I would be guessing like Salt Lake City, Seattle, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Houston, Halifax or anywhere they want to. I'm just wondering, like I'm not saying their not gonna move to KC, but what if the owner changes his mind and decides to move somewhere else?
2007-02-13 13:59:09 · 25 answers · asked by Sask Riders Pwn 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
I predict they will remain in Pittsburgh. The only viable option for moving - at this point - is Kansas City. KC has put such a sweet deal out there that other cities would be dumb to try to top it.
2007-02-13 14:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by TQTX37A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is precedent in Major League Baseball and the NFL for re-using the name of a team that had moved: The expansion Washington Senators in 1961 (original Senators moved to Minnesota in 1961); the Washington Nationals (formerly the Montreal Expos) in 2005, the origianl Washington Nationals became the Washington Senators in the 1950's; the Baltimore Orioles (former St. Louis Browns, moved to Baltimore in 1954) the original Orioles were a National League team that folded in 1899; the expansion Milwaukee Brewers (same franchise as the St. Louis Browns, moved to St. Louis in 1902). In the NFL, through a series of technicalities, the Cleveland Browns essentially became an expansion team re-using the name after their owner took the old franchise to Baltimore. The deal was convoluted so, in an exact legalistic sense, the Browns are still the same franchise as before the Ravens move, but as a practical matter, it is a re-use. In baseball, the expansion Colorado Rockies took the same name as the NHL team that has moved from KC and later moved to New Jersey. Also, there is a history of teams using the same name in baseball and football in the same city: New York Giants; St. Louis Cardinals; and similar names: Detroit Tigers/Lions; Chicago Cubs/Bears; Baltimore Orioles/Ravens; New York Mets/Jets/Nets. So it would be most likely be possible for KC to re-use the Scouts name, if they wanted, or the Monarchs, Royals, Chiefs, Athletics, etc. Other possibilites might have tie-ins with the history and/or geography of the KC area: Plainsmen; Voyageurs; Cowboys; Wranglers; or Jazz. But I would rather see them stay in Pittsburgh or move to Winnipeg. Kansas City has a metro population almost three times the size of Winnipeg, but maybe not as many hockey fans, so it might be a tough decision for an owner or for the league.
2016-05-24 08:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pens aren't moving! The NHL will prevent a move from Pittsburgh as long as the city of Pittsburgh has made a competitive offer. They have, and are still negotiating terms with the Lemieux group. The slots license winner, Don Barden, has also pledged money towards the new arena. The Pens will also receive a large percentage of profits from concessions and outside events being held at the arena. Sorry to the rest of the country, but the best team in hockey is staying in Pittsburgh.
2007-02-13 15:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by ntdgg108 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pens are what, 11-0-2 in their last 13? If they keep this up and make the playoffs, they might just end up staying put. From what I know about Mario, he'll keep the Pens in the Igloo for next year if a new arena cant be built. However, as we saw with the North Stars in the 90s, they moved dispite making it to the Stanley Cup, against the Pens no less. But if they move, they'll end up in Kansas since they already have a facility to house the Penguins.
2007-02-13 14:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Houston sounds like the #3 option behind Pittsburgh and Kansas City. Nothing much going on in the Toyota Center other than Rockets basketball.
2007-02-13 14:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by pshssoccerdog3 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The farthest they will move is less than a quarter mile, into their new arena in the only city they belong. Pittsburgh.
2007-02-14 01:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pittsburgh is staying, the Gov would be stupid to let this team go! You know what he is stupid lets send him back to Philly and out of Pittsburgh!
2007-02-14 03:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by Boondocksaint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pens belong in the burg. They've got great loyal fans. I don't see them leaving the city when they are selling out almost every game. That would just be stupid.
2007-02-14 05:40:57 · answer #8 · answered by Kam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry all you hopeful cities, you wont be getting the next Dynasty .. Pens are staying in the burg
2007-02-14 02:27:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there just going to move around the corner, but yes if they do have to move cause the Governor of Pittsburgh doesn't care about the game the team should move in Canada period.
GO HABS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
2007-02-13 18:48:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋