19:28
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but wouldnt it be stupid if there was another toronto team. |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2008 : 14:22:17
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Well they would have to name them something starting with Toronto... |
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1547 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2008 : 14:24:22
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quote: Originally posted by PhillyFan12
but wouldnt it be stupid if there was another toronto team.
They have 2 New York teams, no one has a problem with that.
CANUCKS RULE!!!
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Guest4985
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Posted - 10/28/2008 : 14:26:50
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Toronto could easily support another team financially but the tradition and history is with the Leafs. I think they should move the Sabres to Hamilton and make the Buffalonians cross the border to see hockey. |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2008 : 15:29:21
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I don't think that would work tho. |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2008 : 02:55:43
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There is 2 New York teams because the Islanders city is in New York and so is New York Rangers. |
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Guest4985
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Posted - 10/29/2008 : 08:09:34
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30-40% of the people in the seats in Buffalo are from the greater Toronto area anyway so in a sense Toronto is supporting 2 NHL teams already. (And if you count the number of people from Windsor who attend the Detroit games then the area is supporting 3 teams). |
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1547 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2008 : 09:27:28
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quote: Originally posted by brentrock2
There is 2 New York teams because the Islanders city is in New York and so is New York Rangers.
Thank you for that wonderfull insight as to why there are 2 New York teams.
CANUCKS RULE!!!
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MSC
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
601 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2008 : 09:49:53
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I've gone from amused, to frustrated, to amused again, now I think I'm just indifferent...
U's the by who posts the garbage and Ay's the by who reads it Ay's the by who has my grade three and u's the by who needs it |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2008 : 11:06:48
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Well I could also think of another New York team but not its logo |
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fanoleaf
Rookie
143 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2008 : 20:12:46
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There is definitely room to support another team in south western Ontario and it would be great to see the # 2 team in Ontario in the southwestern area.
ohhh yes there will still be the Nottawa Senioritas but nobody really gives a rats a$$ about them.
Its our game and we need more Canadian Teams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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PhillyFan12
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
399 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2008 : 13:48:14
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toronto should not have another jersey or another type of team,it should stay like it is,the people that hate toronto,i dont think theyed want to see another toronto town and team |
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brentrock2
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
571 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2008 : 13:56:16
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quote: Originally posted by PhillyFan12
toronto should not have another jersey or another type of team,it should stay like it is,the people that hate toronto,i dont think theyed want to see another toronto town and team
Why do you think they shouldn't have another team and plus if there was another Toronto team ,I know the montreal fans would like to watch them lose.
HABS RULE!! LEAFS SUCK!! |
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PhillyFan12
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
399 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2008 : 15:43:34
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Yeah,i know wouldnt be fun to watch every team whoop toronto,hehehe |
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