The American Hockey League discussion thread

[9Armgeddon4]

We're going to see three relocations this offseason.

1. Albany Devils are now Binghamton Devils. They will play in the same arena the Sens played in.

2. Binghamton Senators are now the Belleville Senators. They will now be playing in Ontario.

3. St. John's IceCaps are now the Laval Rockets. They are moving from Newfoundland and Labrador to Quebec.

 

My guess is the reason for the relocations is to get the teams closer to their NHL team. My guess is the Utica Comets will be the next team to be relocated.

[bluestreak]

^ Lol quebec is finally getting their hockey team.

[9Armgeddon4]

^ Kansas City might also get a team next season too. Back in November it was reported that the Blues and Wolves would be parting ways at the end of this season. The reason for the break up is because the Blues don't like how the Wolves are independently owned and are free to choose their front office/coaching staff etc. Blues also don't like Chicago's playing style. So does the NHL team usually have full control of its AHL team? Anyways I actually wouldn't mind if this happens. Reason is because Chicago is in talks of joining forces with the new Las Vegas team. Althougt I haven't seen any news regarding this since the beginning of 2017. And in that article it was stated by the AHL president and CEO that no expansion applications had been filed yet.

 

There is something I found out about the Wolves. They are the only AHL team with a full television package.

[bluestreak]

Kansas city would definitely be a good destination for an expansion franchise. Large city with no hockey and a relatively large and relatively unused arena downtown. Could make for an awesome fanbase.

[9Armgeddon4]

^ Unfortunately it doesn't look like there will be any expansions teams next season. But I really hope this is wrong though. The only change I know happening next year is that Charlotte will now be in the eastern conference.

[bluestreak]

Doesn't there need to be an AHL team for Vegas though?

[Jason Maier]

Doesn't there need to be an AHL team for Vegas though?

 

I seem to recall reading that (for at least a year or two), the Golden Knights will share an AHL team with someone.

 

Beyond that, I don't know.

[9Armgeddon4]

^ That team would be the St. Louis Blues. Both teams would share an affiliate with the Chicago Wolves.

[bluestreak]

^That was just confirmed on NHL network

[9Armgeddon4]

^ And here's what St. Louis will do

https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/5-things-to-know-about-the-blues-ahl-arrangement/c-289473052

A little confusing if you ask me.

[bluestreak]

Seems like a pain in the neck but I guess we'll just have to wait and see

[9Armgeddon4]

I finally got to an Wolves away game. This past Wednesday at Milwaukee. It was a great game overall and the Wolves pulled out a 3-2 win in OT. Our seats were behind the Wolves bench.

[bluestreak]

Funny how 2 years ago the Griffins and monsters were the cream of the crop and now tonight it's a battle for last place between these two teams.

[9Armgeddon4]

^ Hopefully Lake Erie can win tonight then. I would love to see the Griffins miss the playoffs after winning the cup last season.

[bluestreak]

Well Cleveland lost lol. In front of 15000 fans nonetheless

[9Armgeddon4]

Speaking of the Monster I'm still looking to get to a game there. Maybe not against the Wolves but just a Monsters game in general. Most likely in 2018. I'll be going to Rockford and Iowa in 2018 also.

[bluestreak]

Make sure you go on a weekend. The atmosphere is amazing.

[9Armgeddon4]

We got an expansion coming next season.

https://theahl.com/ahl-awards-expansion-membership-to-colorado-eagles

[bluestreak]

Awesome!