Even though it's not in New York (still in NYC metro area, though) I suppose the Izod Center (former home of the Devils and Nets) could work. Plus, wouldn't be much of a stretch to imagine that their operators would love to see another permanent sports team there, as if memory serves all they've got now is Fordham's basketball team. Would not be at all surprised to see them try to land a hockey (AHL or ECHL) and/or arena football team to try to fill the void.
Even though it's not in New York (still in NYC metro area, though) I suppose the Izod Center (former home of the Devils and Nets) could work. Plus, wouldn't be much of a stretch to imagine that their operators would love to see another permanent sports team there, as if memory serves all they've got now is Fordham's basketball team. Would not be at all surprised to see them try to land a hockey (AHL or ECHL) and/or arena football team to try to fill the void.
Could probably move the Albany Devils there if they really wanted, keep them closer to New Jersey. Don't think that would happen though as they probably wouldn't want to leave.
Could probably move the Albany Devils there if they really wanted, keep them closer to New Jersey. Don't think that would happen though as they probably wouldn't want to leave.
New Jersey owns the franchise - if they could get a better deal out of Izod than they have in Albany, they'd go.
Even though it's not in New York (still in NYC metro area, though) I suppose the Izod Center (former home of the Devils and Nets) could work. Plus, wouldn't be much of a stretch to imagine that their operators would love to see another permanent sports team there, as if memory serves all they've got now is Fordham's basketball team. Would not be at all surprised to see them try to land a hockey (AHL or ECHL) and/or arena football team to try to fill the void.
Izod won't be considered even if it still exists, and w/ METLIFE Stadium now in essence the main venue in East Rutherford, why would the Nets have settled for Newark until the Brooklyn arena was completed, NFS, they've said as early as 2009, to end the I-Center bc it competes w/ the Prudential Center, and two arenas that close doesn't help either, esp.if PRUDENTIAL Center is the newer venue, that's why the Devils left for Newark after '07-08, Izod is getting to the same level as the Islanders are dealing with Nassau County in regards to their outdated facility, sometimes it's better to upgrade the arena, and didn't the Devils have issues w/ the NJSEA, which is another reason why the Devils bolted to Newark. all it is is 1/2 of Fordham's and if that university upgrades its arena, then there's no need for Izod, just as Seton Hall is also @ Prudential.
Izod won't be considered even if it still exists, and w/ METLIFE Stadium now in essence the main venue in East Rutherford, why would the Nets have settled for Newark until the Brooklyn arena was completed, NFS, they've said as early as 2009, to end the I-Center bc it competes w/ the Prudential Center, and two arenas that close doesn't help either, esp.if PRUDENTIAL Center is the newer venue, that's why the Devils left for Newark after '07-08, Izod is getting to the same level as the Islanders are dealing with Nassau County in regards to their outdated facility, sometimes it's better to upgrade the arena, and didn't the Devils have issues w/ the NJSEA, which is another reason why the Devils bolted to Newark. all it is is 1/2 of Fordham's and if that university upgrades its arena, then there's no need for Izod, just as Seton Hall is also @ Prudential.
I was just listing it as a potential site for a team, and it's a moot point anyway as I don't think that the AHL will be moving into the NYC market anyway. And, even if they did, I'm sure a location actually in NYC would be more attractive of an option then a place in Jersey anyway.
Barclay's Center might be a decent AHL option if they can make the numbers work. It's already set up for hockey (though as 210 pointed out, it's not up to NHL numbers), and they could work around some of the seating issues as long as they're not looking to sell the place out.
I could see the Rangers putting their affiliate in there.
Barclay's Center might be a decent AHL option if they can make the numbers work. It's already set up for hockey (though as 210 pointed out, it's not up to NHL numbers), and they could work around some of the seating issues as long as they're not looking to sell the place out.
I could see the Rangers putting their affiliate in there.
That's probably the only way an AHL team would do well there.
Barclay's Center might be a decent AHL option if they can make the numbers work. It's already set up for hockey (though as 210 pointed out, it's not up to NHL numbers), and they could work around some of the seating issues as long as they're not looking to sell the place out.
I could see the Rangers putting their affiliate in there.
Sooo The Brookyln Whale. That just doesn't sound right
Sooo The Brookyln Whale. That just doesn't sound right
They'll probably call them the Brooklyn Rangers if anything.
Thing is, would moving the Whale from Connecticut be a good thing? With Hartford gone that's the only thing they have left hockey-wise. They have the Bridgeport Sound Tigers but I don't think they're as much of a pull.
Sooo The Brookyln Whale. That just doesn't sound right
The Whale is Balwin's creation, and he can have it. Losing that silly name would be the best part of getting the Rangers out of there.
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Originally Posted by Shrimper
Thing is, would moving the Whale from Connecticut be a good thing? With Hartford gone that's the only thing they have left hockey-wise. They have the Bridgeport Sound Tigers but I don't think they're as much of a pull.
Maybe not good for Connecticut (though I really don't think the AHL would be missed by many), but it wouldn't hurt the Rangers at all.
Sorry, couldn't help it.
