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New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:08 pm
by strocklen083
Time for a guessing/speculation time killer. It looks like this project on Long Island isn't going to happen and Mr. Wang's (boy are we gunna have fun with that one) is ready to take his team else where. KC seems like the most logical fit given the already standing arena just waiting for a permanent tennant. But what would the new name of the team be? They wouldn't keep the Islanders name obviously. I also highly doubt there would be a reincarnation of the Scouts name. What do you guys thinks would be an appropriate name for the franchise?

Kansas City Comets, anyone?

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:55 pm
by TSUCookieMonster
strocklen083 wrote:
Kansas City Comets, anyone?
Meh, too generic IMO.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:52 pm
by glen a richter
New York Islanders become Brooklyn Islanders. Bank on it.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:39 pm
by KPFBlue
The Kansas City Ruffians- yet another Civil War reference in the NHL

The KC Fountaineers- "City of Fountains", 'nuff said.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:54 pm
by Kyle1512
If a team ever plays in Kansas City, I would like them to revive the old Scouts name and logo. I think the Islanders are using KC as a bargaining ploy to get a new arena in Brooklyn. I can't honestly say wether or not KC deserves a NHL team, until Quebec or Winnipeg is given a chance at NHL preseason games.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:20 pm
by philco_3
I like the Scouts name, but they need a better logo.

Kansas City Knights?

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:22 pm
by JCShutout
If we didn't already have the name, Blues would be very appropriate.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:12 pm
by KC Express
It'll end up being something gay, like "Jazz." I would like to see them buy the Kings name back, but pay for it with State of California-style IOUs.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:34 pm
by strocklen083
Well that arena in Brooklyn is being built regardless. But moving to Brooklyn would be very similar to moving to KC in that the fan base would completely change. Season ticket holders aren't going to drive in from Long Island 41+ times a year. Plus the main tenant of that arena will be the Nets. So they would not be the main attraction and would be 2nd in line in terms of scheduling. Not saying it wouldn't work, but it would be difficult.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:07 pm
by Oz-iz-God
I'd imagine they'll try to work some royalty into it.

Chiefs - Royals

Knights might fit; Lords is a little bit archaic. The Kings would've been ideal (for obvious reasons).

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:43 pm
by strocklen083
Oz-iz-God wrote:I'd imagine they'll try to work some royalty into it.

Chiefs - Royals

Knights might fit; Lords is a little bit archaic. The Kings would've been ideal (for obvious reasons).
They already tried that with the NBA and lost that franchise too. Plus that team in LA might have an issue with it. :wink:

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:07 pm
by glen a richter
Brooklyn isn't very far from Uniondale. I'm fairly sure it would be accessible by subway for fans coming out from Manhattan and by LIRR for fans coming in from Long Island. Driving there would take a bit of a while with our legendary rush hour traffic, though.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:08 pm
by glen a richter
By the way: K.C. Masterpiece. I'm sure there'd be some licensing infringement suits with that.

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:18 pm
by KC Express
glen a richter wrote:By the way: K.C. Masterpiece. I'm sure there'd be some licensing infringement suits with that.
Well, they don't have any restaurants left, so maybe they don't have the funds to sue!

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:18 pm
by glen a richter
What happened to all the other posts in this thread?

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:46 pm
by section319
glen a richter wrote:What happened to all the other posts in this thread?

Probably lost in the server switch maybe?

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:51 pm
by xbleed83bluex
what about Kansas City Blades?

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:13 pm
by goon attack
Kansas City Bombers

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:09 pm
by philco_3
goon attack wrote:Kansas City Bombers
Nope reserved for Oklahoma City...too soon?

Re: New York Islanders become the Kansas City (what?)

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:57 am
by Leafaholic99
It would have to be the Chiefs, it just has to be and they can trade the Leafs for Christian Hanson, it would be so perfect :lol: :)