Jarrek Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 How do you feel about this proposed move? I think it's a good idea (though bad for St. John's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWay Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 I think it's great. It will be nice to be a stone's throw away from watching the Leafs' future core in the flesh; especially after years of relying on sketchy reports from the rock. I never understood why farm teams wern't situated in the same city as their mother team. You'd think it would be common sense when you consider the practicality involved in calling up players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argh1 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Living in a city that has had AHL........EFF 'EM. The carpet beggars . New Brunswick Hawks , Moncton Alpines , Moncton Hawks ......Chicago , Boston , Winnipeg......and others . Always wanted more from the city . Give me the Q and let the AHL take their unique brand of travelling around looking for hand outs and .......well you know. The AHL is a joke T-O can have 'em. EDIT : I forgot the Moncton Golden Flames. AHL lived here from '78-'94. Every years it was give us what we want or we'll leave untill they did. Got me looking up the teams though Go support the Ice Dogs , it's better hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Concacaf Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 The Alpines were in the Q not the AHL. But they only lasted a year I think (95-96?). I like that name though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argh1 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Joe Concacaf The Alpines were in the Q not the AHL. But they only lasted a year I think (95-96?). I like that name though. No THE ALPINES were in The AHL '82-84 Alpine is a popular Lager brewed by Moosehead Breweries ( my 1st choice ) Saint John of the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League still uses the name . Sponsorship , Sponsorship. ALPINES was the first name of the team in the Q , before Robert Irving ( wonder what he does ? ) bought the team and changed the name to the WILDCATS. But all that aside I'd rather see 4,500 pay to see juniors then pay to see mostly over the hill pros who are just putting in time sprinkled with some newbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleG Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Sounds more like the Leafs are more concerned about keeping a revenue stream in place when the strike occurs. If they thought having their AHL team in TO was good, why leave Newmarket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 The Oilers are doing the same thing, having announced that they are moving AHL Roadrunners from Toronto to Edmonton this year. Clearly insurance for the coming lock-out. It would be interesting to know what came first, the decision to move the Baby Leafs or the Roadrunners, or whether it was a coordinated move to cover up and cut down on finacial losses from the lockout? Does anybody know if their are similiar moves afoot to NHL centres across North America? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 The Oilers are doing the same thing, having announced that they are moving AHL Roadrunners from Toronto to Edmonton this year. Clearly insurance for the coming lock-out. It would be interesting to know what came first, the decision to move the Baby Leafs or the Roadrunners, or whether it was a coordinated move to cover up and cut down on finacial losses from the lockout? Does anybody know if their are similiar moves afoot to NHL centres across North America? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argh1 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 quote:Originally posted by DoyleG Sounds more like the Leafs are more concerned about keeping a revenue stream in place when the strike occurs. If they thought having their AHL team in TO was good, why leave Newmarket? Don't forget the St. Catherines Saints . That's what bugs me about minor league hockey and baseball. Give us all these consessions and we'll put a team in. We won't be community based and we'll leave when we get a better offer . But hell support us 'cuz this is the best your gonna get . Calgary Cannon , Edmonton Trappers , Ottawa Lynx , Nova Scotia Voyageurs thru Citadeles. They take and give little back. So support your little community based teams and watch them grow . Because there will will always be the carpet beggars that will take the money and run when there's more $$ to be made else-where [V] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleG Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 We got plenty from the Trappers. Of course the Esks get upset because their CFL profits get bitten into by running a baseball team.[}] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarnCherry Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Considering that the Roadrunners got small crowds unless the baby Leafs wer in town it's a good move. However the AHL has gone to permanently having those 2 foot wide blue lines for next season. That alone will make me not interested in watching the league. Hurts my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desigol Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 quote:Originally posted by DoyleG Sounds more like the Leafs are more concerned about keeping a revenue stream in place when the strike occurs. If they thought having their AHL team in TO was good, why leave Newmarket? That reminds me of the famous Homer quote; "If you don't like your Job, you don't go on Strike! You just do your Job half-Assed! That's the American way!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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