HEFFERNAN
Huge Member
Heff,I heard some talk on Boston sports radio recently that they might try to bring back a new Whalers franchise in Hartford.I also heard a Bradley driver mention something on it a while back.Any truth to it,or is it just talk???
A lot of people would love the Whalers back in town. The only problem is with the Hartford Civic Center ( whoops XL center). Outdated and no luxury suites. Do you get the team first then build a new arena ? Or build the arena and pray that a team will come.
The mayor had talks with Commisioner Bettman. Nothing is close but there are a lot of teams in the NHL hurting bad. I know Atlanta and Phoenix are losing money. Plus, who ever moves a team back here would probably have to pay Karmanos (Carolina Hurricane owner , formerly Whalers) for the rights to the Whaler name. Not holding my breath!