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The California teams take the bus.
They weren't in the ECHL days, I'm surprised they would now but I guess when you don't have to leave the state to go to Idaho or Utah or Alaska it can be done.
The California teams take the bus.
And every one of them tweets about it, so it's not like it's a secret
Twitter isn't even that popular, not everyone uses it(shock)I mean the thing loses so much money, never has turned a profit or come even close and never will but its basically propped up(same thing with Snapchat)
328 million monthly active users, up from 319 million in 4th quarter of 2016. And its financials are irrelevant to the comment "Twitter isn't even that popular", as Twitter is the seventh largest social network in the world.
There's 7+ social networks now? I mean that seems like nothing compared to Facebook which turns a nice profit. Still makes no sense how something that bleeds red can stay open. Besides when people post stuff they probably post it on both so one wouldn't even need a Twitter to get said information, I mean not that I care I don't search for team pages and all. Not everyone on here actually does that or cares about their pages, we don't all have the time or the desire.
Really has been quite regarding any team movements. Nothing to suggest that Vancouver will not finish their 6th season of the contract.
Nothing coming out of Hartford regarding the Rangers.
Bridgeport is reportedly in a suit with the city over contract legalities....
Really has been quite regarding any team movements. Nothing to suggest that Vancouver will not finish their 6th season of the contract.
Nothing coming out of Hartford regarding the Rangers.
Bridgeport is reportedly in a suit with the city over contract legalities....
Just a few ghostly whispers in CNY regarding the future of the AHL in Utica. Given the amount of money that was just put into renovations in Utica's rink, it is unlikely it will go without a team. Syracuse, on the other hand, plays in a dump that was out of date last century. The County officials keep making promises, but there is only so much perfume you can put on a pile of poop to cover the smell. Crunch ownership have vowed to bring a title to Syracuse, which may be the only thing keeping the franchise in town. Tampa says they are happy in CNY, but money talks and if the franchise had a chance to move closer to Western Florida, that would save a lot of costs for the Bolts. For now, it is wait and see.
I don't think Tampa owns the franchise, Howard Doglon owns it. Whom is the main reason it stays in CNY.Just a few ghostly whispers in CNY regarding the future of the AHL in Utica. Given the amount of money that was just put into renovations in Utica's rink, it is unlikely it will go without a team. Syracuse, on the other hand, plays in a dump that was out of date last century. The County officials keep making promises, but there is only so much perfume you can put on a pile of poop to cover the smell. Crunch ownership have vowed to bring a title to Syracuse, which may be the only thing keeping the franchise in town. Tampa says they are happy in CNY, but money talks and if the franchise had a chance to move closer to Western Florida, that would save a lot of costs for the Bolts. For now, it is wait and see.
I don't think Tampa owns the franchise, Howard Dolgon (sp) owns it. Who h is the main reason it stays in CNY.
The business model that Esche has set up in Utica has to be attractive to NHL teams and it looks like it was basically copied by Binghamton with the Devils. For that model to work there has to be a NHL team that owns their AHL franchise and looking to move it. Now that the Devils are in Binghamton there are only three viable scenarios that I see for Utica. 1, the Canucks sign an extension or either the Rangers or Islanders move their AHL team to Utica. I don't really see any other NHL teams coming here.Where would Tampa's affiliate play? I can only think of Orlando, which has done very well in the ECHL. But I'm not convinced they would save a ton of money. If they're in Syracuse, their prospects are rarely outside of the NY/Penn/NE region which would probably make it easy and cheap to grab them and bring them wherever they need to be.
I don't think Utica would be dark for very long if at all if the Canucks pull out. The Comets whole selling point as an affiliate is "Just keep your prospects here and we'll take care of the rest". They're basically subcontractors. A team like the Rangers could just stash their kids there and not have to think about about the day to day operations of a minor league team. All of that burden is on Esche. As much as it pains me to say it, I think Albany is done if they can't also put together some kind of ownership group, and quick.
Where would Tampa's affiliate play? I can only think of Orlando, which has done very well in the ECHL. But I'm not convinced they would save a ton of money. If they're in Syracuse, their prospects are rarely outside of the NY/Penn/NE region which would probably make it easy and cheap to grab them and bring them wherever they need to be.
I don't think Utica would be dark for very long if at all if the Canucks pull out. The Comets whole selling point as an affiliate is "Just keep your prospects here and we'll take care of the rest". They're basically subcontractors. A team like the Rangers could just stash their kids there and not have to think about about the day to day operations of a minor league team. All of that burden is on Esche. As much as it pains me to say it, I think Albany is done if they can't also put together some kind of ownership group, and quick.
Gwinnett doesn't exist.... it was morphed into AtlantaZeta is on the same track I am but I think 'Squid was referring to if (example) say the Solar Bears (Orlando) or better yet the Everblades were available down in Estero and promotion in to the AHL. Lots of moving parts, as in
* Vinik buying the franchise from Karmanos and new owner Tom Dundon - and that's even if the Everblades and Germaine Arena are still up for sale now. May not be with new ownership now, maybe they decide to rescind the sale - who knows
* Andrews to sign off on another addition to the AHL, someone moving to the Northern Division, place them in the Atlantic and the closest geographic competition is ironically Charlotte
While I get the pattern now is to have the farm teams closer to big Clubs, I don't see however the cost savings for the Lightning. The main reason they moved from Norfolk to Syracuse was for increased practice time (primarily), less travel, and cost reductions. Until say Gwinnett gets added too there's not much of a benefit for any of this to happen unless the geographical gaps decrease, as a start.
Anyway, back to the topic of Utica.
Think Utica should relocate to either Victoria, Chilliwack, Billings, Utah, or Boise.
San Jose should also consider moving their team to Sacremento, Fresno, or Utah.
NJ should moving their affiliate back to Utica if the Comets leave.
apparently, the Sharks like having the Barracuda side by side, and no to the Devils proposal.... Binghamton has that locked up after Ottawa bought their affiliate and into Belleville, Makar, you're also forgetting Esche has to be likely bought out or paid by VAN or another team and there doesn't appear to be any shifts except what's known as Colorado bringing the Eagles up a league after 15 seasons between the CHL/ECHL....
Utah already has said no to the AHL, Add in, the ECHL Grizzlies exist, that's how Cleveland returned;
Victoria/Chilliwack are junior markets solely and Victoria didn't really catch on with the Salmon Kings...
Fresno has their Monsters....
and Boise has been done, Billings is too isolated.
Why would NJ randomly pull out of Binghamton and move to Utica? What purpose would that serve?Think Utica should relocate to either Victoria, Chilliwack, Billings, Utah, or Boise.
San Jose should also consider moving their team to Sacremento, Fresno, or Utah.
NJ should moving their affiliate back to Utica if the Comets leave.
Why would NJ randomly pull out of Binghamton and move to Utica? What purpose would that serve?
Binghamton is actually about an hour closer. I just don't see the point. But then again after losing the Senators last year I get edgy whenever talks arise of us losing another team.A better relationship in the long-term, Utica supports well and I believe it's much closer (I could be wrong). Would say the Chicago Wolves, but I think the Wolves and Vegas are going to be affiliates for a very... long time.
so is Binghamton, Makar.... that's a 5 year deal, correct Binghamton fansA better relationship in the long-term, Utica supports well and I believe it's much closer (I could be wrong). Would say the Chicago Wolves, but I think the Wolves and Vegas are going to be affiliates for a very... long time.
so is Binghamton, Makar.... that's a 5 year deal, correct Binghamton fans