The Sharks are an example. Their top farm club is in Worcester, Massachusetts. It would seem more sensible to have their top farm club out west.
Their must be some sensible reason(s) for farming so far from home.
2007-12-09 09:33:50 · 11 answers · asked by Awesome Bill 7 in Sports ➔ Hockey
LAYING LOW - Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best.
2007-12-09 11:49:45 · update #1
HALEY - I dunno about that character.
2007-12-09 11:52:33 · update #2
LITY - So, not all NHL teams do business alike when it comes to their farm teams. Curious.
2007-12-09 11:53:57 · update #3
CME - You're right, but I don't understand why they wouldn't prefer having their call-up options "closer to home" in case a starter goes down.
2007-12-09 11:56:15 · update #4
BOB - With former farm teams in Quebec City, Richmond, Maine, and Hershey, I do wonder why teams don't follow what the Flyers have done. I suppose the Phantoms came about in part because the Spectrum could still make money while saving the Flyers a little money and provide them quicker roster maneuverability. But, I guess some teams find other ways around it.
2007-12-09 12:01:51 · update #5
PRICEHILLSAINT - Your explanation seems the likeliest. I suppose the decision as to where to place a farm club depends on many factors. It's not a "one size fits all" aspect of running an NHL franchise.
2007-12-09 12:05:06 · update #6
ERICA LOVES THUMBS - Did I ever tell you that flattery will get you everywhere? (blush)
2007-12-09 12:06:46 · update #7
JAY K - That's my main justification.
2007-12-09 12:07:42 · update #8
JENNI M - My guess is that some teams have to bounce their interests around before the either settle into a long term agreement or try to operate their own AHL franchise.
2007-12-09 12:09:04 · update #9
It comes down to ownership of the affiliate.
If you own the affiliate, you can move it to any city that will support an AHL franchise. For some teams (Toronto for example) this means your team can literally be in your own back yard.
If you don't own the franchise (or don't want to fuss with owning an AHL franchise). You are limited to existing AHL franchises that are willing to work with you.
2007-12-09 10:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some NHL teams own their farm teams, some just have affiliation contracts. Specifically with the San Jose, they bought the Cleveland AHL team and lost money being in a city that didn't support them and had high travel costs. They moved to Worcester because the traveling costs are minimal and the fan base is high, so it was more profitable for them, plus Boston is a major hub for travel. If they had stayed out west, they would be closer, but bleed money.
Simple solution?
Jenni, your situation was politics. Your GM was in bed with the people in Portland, so when Washington went to Hershey, he talked the new owner of the Ducks into moving out of Cincinnati to Maine (again for the reduction in travel costs). So, there are legitimate reasons AND soap opera reasons. Only difference was Hershey, Portland and Cincinnati were privately owned, not owned by the Ducks or Capitals, themselves.
2007-12-09 11:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by pricehillsaint 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, the Sharks farm team is in Worcester, Ma.? I'm gonna guess the emergency call ups don't take the bus.
Realistically, I don't think it makes a world of difference to the big club. They can probably handle the $200 difference in the cost of the ticket, and it 's only a couple hours extra on the flight.
2007-12-09 11:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by cme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here I'm complaining about the Baby Pens being across the state... Well, I knew the Shark's AHL affiliate was in Worcester, but still... Having your farm team in your backyard seems more convenient!
Solid questions today, Your Awesomeness.
2007-12-09 11:20:42 · answer #4 · answered by Erica 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is much more convenient to have the farm team near the parent team. The Amerks, Buffalo's farm team(for now anyways) is only an hours drive away. The players say they like playing near Buffalo because if they are called up, it is just a short drive away, and on their days off they come to Buffalo and watch the games.
2007-12-09 11:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by -closed- 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it has something to do with the NHL teams changing their affiliation agreements or affiliates folding, so they need to find another team, and a team farther away may be the only option at the time? Just a guess.
2007-12-09 09:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by Laying Low- Not an Ivy Leaguer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope I live in Carthage, TX only a 2 hour drive from here to Arlington.
2016-05-22 08:59:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could ask Tracy Terry. She seems to know a lot about Czechoslovakian hockey puck farms. Maybe she knows a bunch about farm teams.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmKuXjjad1gi.A7c0_fsQ3_ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071208072224AA42dUz
2007-12-09 10:25:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I will add that I think you will see it change in coming years.
2007-12-09 11:17:04 · answer #9 · answered by Bob Loblaw 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
idk it makes no sense. We've had the Cinci Ducks now the Portland Pirates..wth?
2007-12-09 12:03:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋