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The Poz · 01-15-2009, 01:45 PM

Let the rumors begin:

http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/darren_...headlines_main

DREGER: ISLANDERS GOING TO KANSAS CITY FOR A GAME

The New York Islanders are going to Kansas City.

The Islanders have agreed in principle with the Los Angeles Kings to play an exhibition game in Kansas City in September.

This may not seem like that big of a deal in light of the fact other NHL teams have used Kansas City in recent years as a neutral cite for preseason games.

However, according to league sources this game could be perceived as a veiled threat of potential relocation if plans for a new arena on Long Island aren't soon finalized.

Since purchasing the team in 2000, Charles Wang (a Long Island resident who has built most of his businesses there) has refused to threaten to move the franchise if he didn't get an arena deal. However, it's believed Wang is growing frustrated by the fact there has been little progress by local politicians on the Lighthouse Project and Wang's plan to transform Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and surrounding 100-plus acres.

The New York Islanders are nowhere close to moving. But, according to some this mere exhibition game in Kansas City will be considered a major wakeup call to Long Islanders (and their community leaders) who allegedly think the team will stay without a new arena deal.

The Sprint Center in Kansas City is operated by AEG, whose CEO Tim Leiweke is a governor of the Los Angeles Kings.

In 2007, Leiweke made a strong play for the Pittsburgh Penguins, offering Pens ownership free rent at the Sprint Center if the team, mired at the time in a similar arena debate, moved to Kansas City.

Scare tactics worked in this case because in March of 2007 the Penguins and government officials agreed on a $290 million arena deal to keep the Penguins in Pittsburgh.

Shortly after the decision to stay in Pittsburgh was made Leiweke expressed his desire to the Kansas City Star to bring an NHL franchise to the city:

"I hoped things would move more quickly. But no teams have moved since we started on the building. It's very competitive out there. Municipalities don't want to lose their teams."

The New York Islanders don't want to leave Long Island, however as this negotiation with local politicians drags on the potential for speculation to become reality will grow as well.

Sully · 01-15-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Samoan Power

Everybody's wrong ......I'm right..............I win........you guys lose.

If by "right," you actually mean, "I've got no idea what these words I'm typing atually mean."
Then...yes...you win.

blaise · 01-15-2009, 02:20 PM

Right, because it would be smart to move from a media market of about 15 million people to KC.
If I was Long Island I'd say, "Go ahead. Let me see you go."

**dirk digler** · 01-15-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

Next week's headline: "Islanders to get new arena on Long Island"

blaise · 01-15-2009, 02:22 PM

Well the economy is so good I can see why a sports team owner would think he could jam the public up for millions of tax dollars.

Thig Lyfe · 01-15-2009, 02:25 PM

God, I hope they keep their name if they do move here.

Los Angeles Lakers... Utah Jazz... KANSAS CITY ISLANDERS. BOOYAH.

Crybaby Power · 01-15-2009, 02:34 PM

HEY LETS GET A WNBA TEAM AS WELL!!!!!!!! THAT WILL BE SURE TO SUCCEED!!!!!!!

**Bearcat** · 01-15-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

A) I disagree about the NHL in Kansas City. But that's an opinion thing, so i won't spend much time on it.

KC has historically had the highest NHL tv ratings of any non-NHL city.

I've seen empty seats at the last two CBE Classics when local teams weren't involved, so that must mean we don't like college basketball.

The Islanders have been rumored to be moving for the last few years... eh.

**Bearcat** · 01-15-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samoan Power

HEY LETS GET A WNBA TEAM AS WELL!!!!!!!! THAT WILL BE SURE TO SUCCEED!!!!!!!

Your schtick is already old... I think you need trolling lessons from MV.

blaise · 01-15-2009, 02:50 PM

The exhibition NBA game at the Sprint Center only drew about 1,000 more people than the exhibition NHL game did.

Deberg_1990 · 01-15-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blaise

The exhibition NBA game at the Sprint Center only drew about 1,000 more people than the exhibition NHL game did.

I really wouldnt read too much into exhibition games.

Nobody cares about exhibition games from out of town teams. Why should they care??

teedubya · 01-15-2009, 04:11 PM

****hockey

Tiger's Fan · 01-15-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

****hockey

This

ChiefsCountry · 01-15-2009, 04:59 PM

I know the Red Wings would like to play more of their old Eastern rivals so a switch could be done real easy if the Isles move. Hockey is a sport that I think KC would get hooked on if they see it live. Its pretty darn cool live, I would rather have the NBA but I could live with the NHL.

Demonpenz · 01-15-2009, 05:09 PM

I would rather have an nba team, I would only go to hockey games , if the might pittsburgh pengions happened to grace this area with their awesomeness

Ultra Peanut · 01-15-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ari Chi3fs

****hockey

That's a neat idea for a sport.

01-15-2009, 01:45 PM
The Poz Enjoyer of things Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Casino cash: $10012210	Kansas City Islanders? Let the rumors begin: http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/darren_...headlines_main DREGER: ISLANDERS GOING TO KANSAS CITY FOR A GAME The New York Islanders are going to Kansas City. The Islanders have agreed in principle with the Los Angeles Kings to play an exhibition game in Kansas City in September. This may not seem like that big of a deal in light of the fact other NHL teams have used Kansas City in recent years as a neutral cite for preseason games. However, according to league sources this game could be perceived as a veiled threat of potential relocation if plans for a new arena on Long Island aren't soon finalized. Since purchasing the team in 2000, Charles Wang (a Long Island resident who has built most of his businesses there) has refused to threaten to move the franchise if he didn't get an arena deal. However, it's believed Wang is growing frustrated by the fact there has been little progress by local politicians on the Lighthouse Project and Wang's plan to transform Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and surrounding 100-plus acres. The New York Islanders are nowhere close to moving. But, according to some this mere exhibition game in Kansas City will be considered a major wakeup call to Long Islanders (and their community leaders) who allegedly think the team will stay without a new arena deal. The Sprint Center in Kansas City is operated by AEG, whose CEO Tim Leiweke is a governor of the Los Angeles Kings. In 2007, Leiweke made a strong play for the Pittsburgh Penguins, offering Pens ownership free rent at the Sprint Center if the team, mired at the time in a similar arena debate, moved to Kansas City. Scare tactics worked in this case because in March of 2007 the Penguins and government officials agreed on a $290 million arena deal to keep the Penguins in Pittsburgh. Shortly after the decision to stay in Pittsburgh was made Leiweke expressed his desire to the Kansas City Star to bring an NHL franchise to the city: "I hoped things would move more quickly. But no teams have moved since we started on the building. It's very competitive out there. Municipalities don't want to lose their teams." The New York Islanders don't want to leave Long Island, however as this negotiation with local politicians drags on the potential for speculation to become reality will grow as well.
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ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $-1521248	I know the Red Wings would like to play more of their old Eastern rivals so a switch could be done real easy if the Isles move. Hockey is a sport that I think KC would get hooked on if they see it live. Its pretty darn cool live, I would rather have the NBA but I could live with the NHL.
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