Hawks sign an old friend..

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc · 15m

#Blackhawks have agreed to terms with goaltender Michael Leighton on a one-year contract.

Sounds like he is just gonna be insurance down in Rockford, Raanta will still be the backup in Chicago

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.

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.

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Todd Bertuzzi reportedly is close to settling a lawsuit from Steve Moore before it goes to court. http://on.freep.com/1oNnvej #redwings

Big rumors that Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto, and Quebec will get expansion teams by 2017.

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.

Would love to see the Nordiques have a team again.

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

Would love to see the Nordiques have a team again.

 

Lindros would not approve

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?

Just curious...why?

IMO not a great fanbase and the ice would suck

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.

Expansion to 4 teams and that does NOT include Hartford? Meh. Bring back the Whale!

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.

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?

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.

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.

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Vegas has too many transplants.

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.