Seattle's YET still unnamed team

[cowboy82nd]

The previous LI team in the Eastern Hockey League called the "Long Island Ducks" was a name in the running for the NHL expansion team but I think that is as close as they got.

When did the Long Island Ducks disappear? I think I went to one of their games back in the 70's.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

When did the Long Island Ducks disappear? I think I went to one of their games back in the 70's.

When the EHL folded in 1973

 

[noupf]

How about the Seattle Super Sonics.......I like the sound of that. They should try it.

 

[lottster14]

Seattle Slinkies or Slinky

 

[Hasbro]

I always found it interesting how some teams choose to use the city name and others the whole state.

I guess it’s just how it flows with the name?

Denver Avalanche and the Illinois Blackhawks just doesn’t sound right.

on the flip side the Long Island Islanders and the Manhattan Rangers don’t sound good either.

The Avalanche said they opted for Colorado because it had a broader appeal to the state. It clearly hasn't hampered the Broncos, but since they were toying with Rocky Mountain as the demonym...

 

[themelkman]

Should just go Kraken. It’s clearly the best name proposed and fits with all the other coastal water animals

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Seattle Grunge. Bring on the Retro 90s look and 90s style hockey. Mascot named Kurt - a cartoon version of Kurt Cobain in worn out jeans, plaid shirt etc.

 

[Vijo Morganstein]

Seattle Grunge. Bring on the Retro 90s look and 90s style hockey. Mascot named Kurt - a cartoon version of Kurt Cobain in worn out jeans, plaid shirt etc.

Kurt Cobain being used as the mascot for a multibillion dollar corporation would be so antithetical to his beliefs that I actually support this for comedy's sake.

 

[El Travo]

One of the issues with "Sockeyes" is that it's an ugly fish. Even by fish standards, it's really ugly. The word itself also sounds somewhat grotesque.

Seattle Seals checks the alliteration box that I personally enjoy (Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, etc.), seals are a cute animal that most people like (similar to penguins), has great mascot and merchandising potential, and possibility of a cool Penguins-eque logo and jersey, etc.

At least the Marlins (Miami, MLB) are named after a cool looking fish. But even then, nobody likes that team or buys their merchandise. Do you really want to wear a jersey with a fish on it? Especially a really ugly one like a sockeye?

Seattle Sea Lions - Avoids outright re-using a name from a previous franchise, still has the alliteration, and is balanced in regards to syllables so it sounds nicer.

 

[SI90]

The Avalanche said they opted for Colorado because it had a broader appeal to the state. It clearly hasn't hampered the Broncos, but since they were toying with Rocky Mountain as the demonym...

Definitely makes sense to include the state for business purposes but it usually doesn’t hurt teams. I’m sure Detroit and Chicago have most of Michigan and Illinois locked down. Same thing with Denver and other cities. Boston is interesting because they go from parts of Connecticut to Maine. That’s a lot of territory for Boston teams.

The yotes changed to Arizona but I think that was mostly because they weren’t actually playing in Phoenix IIRC?

 

[compan]

I really hope it isn't the Sockeye. Not that I'll be a fan of them anyway, but god forbid I have a kid one day and raise them in this area and they become fans of a hockey team named after a salmon.

 

[Hasbro]

Definitely makes sense to include the state for business purposes but it usually doesn’t hurt teams. I’m sure Detroit and Chicago have most of Michigan and Illinois locked down. Same thing with Denver and other cities. Boston is interesting because they go from parts of Connecticut to Maine. That’s a lot of territory for Boston teams.

One opportunity using the state name opened up since the C on the state flag has had more crossover into marketing lately it's been a natural transition for the Avs to use it.

I don't know much about the naming or branding of the original Hockey Rockies, but given the era and that team's reputation I can't imagine a ton of thought went into it.

The yotes changed to Arizona but I think that was mostly because they weren’t actually playing in Phoenix IIRC?

Also the first in the phone book effect.

 

[Phil Parent]

Seattle HC.

 

[LuckyDay]

One of the issues with "Sockeyes" is that it's an ugly fish. Even by fish standards, it's really ugly. The word itself also sounds somewhat grotesque.

Seattle Seals checks the alliteration box that I personally enjoy (Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, etc.), seals are a cute animal that most people like (similar to penguins), has great mascot and merchandising potential, and possibility of a cool Penguins-eque logo and jersey, etc.

At least the Marlins (Miami, MLB) are named after a cool looking fish. But even then, nobody likes that team or buys their merchandise. Do you really want to wear a jersey with a fish on it? Especially a really ugly one like a sockeye?

Anyone from the Pacific Northwest can tell you that the Sockeye is the best of all species of salmon. Its really oily, not tough like Chinook. I know - I used to hate cleaning those things in the fish plant.

 

[LuckyDay]

I still think
Seattle Overrated **** Coffee has a nice ring to it

Seattle Multisourced Burn Flavour Javas?
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Instead of Seattle, why not start the team's name with Emerald City?

The Emerald City Patches Pals. I'd buy that sweater.

 

[Hasbro]

 

[Nsjohnson]

Should just go Kraken. It’s clearly the best name proposed and fits with all the other coastal water animals

No. Just no. Stop with the Kraken. It doesn't even sound good. Say it out loud.

 

[Nsjohnson]

Anyone from the Pacific Northwest can tell you that the Sockeye is the best of all species of salmon. Its really oily, not tough like Chinook. I know - I used to hate cleaning those things in the fish plant.

I mean, I love all Salmon here, and I think silvers are the best tasting. But you're right about cleaning.

 

[Nsjohnson]

I think there are a few I could accept:
Seattle Evergreen(s)
Seattle Sea Lions
Seattle Sockeyes ----I am becoming more open to this.

I still wish there were a few Naval or seafaring options that I can't think of. Or another animal.

There are lots and lots of birds here. But is there anything worthy of a team?

Seattle Pyroclastic Flows.

Seattle Can't Drive In The Snows

 

[cowboy82nd]

When the EHL folded in 1973

I think my dad took me to a game in 71'. Wow, many moons ago. I think it was the Comets vs the Ducks.

 

[BrookswasHere44]

I really hope it isn't the Sockeye. Not that I'll be a fan of them anyway, but god forbid I have a kid one day and raise them in this area and they become fans of a hockey team named after a salmon.

Where are you? My brother is in shoreline

 

[48g90a138pts]

Maybe they'll announce the name after the season is done and the NHL renames the Metropolitan division to something else.

Seattle Metropolitans

Then they could claim they're former Stanley Cup Champs.

 

[Doctor No]

Ken Daneyko tested, Ken Hodge approved!

 

[JP Mick]

Should just go Kraken. It’s clearly the best name proposed and fits with all the other coastal water animals

It doesn't sound good and it doesn't exist.

 

[themelkman]

It doesn't sound good and it doesn't exist.

Disagree. I think it sounds alot better than Sockeyes or Salmon as others have suggested.