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**Jason** · 08-09-2004, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drezz

Although I'm sad that the Baby Leafs are moving from the Rock to Toronto, I do believe that all major league teams should have their farm franchises in the same state/province as they are. If I was a coach and needed a taxi squad player who is on a team across the country, what good is that person to me when he's jetlagged all to hell.

At least if there's an injury and a player has to be called up, they can do it the night of the game, and have the player available for the next morning's practice.

Same state/province: yes.
Same city: not so much.

imported_Patman · 08-09-2004, 04:36 PM

Horrible idea ahead... obviously it can't be the leafs... so how about the Toronto Roots (or some other non-leaf name) with a brown-green-yellow-white color scheme like that of a tree.

Gee-Off · 08-09-2004, 04:40 PM

The Toronto Buds?

**Jason** · 08-09-2004, 04:41 PM

Toronto Ballards.

or Hell bring back the Marlies!

**DrezzXIII** · 08-09-2004, 04:50 PM

It will probably be a new name. The changed the Fredericton Canadiens to the Quebec Citadelles to the Hamilton Bulldogs... I wouldn't doubt it if they did the same for the Leafs.

**tml240** · 08-09-2004, 05:05 PM

Toronto St. Pats :D

eatwonton · 08-09-2004, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drezz

It will probably be a new name. The changed the Fredericton Canadiens to the Quebec Citadelles to the Hamilton Bulldogs...

Actually, the Bulldogs aren't the same team as Fredrecton, or Quebec. They have been in the league since 1996, while Fredrecton moved to quebec in 1999. quebec simply folded, and Montreal took over Hamilton last year.

=/

**erikstoll** · 08-09-2004, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

They are though

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

And it's official:
A decision on the team's Toronto-based home arena has not been made.

well it seems they arent sure

eatwonton · 08-09-2004, 05:33 PM

"It has been reported that Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment has reached agreement with Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum to house the AHL team."

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=94211

**Jason** · 08-13-2004, 09:17 PM

Can we say kick to the Balls Boys and Girls?

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Quebec league has no eyes on St. John's
WebPosted Aug 13 2004 07:36 AM NDT

ST. JOHN'S — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has no plans to expand into St. John's, despite aspirations of city officials looking for a replacement for the Maple Leafs farm team.

Councillors and local sports executives say the best chance for filling the void at Mile One Stadium is in the Quebec league.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced earlier this week they would be moving the so-called Baby Leafs to Toronto at the end of the upcoming season.

From Aug. 10: After Leafs, city may be looking for a 'Q'
But Gilles Courteau, the commissioner with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, says there are no plans to open a franchise in St. John's.

"I've told them very frankly that there was no expansion plan on a short-term basis in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League," Courteau says.

Keith Coombs, the city councillor responsible for managing Mile One, says moving a franchise from another city may be the ticket.

"We know for a fact that the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has certain franchises which may be a little weak," Coombs says.

"What we (have) got to do now is get our act together, of course, and move very quickly there."

The Quebec league's Atlantic division has teams in Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Moncton and Bathurst, N.B. Ten of the remaining 11 teams are in Quebec, and one is in Maine.

Courteau says the St. John's issue will be on the agenda when the Quebec league's board of governors meets later this month.

If St. John's is able to attract another city's team, a decision to relocate would have to be made by the end of November.

Courteau says the league would be looking for travel compensation for teams traveling to St. John's.

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imported_Patman Checking Line Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Storrs, CT Posts: 724 vCash: 600	Horrible idea ahead... obviously it can't be the leafs... so how about the Toronto Roots (or some other non-leaf name) with a brown-green-yellow-white color scheme like that of a tree. __________________ UMass-Lowell River Hawks Division II National Champions: 1979, 1981, 1982 Division II National Tournament: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Division I National Tournament: 1988, 1994, 1996 With the 160th pick of the 2004 Entry Draft, the Boston Bruins select Ben Walter from Massachusetts-Lowell

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DrezzXIII Formerly known as: Drezz Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sudbury, ON Posts: 9,771 vCash: 3317	It will probably be a new name. The changed the Fredericton Canadiens to the Quebec Citadelles to the Hamilton Bulldogs... I wouldn't doubt it if they did the same for the Leafs. __________________

08-13-2004, 09:17 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jason Kind of a big deal. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sudbury Posts: 7,144 vCash: 841	Can we say kick to the Balls Boys and Girls? ---------------------------------------------------------- Quebec league has no eyes on St. John's WebPosted Aug 13 2004 07:36 AM NDT ST. JOHN'S — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has no plans to expand into St. John's, despite aspirations of city officials looking for a replacement for the Maple Leafs farm team. Councillors and local sports executives say the best chance for filling the void at Mile One Stadium is in the Quebec league. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced earlier this week they would be moving the so-called Baby Leafs to Toronto at the end of the upcoming season. From Aug. 10: After Leafs, city may be looking for a 'Q' But Gilles Courteau, the commissioner with the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, says there are no plans to open a franchise in St. John's. "I've told them very frankly that there was no expansion plan on a short-term basis in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League," Courteau says. Keith Coombs, the city councillor responsible for managing Mile One, says moving a franchise from another city may be the ticket. "We know for a fact that the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has certain franchises which may be a little weak," Coombs says. "What we (have) got to do now is get our act together, of course, and move very quickly there." The Quebec league's Atlantic division has teams in Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Moncton and Bathurst, N.B. Ten of the remaining 11 teams are in Quebec, and one is in Maine. Courteau says the St. John's issue will be on the agenda when the Quebec league's board of governors meets later this month. If St. John's is able to attract another city's team, a decision to relocate would have to be made by the end of November. Courteau says the league would be looking for travel compensation for teams traveling to St. John's. __________________ \| danson \| says (7:27 AM): haha yes I am a red sox fan and also totally a 70 year old woman inside

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Gee-Off cap'n large and in charge! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Selkirk, MB Posts: 4,656 vCash: 817	The Toronto Buds?

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eatwonton Mr. Insider Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 636 vCash: 813	"It has been reported that Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment has reached agreement with Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum to house the AHL team." http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=94211

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