Confirmed with Link: Rampage out, Pirates in at the end of season

[Panthers607]

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[ShootIt]

Interesting.

Portland...could they of found a farther team for the affiliate?

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I thought the Panthers don't own their affiliate so they can't move just like that? I'll wait till I see an actual source report this. Not Harv.

 

[panthersfan94]

I thought the Panthers don't own their affiliate so they can't move just like that? I'll wait till I see an actual source report this. Not Harv.

I think that means that they can't move the location of their affiliate. Not that we can't change affiliates.

They aren't moving the Rampage to Portland, just ending the affiliation with the Rampage and starting one with Portland. Although I don't like the idea of this happening, I guess it would make logistical sense for the org.

 

[Panthers607]

Interesting.

Portland...could they of found a farther team for the affiliate?

Note that this is Portland, Maine and not Portland, Oregon. Still though.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I think that means that they can't move the location of their affiliate. Not that we can't change affiliates.

They aren't moving the Rampage to Portland, just ending the affiliation with the Rampage and starring one with Portland

Apparently this is old news and was reported yesterday. Nate knows the AHL way better than me, but this was his post:

Neither Tampa or Florida own their AHL teams which is what would need to happen before they could move them anywhere. As we saw with Anaheim strong arming Norfolk, anything can happen, but it would take an awful lot for this to happen any time soon.

I think this is a non-story.

 

[IM Clutcm]

I always liked San Antonio. Even before they were an affiliate of the Panthers.

 

[Coach Nate]

Apparently this is old news and was reported yesterday. Nate knows the AHL way better than me, but this was his post:




I think this is a non-story.

Like Panthersfan94 said, they are simply going to end the affiliation with San Antonio (who will still own a franchise) and begin a new affiliation with the Pirates. In this case, Florida isn't moving anything so they wouldn't need to own an AHL team.

This is also coming from more than just Harvey. I've seen it reported in about 5 different places. We are pretty much already bracing for Colorado or Arizona to move in once Florida leaves.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Like Panthersfan94 said, they are simply going to end the affiliation with San Antonio (who will still own a franchise) and begin a new affiliation with the Pirates. In this case, Florida isn't moving anything so they wouldn't need to own an AHL team.

This is also coming from more than just Harvey. I've seen it reported in about 5 different places. We are pretty much already bracing for Colorado or Arizona to move in once Florida leaves.

That sucks.

 

[Android 16]

So how does the Portland Maine roster get filled out? With the same team from San Antonio?

 

[panthersfan94]

Portland.. Oregon?

No. Maine

 

[JP Mick]

Apparently this is old news and was reported yesterday. Nate knows the AHL way better than me, but this was his post:




I think this is a non-story.

Think of it like when you rent an apartment, when the lease is up you are free to move somewhere else.

 

[Coach Nate]

So how does the Portland Maine roster get filled out? With the same team from San Antonio?

Yep. Florida will fill their AHL team the same exact way they did in San Antonio. But they will have them in Portland instead.

 

[JP Mick]

Apparently there is something to these rumors and Dale might want an affiliate in the same time zone. It looks like it might save the org some money too because of the reduced travel costs of the Pirates compared to the Rampage.

The Panthers, who are the only Eastern Time Zone team with an affiliate in another time zone, are in the final year of a four-year affiliation agreement with the San Antonio Rampage. Panthers GM Dale Talon has signaled that if the opportunity arose they would like to move their affiliation to a location in the Eastern Time Zone. There has been speculation circulating around the AHL that the Panthers and Coyotes would simply swap AHL affiliates, but sources within the Coyotes organization say that while San Antonio is an option, it’s not the only option and not a forgone conclusion that Arizona returns to the Rampage.

The Coyotes moved their affiliation to Portland in 2011, leaving San Antonio, Texas after six seasons. The Coyotes cited lower travel cost and better development for their prospects as a primary reason for the move.

Former Coyotes’ Assistant GM Brad Treliving, now General Manager of the Calgary Flames, said that San Antonio spent over 90 nights in hotels over the course the season. That is compared to Portland, who averages 18 nights in a hotel over the same period.

Found a great article on it here:

http://bangordailynews.com/link/pirates-to-have-new-nhl-affiliate/?ref=moreInstate

http://portlandpirates.com/

For those that forgot, the Pirates are the AHL team that Dineen coached for 5 seasons before coaching the Panthers.

 

[adam graves]

this is awful.

Nate has been a great fan and source. Dan as well. fans have bonded.

Only one thing left to o for the Rampage...win! (hat tip to major league)

 

[barnztormre]

Ironically Portland Maine was the AA affiliate of the then-Florida Marlins from 1994-2002. It's a very good sports town and the prospects are in good hands.

 

[JP Mick]

this is awful.

Nate has been a great fan and source. Dan as well. fans have bonded.

Only one thing left to o for the Rampage...win! (hat tip to major league)

Agreed! As much as I would understand a move to Portland,
I would miss the input from these guys.

 

[CHGoalie27]

this is awful.

Nate has been a great fan and source. Dan as well. fans have bonded.

Only one thing left to o for the Rampage...win! (hat tip to major league)

I too thought of them immediately as well. ****.

Hope they stay with us as Cats fans.

Anyone here in Maine?

 

[Android 16]

Nate and Dan are the best. San Antonio was a treat to watch over the last few. I don't like this change from a fan's perspective.

 

[Juggernaut27]

I've never understood why farm teams get passed around like they do. Can't be good for business.

Are they looking to acquire a franchise maybe and Portland is a better bet? That would be a silver lining.

Not even the right damn Portland! I can't go to Maine but Portland is driving distance.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I've never understood why farm teams get passed around like they do. Can't be good for business.

Are they looking to acquire a franchise maybe and Portland is a better bet? That would be a silver lining.

Not even the right damn Portland! I can't go to Maine but Portland is driving distance.

Well in this case it's logistics, and in regards to business, most AHL players only last a year or 2 on one team, so it's not like fans aren't used to a relatively different looking team every year.

 

[Juggernaut27]

Well in this case it's logistics, and in regards to business, most AHL players only last a year or 2 on one team, so it's not like fans aren't used to a relatively different looking team every year.

For the fans too, I was more meaning the managment.

 

[batting1k]

 

[batting1k]

http://www.pressherald.com/2015/03/...to-become-portland-pirates-new-nhl-affiliate/

 

[hockeydude1]

Looks to be confirmed. This will help with call ups not switching time-zones. It's difficult to leave an affiliate like that, but its all about business as well.