Elks: Poll: New name for "Edmonton Eskimo Football Club"

[MoontoScott]

As it has turned out, the name is just one of many issues with that organization.

True but one of the minority owners from FEDEX wants Snyder out and the main reason is Snyder's resistance to the name change. It didn't sit well with him.

 

[Stoneman89]

True but one of the minority owners from FEDEX wants Snyder out and the main reason is Snyder's resistance to the name change. It didn't sit well with him.

Jeezus, he may not like it, and it may have taken some time, but he's DOING it now. Maybe he should try to hook on with some other owner who's team doesn't offend him so much.

 

[MoontoScott]

Jeezus, he may not like it, and it may have taken some time, but he's DOING it now. Maybe he should try to hook on with some other owner who's team doesn't offend him so much.

The "cancel" mob comes by its name honestly.

You might be willing to change and make concessions but once you are identified as "the enemy" then you have to go-period. You are "cancelled" and that's it- reform and forgiveness are not allowed--Sinners beware.

I did hear though that the minority Redskins owners have looked into getting out since Snyder has said he won't leave. Maybe they can hook up with Robert Kraft or Jerry Jones and live a life of righteousness.

 

[Hank Plank]

Edmonton Evils.

 

[Drivesaitl]

The Edmonton Em's

For some reason I thought of Erika Ehm, and much better times for music.

Nice to look at too..

 

[KCC]

I don't like any of the names.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

For some reason I thought of Erika Ehm, and much better times for music.

Nice to look at too..

I think we should roll with it XD

 

[Captain Fantastic]

I don't like any of the names.

I hear on that. I do like Empire but maybe because they've used it in their marketing before. Eagles?Elks is leading here but man that is so lame for a football team.

 

[Dan Kelly]

The Edmonton Em's

or Edmonton Emu's?

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Riders fan here (ducks).

The Eskimos have an amazing history. As an outsider, I hope they don't go with something so generic as Express which is just so boring. I get wanting to keep the iconic double EE but flipside is a fresh page to do something interesting. Don't Express line checkout!

 

[Gordievsky]

I'm not a fan of non plural names, like Magic, Heat, Kraken (gag) and Express.

Elks is a bit odd but gimme a break - objectively speaking, Eskimos was odd too.

I like Elks and Empires. The Empires sort of harkens back to the notion of a dynasty or a consistently good team. While we don't have any Oiler dynasty to speak of, the EE have way more than their share of Grey Cup wins. It fits.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

Okay if we need to sacrifice the EE logo for decent name. It should be considered as long as it's a really good name that can convert older fans and bring in new ones.

Alberta has some pretty historic dinosaur discoveries. I don't think the dinosaurs would mind us using their names, right?

Edmonton Albertosaurus

Albertosaurus: A type of tyrannosaur discovered in Alberta in 1910.

 

[McFlash97]

After much deliberation ..has to be Empire...the rest sound like shit. Edmonton Electric ? Edmonton Elks ? The f***...

 

[Beerfish]

Empire is already NOT on the list. The team already said it would not be considered.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

Where did Edmonton get its name?

Some interesting history, though some of you might find it interesting. We can go back how the natives called it or even the original mean of Edmonton " Eadhelm"

Edmonton Eadhelms

That has a nice ring to it.


Eadhelms name meaning: The name Eadhelm finds its origins with the ancient Anglo-Saxons of England. It was given to one who worked as a soldier. The surname Eadhelm literally means noble protector. The name was derived from the Old English adel helm which literally means "eagle shield"

Edmonton Eagle Shields?


Actually, this is my official vote. I want it to be Eadhelm or Eadhelms.

 

[Gordievsky]

Where did Edmonton get its name?

Some interesting history, though some of you might find it interesting. We can go back how the natives called it or even the original mean of Edmonton " Eadhelm"

Edmonton Eadhelms

And guess who could be the mascot? Ed Helms.

 

[yukoner88]

Some of you seem to be unaware of how powerful a pissed off elk can be.

 

[thadd]

Elk.... mmmmmmm there's a legit craving. I'll go with that one.

 

[Howie Feltersnatch]

As a Calgary Stampeder fan who has watched a few games in Edmonton and enjoyed the fans and experience, the changing of the Eskimo name is really unfortunate. Sign of the times but very disappointing to see. Will always be the eskimos to me.

 

[FiftyFifty]

As a Calgary Stampeder fan who has watched a few games in Edmonton and enjoyed the fans and experience, the changing of the Eskimo name is really unfortunate. Sign of the times but very disappointing to see. Will always be the eskimos to me.

So... why are we changing it again?

 

[Cloned]

The better question is which league the new team name will be in.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Edmonton Extinction. Kind of evoking the league.

Kind of thinking theres just going to be some reworking of junior football leagues around the country and kind of more of an "Allan Cup' type national tie in.

Canadian pro football, the whole concept of it, is pandemic dead. Ditch the Eskimos, other clubs, and replace it with a barnstormer circuit with very low overhead, very low salaries, mostly domestic or talent from non traditional sporting nations. Basically anybody reasonably good willing to come here and play.

I'd hardly notice the difference. Its not like I could watch the recent CFL and think that all these players on the pitch are good. Really I haven't had those thoughts in years.

 

[CycloneSweep]

No CFL this year. Not surprising though
It'll be interesting if the league will find a way to happen next year and if they will find a way to actually be relevant with the younger crowd.

 

[MoontoScott]

I think the name change has now taken a back seat when compared to the question of "what, if any league?"

 

[joestevens29]

I think the name change has now taken a back seat when compared to the question of "what, if any league?"

Just maybe go with Eskimos next year and see if anyone notices.