Winnipeg Naming Discussion pt. 2

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[Gabriel Landeskog]

Winnipeg Jets/End Thread.

 

[bigplay41*]

i hope its a new name A) The Jets history is that of a losing franchise and B) lets start with something fresh and new

 

[Firestorm]

Jets is a stupid name really, Thrashers has a much better sound to it.

 

[Brodie]

Polar Sausages

 

[Cooperalls]

I WAS jets, jets, jets... throughout this whole debacle.

But this morning, now that it looks like it's actually happening, I'd like to see something new. Leave the Jets in the past.

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

This shoulda been the Coyotes moving, then it can be an easy transition back to the Jets.

Then next year or whatever you coulda just moved the Thrashers to Quebec, Kansas City, Seattle or Hamilton.


I very vaguely remember the Jets as I was 5 when they moved, but it would still be somewhat nostalgic for me (as would the Whalers(I remember them better) if they for some reason ever returned.) if the Jets came back.


I've seen Polar Bears thrown around. really? Really? REALLY?!

I can see the reasoning behind the Moose, AHL team, easy transition, etc, but the team should be called Winnipeg not Manitoba and the Moose uniforms are hiddeous.

Falcons I'm meh on, this is also a current AHL team name and it could be disrespectful to some in Atlanta.

 

[mr gib]

it'll be the moose

 

[MoreOrr]

Winnipeg Avengers

 

[Wilma]

If it's anything but the Jets its a crime

 

[zzmoto]

I like the Rebels

because...

In the midnight hour, she cries MORE! MORE! MORE!
with a REBEL YELL, she cries MORE! MORE! MORE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdphvuyaV_I

 

[Retail1LO*]

it'll be the moose

If it is, it will instantaneously make them one of the highest priced tickets in Canada, for one of the worst names. It'll be like going from paying "x" amount of dollars to watch the Manitoba Moose, to playing 4x to watch a team by the same name. It'll look horrible in print, on ice, and be even worse to have to speak.
It will look beyond amateur. As a professional athlete, it would be hard enough to pick Winnipeg over other potential destinations. But now you're playing for the Manitoba Moose? Pass. Just sayin', I think it's a poor choice in so many ways.

If it's anything but the Jets its a crime

It's not, but it certainly should be.

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[HarrySPlinkett]

Just showed thousands of people chanting 'go jets go', and Chipman said right after 'we'll do the right thing'. Make of that what you will

 

[smithy]

Winnipeg Strike

 

[Confucius]

Just showed thousands of people chanting 'go jets go', and Chipman said right after 'we'll do the right thing'. Make of that what you will

The Jets are in Phoenix, Winnipeg will have two teams if they call the new team something else.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Pretty obvious they will be the Manitoba SOMETHINGS from that press conference

 

[MoreOrr]

It's been suggested a few times, Winnipeg Wolverines... But how about Manitoba Wolverines?

 

[smitty10]

Winnipeg Strike

That's actually not too bad. Makes sense and all Winnipeg residents are likely aware of it. Hmm..

 

[SidGenoMario]

winnipeg jerichos tbqh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcSRpcXSQq8

 

[Bexlyspeed]

Winnipeg Strike

will the logo be a picket line?

 

[Metamucil]

The Jets are in Phoenix, Winnipeg will have two teams if they call the new team something else.

tell that to Cleveland Browns fans

 

[Mike Jones]

will the logo be a picket line?

The mascot could drink Tim's coffee and swing at people with a hockey stick at the same time.

 

[IceAce]

tell that to Cleveland Browns fans

Given the Pet Sematary-esque nightmare reincarnation they've had to deal with for over a decade, I'd say thet's enough evidence to make a decent argument for a new team name.

Not to mention the old Browns were around for 60 years and won numerous world titles in the 40's and 50's. The Winnipeg Jets? Not so much.

 

[IceAce]

It's been suggested a few times, Winnipeg Wolverines... But how about Manitoba Wolverines?

Between the University of Michigan and Marvel Comics, you'd have a serious identity problem.

 

[MoreOrr]

tell that to Cleveland Browns fans

The Cleveland Browns were a team established in 1946 and had won Championships. Not something that can be said about the Jets.