Never going to happen, but it would be interesting (NHL in Portland)

No offense to you soccer guys, but i would find this a lot more interesting

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?sl...hl-team-thrashers-may-not-be-long-for-atlanta

 

The problem is that it would adversely affect the Blazers. Sure the RG would get more usage, but the NBA and NHL seasons overlap and it's now two franchises chasing limited entertainment dollars. Also, Portland lacks the corporate support that would fill the luxury boxes and advertising boards.

 

There's only one way to find out for sure. I'm in favor of bringing the NHL to Portland simply because I think I would enjoy having an alternative to the Blazers. I don't think I'm the only person who feels this way. During football season I can switch back and forth between the Ducks and Niners, and then the Blazers start in November, so that's three options up until January. I think the Timbers have shown that there's a market for other pro teams in Portland, and I'm in favor of bringing hockey here.

 

I'd like it too, but my point is that Paul Allen--no matter his public pronouncements--is going to allow an NHL team to play at the Rose Garden. He has pretty much a monopoly on major league sports in this town, why would he give it up?

 

I think it's stupid. He owns the damn stadium, why wouldn't he want to make more money off it? I don't think an NHL team would adversely affect the Blazers. I think the NHL and NBA can pull from two totally different demographics.

 

We've both stated our positions and we still disagree. Believe me when I say I'm on your side; hockey is a terrific sport (especially live) and I'd love to have a Portland franchise. I hope you're right and I'm wrong.

 

I'd love to see the NHL in Portland.

 

NHL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NBA


It would be the best thing ever. I was really hoping the Penguins would come. Oh so close. Almost the Raiders, almost the Penguins, almost got serious about baseball to Portland. Instead you got soccer.

 

Why do you care? You live in Texas!

 

I would wager that bowling is the whitest sport

 

My home town is Portland. I cheer for everything Oregon. However, if Houston gets an NHL team before Portland, I will put that to the test.

 

I am not a very good bowler. My technique of just throwing it and hoping for the best hasn't worked out too well for me.

 

Word is the Thrashers are moving to Winnepeg for the Jets, Part Deux.

 

repped!