Which NHL teams will be the first to fold?

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It is no secret that though the NHL is popular in northern US cities and in Canada, it's a lead balloon in most southern markets and on national US TV. Which NHL teams will fold first -- and what cities might have franchises moved to them?

Answer 1

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Nashville,Atlanta,Florida,TampaBay and Anahiem should never had been in the league to begin with. Winnipeg,Hamilton,Quebec City should be in the league. I hope Columbus BJ fold first,followed by the teams that I mentioned at the top.

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Answer 2

Anaheim Mighty Sucks, I mean Ducks. Edmonton has that series wrapped up they are to physical and have to much talent to lose. Buffalo also sucks.

Answer 3

Phoenix Coyotes or Florida Panthers. Both teams are in areas where Hockey is not very popular and both teams consitenly put up losing records year in and year out. One of them is bound for Quebec because of its lack of a pro franchise in recent years

Answer 4

if any team is moving it will be the Florida panthers or the Phoenix coyotes because they do not get a lot of people at there arenas and they have run into financial problems.There teams are not the best and they have never made the playoffs before.

Answer 5

I would have to say that it will be the Bluejackets because they never were a big team and they pretty much suck

Answer 6

None... NHL had 93% capacity in attendance and that set a record... Pittsburg would be the 1st team to move but dont hold your breath.

Answer 7

I agree with Jason, the new CBA and the salary cap bought the teams some time to figure out their finances.

The sunbelt state teams will be prtoected by the league... remember, it is Bettman's babies and creations, and he will protect them as long as he is the comissioner. The team that really could be hurting if it doesn't start winning soon is Pittsburg. They will have another exciting player in Malkin coming in to join the ranks with Crosby, so that will generate excitement and revenue to begin with, but they better start winning soon. Pens fans seem to be growing weary.

I am also wondering about Columbus, Washington and Chicago. Let's face it, they suck, and I don't see much of a salvation coming down the ice... not even with Ovechkin creating one highlight reel after the other in Washington.