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Post by The Lodger on Oct 15, 2009 9:50:03 GMT -5
It does suck that the Wang might move the Islanders.
I don't buy into the whole New Stadium=Better Franchise philosophy. Personally I don't think there's any bigger con than the building of professional sports stadiums, and it sucks that Wang's philosophy is "New Stadium or New City," but that's the way it goes.
It does suck that the fans of the Islanders are going to be the ones who have to suffer.
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Oct 15, 2009 10:52:49 GMT -5
It does suck that the Wang might move the Islanders. I don't buy into the whole New Stadium=Better Franchise philosophy. Personally I don't think there's any bigger con than the building of professional sports stadiums, and it sucks that Wang's philosophy is "New Stadium or New City," but that's the way it goes. It does suck that the fans of the Islanders are going to be the ones who have to suffer. I think the Islanders need a new lease as well as a new stadium. Well if it wasn't purposly built small as a political power play than they wouldn't be so eager to move.
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Post by LONG ISLAND's OWN vinnypic on Oct 15, 2009 11:10:58 GMT -5
The situation is very fluid now. The new lease is ready to be implemented by the County if the town approves the Coliseum development. Lots of posturing at the moment.
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Post by darthalexander on Oct 15, 2009 11:14:15 GMT -5
4 Cups? Big Deal...talk to me when you have 24. THAT'S a storied franchise. Has the Islanders move been completely confirmed? Man, I feel bad for anyone who loses their team. People in Montreal are lucky because it will never happen to us. I can't imagine what it must feel like to lose a team if you're a big hockey fan. On the news here today the mentioned that Bettman met with some people in Quebec City about the possibility of a franchise returning there. They were speculating that this would be where the Coyotes might end up but what if it's the Islanders. The condition of course is that Quebec builds a new arena. I like the Islanders. It'd be a shame to lose them.
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Post by LONG ISLAND's OWN vinnypic on Oct 15, 2009 11:18:41 GMT -5
4 Cups? Big Deal...talk to me when you have 24. THAT'S a storied franchise. Has the Islanders move been completely confirmed? Man, I feel bad for anyone who loses their team. People in Montreal are lucky because it will never happen to us. I can't imagine what it must feel like to lose a team if you're a big hockey fan. On the news here today the mentioned that Bettman met with some people in Quebec City about the possibility of a franchise returning there. They were speculating that this would be where the Coyotes might end up but what if it's the Islanders. The condition of course is that Quebec builds a new arena. I like the Islanders. It'd be a shame to lose them. The absolute latest: www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/wang-lighthouse-project-still-on-1.1524982
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Post by darthalexander on Oct 15, 2009 11:33:31 GMT -5
So that means all Islander fans are going to be put through the ringer this season. One day being told yes you're moving, the next day no, etc. I think that would drive me up the wall. I'd want a definitive answer (good or bad) now then being put through this all season long.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2009 13:37:39 GMT -5
I say move the Islanders to Hamilton. It'd be easier than moving the Coyotes there.
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Post by The Lodger on Oct 15, 2009 13:57:44 GMT -5
Could you imagine how pissed Balsillie would be if the NHL moved a franchise to Hamilton without him?
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Post by darthalexander on Oct 15, 2009 14:08:01 GMT -5
Could you imagine how pissed Balsillie would be if the NHL moved a franchise to Hamilton without him? I think Bettman would do it, just as a "F U" to Balsillie.
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Post by saintturgeon on Oct 15, 2009 14:27:16 GMT -5
4 Cups? Big Deal...talk to me when you have 24. THAT'S a storied franchise. Has the Islanders move been completely confirmed? Man, I feel bad for anyone who loses their team. People in Montreal are lucky because it will never happen to us. I can't imagine what it must feel like to lose a team if you're a big hockey fan. On the news here today the mentioned that Bettman met with some people in Quebec City about the possibility of a franchise returning there. They were speculating that this would be where the Coyotes might end up but what if it's the Islanders. The condition of course is that Quebec builds a new arena. I like the Islanders. It'd be a shame to lose them. But that's 24 Cups over 101 years, most of which was played with only five other franchises.
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Post by saintturgeon on Oct 15, 2009 14:39:01 GMT -5
I say move the Islanders to Hamilton. It'd be easier than moving the Coyotes there. Instead of moving American franchises, to Winnipeg, Quebec, and Hamilton. Just wait a few more years for another expansion. Because all it takes is a good team that can make the playoffs and that can turn a struggling franchise around. Because Phoenix, Atlanta, Nashville, Miami, Tampa, and Long Island are big markets with alot of people but if those teams stink and don't make the playoffs, then yeah people aren't going to show up. And if the Canadian dollar ever drops down to 65 cents on the American dollar, then teams like Edmonton and Calgary could be in trouble again.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2009 14:41:31 GMT -5
4 Cups? Big Deal...talk to me when you have 24. THAT'S a storied franchise. Has the Islanders move been completely confirmed? Man, I feel bad for anyone who loses their team. People in Montreal are lucky because it will never happen to us. I can't imagine what it must feel like to lose a team if you're a big hockey fan. On the news here today the mentioned that Bettman met with some people in Quebec City about the possibility of a franchise returning there. They were speculating that this would be where the Coyotes might end up but what if it's the Islanders. The condition of course is that Quebec builds a new arena. I like the Islanders. It'd be a shame to lose them. Of course, since the habs are in the league since 1909, 65 years older than the isles.
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Post by saintturgeon on Oct 15, 2009 14:53:25 GMT -5
4 Cups? Big Deal...talk to me when you have 24. THAT'S a storied franchise. Has the Islanders move been completely confirmed? Man, I feel bad for anyone who loses their team. People in Montreal are lucky because it will never happen to us. I can't imagine what it must feel like to lose a team if you're a big hockey fan. On the news here today the mentioned that Bettman met with some people in Quebec City about the possibility of a franchise returning there. They were speculating that this would be where the Coyotes might end up but what if it's the Islanders. The condition of course is that Quebec builds a new arena. I like the Islanders. It'd be a shame to lose them. Of course, since the habs are in the league since 1909, 65 years older than the isles. And also, by that logic. The Edmonton Oilers aren't a "storied" franchise, what with their paltry 5 Stanley Cups
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Post by darthalexander on Oct 15, 2009 15:20:09 GMT -5
saintturgeon - you're just jealous. Seriously - I'm not saying other teams aren't "storied", I was just making a joke about the whole "storied" conversation going on here. Believe me, I'm not that crazy to say the Habs are the only "storied" team. But we still rule (well, in my dreams...sniff).
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Post by LONG ISLAND's OWN vinnypic on Oct 15, 2009 20:55:33 GMT -5
Any Ranger fan that wants the Islanders to move is a poor excuse for a hockey fan.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2009 21:58:32 GMT -5
Niklas Lidstrom scored his 1000 pts in his career. One of the best defensemen of all-time, congrats.
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Post by odysseus on Oct 15, 2009 22:09:04 GMT -5
There's no way anyone deserves the ISLANDERS, The most storied US team other than the Red Wings, other than the NY area. If they move, it's utter crap on the league. I agree with this, but the discussion isn't if they should move...its where they should move if they do. To be honest, the best place for the Islanders to move is. . . Seattle. They have a built in hockey base, a hockey tradition, and if they were to build a new arena, they could easily make it a hockey/basketball joint venture. Not only that, but they have an automatic cross town rival with the Vancouver Canucks. Even if hockey didn't catch on right away (which I'd be shocked), you have a ton of hockey fans in BC living along the border that wouldn't have a problem making the drive down. Especially when the tickets would be half the price of Canucks tickets. Other than that, I'd give it to Quebec City, a city rumored to be in the running for 1 of the 9 US teams that are financially in trouble, and likely to be moved.
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Post by fw91 on Oct 15, 2009 22:10:02 GMT -5
Any Ranger fan that wants the Islanders to move is a poor excuse for a hockey fan. QFT. I want them to stay so bad. "Potivin Sucks" would never be chanted the same way again ;D
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Post by odysseus on Oct 15, 2009 22:23:21 GMT -5
4 Cups? Big Deal...talk to me when you have 24. THAT'S a storied franchise. Has the Islanders move been completely confirmed? Man, I feel bad for anyone who loses their team. People in Montreal are lucky because it will never happen to us. I can't imagine what it must feel like to lose a team if you're a big hockey fan. On the news here today the mentioned that Bettman met with some people in Quebec City about the possibility of a franchise returning there. They were speculating that this would be where the Coyotes might end up but what if it's the Islanders. The condition of course is that Quebec builds a new arena. I like the Islanders. It'd be a shame to lose them. But that's 24 Cups over 101 years, most of which was played with only five other franchises. 1) That's a cup every 4 years. 2) Your argument is heavily flawed and f***ing stupid. C'mon, we don't need that kind of hate in here. *Is aware of the Irony*
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2009 22:33:04 GMT -5
But that's 24 Cups over 101 years, most of which was played with only five other franchises. 1) That's a cup every 4 years. 2) Your argument is heavily flawed and f***ing stupid. C'mon, we don't need that kind of hate in here. *Is aware of the Irony* I agree. I mean the habs won the same amount of cup with these 5 other teams (1942-67) than the expension era (10 cups).
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