SoxAce Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hawks sign an old friend.. Chris Kuc @ChrisKuc · 15m #Blackhawks have agreed to terms with goaltender Michael Leighton on a one-year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Sounds like he is just gonna be insurance down in Rockford, Raanta will still be the backup in Chicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 18, 2014 -> 10:49 AM) Sounds like he is just gonna be insurance down in Rockford, Raanta will still be the backup in Chicago I hear Rockford is nice this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 18, 2014 -> 10:49 AM) Sounds like he is just gonna be insurance down in Rockford, Raanta will still be the backup in Chicago That's good for Rockford. He is an outstanding AHL goalie. Probably insurance in case Crawford gets injured and Raanta flops as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Freep Sports @freepsports 57m Todd Bertuzzi reportedly is close to settling a lawsuit from Steve Moore before it goes to court. http://on.freep.com/1oNnvej #redwings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Big rumors that Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto, and Quebec will get expansion teams by 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 26, 2014 -> 11:37 PM) Big rumors that Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto, and Quebec will get expansion teams by 2017. I think it's more likely it's 2 teams than 4, but who knows. A team in Vegas is a terrible idea. I'd also rather relocate some teams before expanding, but it may be inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Would love to see the Nordiques have a team again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 26, 2014 -> 11:37 PM) Big rumors that Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto, and Quebec will get expansion teams by 2017. So two teams in Toronto? http://www.csnchicago.com/blackhawks/could...-nhl-teams-2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 12:27 AM) Would love to see the Nordiques have a team again. Lindros would not approve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Aug 26, 2014 -> 10:01 PM) I think it's more likely it's 2 teams than 4, but who knows. A team in Vegas is a terrible idea. I'd also rather relocate some teams before expanding, but it may be inevitable. Just curious...why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 10:56 AM) Just curious...why? IMO not a great fanbase and the ice would suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 09:00 AM) IMO not a great fanbase and the ice would suck I thought what caused the ice to suck was humidity? I think the fanbase would be strong...people here are dying to get a real professional team...plus, you'd have a lot of opposing team's fans in attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Expansion to 4 teams and that does NOT include Hartford? Meh. Bring back the Whale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 11:02 AM) I thought what caused the ice to suck was humidity? I think the fanbase would be strong...people here are dying to get a real professional team...plus, you'd have a lot of opposing team's fans in attendance. I disagree with this. And I also dont think locals are dying for hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 09:22 AM) I disagree with this. And I also dont think locals are dying for hockey. You don't think opposing team's fans are going to choose Vegas as a road trip opportunity to see their team? I'm not saying this would overcome a low local fanbase, but I certainly think it would help. As for locals, they are fired up about a potential MLS team, let alone a "Big 4" professional team. What are you basing this on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 10:01 AM) So two teams in Toronto? http://www.csnchicago.com/blackhawks/could...-nhl-teams-2017 What's the old joke? If Hamilton gets a NHL hockey team, Toronto will be pissed because they don't have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 11:26 AM) You don't think opposing team's fans are going to choose Vegas as a road trip opportunity to see their team? I'm not saying this would overcome a low local fanbase, but I certainly think it would help. As for locals, they are fired up about a potential MLS team, let alone a "Big 4" professional team. What are you basing this on? Not really. I think there are many other things I would want to do in Vegas instead of watching a sporting event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 11:26 AM) You don't think opposing team's fans are going to choose Vegas as a road trip opportunity to see their team? I'm not saying this would overcome a low local fanbase, but I certainly think it would help. As for locals, they are fired up about a potential MLS team, let alone a "Big 4" professional team. What are you basing this on? I am skeptical until I see differently. The couple of places that have large transient populations have had hard times drawing fans because they don't have a real solid base. Places like Miami, Tampa, and Phoenix come to mind. Maybe being Vegas's first team it will work, but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 09:28 AM) Not really. I think there are many other things I would want to do in Vegas instead of watching a sporting event. Well, we'll agree to disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 11:30 AM) Well, we'll agree to disagree. You live there, the novelty has worn off. If I go there I am experiencing what is unique to the city, not what I can see anywhere else. s***, sitting in a sports book in the casino watching the game sounds better to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 11:28 AM) I am skeptical until I see differently. The couple of places that have large transient populations have had hard times drawing fans because they don't have a real solid base. Places like Miami, Tampa, and Phoenix come to mind. Maybe being Vegas's first team it will work, but who knows. I honestly think the best possible expansion city is on there which is Seattle. It's just a great sports town IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 09:31 AM) You live there, the novelty has worn off. If I go there I am experiencing what is unique to the city, not what I can see anywhere else. s***, sitting in a sports book in the casino watching the game sounds better to me. No, I am saying people will use their team playing there as an excuse to go there, not them randomly being here when their team is here. When my friends and I go see the Sox or Bears on the road, we choose the coolest cities/stadiums. We then go see the game(s) and then spend the remainder of our time exploring the city. You honestly don't think Hawks fans would plan trips to Vegas to see the Hawks play here? I just don't buy that whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Vegas has too many transplants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 27, 2014 -> 11:36 AM) No, I am saying people will use their team playing there as an excuse to go there, not them randomly being here when their team is here. When my friends and I go see the Sox or Bears on the road, we choose the coolest cities/stadiums. We then go see the game(s) and then spend the remainder of our time exploring the city. You honestly don't think Hawks fans would plan trips to Vegas to see the Hawks play here? I just don't buy that whatsoever. Personally no, unless it was a playoff game or something. If I am going to Vegas im doing Vegas-type s***. Maybe not everyone is a big drinker and gambler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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