kdb209
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There's already one too many "Metropolitans" franchises as is
Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets
Step right up and beat the Mets ...
There's already one too many "Metropolitans" franchises as is
Seattle Mets with Green Red White barberpole jerseys.
There's already one too many "Metropolitans" franchises as is
An update, but doesn't sound too serious.
http://www.king5.com/sports/Group-interested-in-luring-NHL-to-Seattle-122557174.html
An update, but doesn't sound too serious.
http://www.king5.com/sports/Group-interested-in-luring-NHL-to-Seattle-122557174.html
“We’ve had discussions with a group in Seattle,” said Daly, “Certainly people who are interested in having NHL hockey in Seattle. I would rather not get into specifics to be fair to that group, or the process.”
Daly says there is a lot for the NHL to like about Western Washington, including its proximity to BC.
“You’re always intrigued by rivalries,” says Daly.
However, he stresses he doesn’t believe the local group was willing to act in time for next season. A well-placed source says Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is not a part of the current group.
Franchise moves must be approved by the NHL Board of Governors next month.
There's already one too many "Metropolitans" franchises as is
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KeyArena
Sorry not really familiar with this arena but It says here the Key Arena seats 11,000 for Ice Hockey , Is their any way to jam in an extra 6,000 seats and still accommodate an NHL sized rink?
If, IF Seattle ever gets a team, they'll probably name 'em the Totems or the Thunderbirds or something like that instead of the old historical name. Should they go the Metropolitan route though, they can just go by the Metros instead of the Mets to avoid dealing with New York.
Imagine this: A hockey road trip down the I-5 to Seattle to watch the Canucks. There are reports a business group in Puget Sound is interested in moving an NHL team to Seattle.
With rumours flying the Atlanta Thrashers are relocating to Winnipeg any day now, several other franchises are known to be up for sale -- including the always-troubled Phoenix Coyotes.
Seattle is the second-largest urban centre in the US without an NHL team. It wouldn't be the first time professional hockey has been in the Emerald City; the Seattle Metropolitans won the Stanley Cup back in 1917.
From what I know of Seattle's arena situation, a new arena would probably never be approved, but what about a growing suburb like Bellevue? There might be an appetite for a Glendale-type arena district there as they have a booming downtown,
Someone needs to start polling the eastside! It's an interesting idea.
Seattle has its fair share of billionaires, hopefully one or two of them is at least exploring the opportunity. Except for Howard Schultz.. he can go **** himself.
He is the reason the Sonics are gone.Sounds like you have a dislike for Mr Starbucks. Care to elaborate? Did he dis hockey ala Tiger Woods?
He is the reason the Sonics are gone.
Tell me about it.Dont want those types of owners!
I don't think its a bad idea, but wait till Quebec, Winnipeg, Hamilton at least have a team.
Except for Howard Schultz.. he can go **** himself.
Totems would be the name...