Team Relocations

[Derrick - Senators]

This subject has been one that is long standing, and up until this point, my position has been clear on the subject: teams can not relocate. This has been a concern, especially when a new GM is brought in and doesn't like the team name.

However, I am now opening up discussion for the possibility of team relocations, as a venue of keeping the league fresh, fun, and exciting. There are several concerns with this, some on an administration level, and others on technical level, but I am willing to move forward with this.

Should this become a reality, it will be a one time thing (until the next decision like this is made) so choose wisely. I have still yet to determine how a "tie" will be settled, in case two GM's decide they want to move to the same city ie, Washington.

Discuss away.

Requested Relocations:

Atlanta Thrashers - Will Not Relocate
Boston Bruins - Will Not Relocate
Buffalo Sabres - Anaheim Ducks
Calgary Flames - Will Not Relocate
Columbus Blue Jackets - New York Islanders
Montreal Canadiens - Colorado Avalanche
Ottawa Senators - Will Not Relocate
Pittsburgh Penguins - Detroit Red Wings
San Jose Sharks - Will Not Relocate
Toronto Maple Leafs - Will Not Relocate
Vancouver Canucks - Minnesota Wild
Winnipeg Jets - Washington Capitals

[Clarky]

Charlestown Chiefs!!!!

[Clarky]

kidding.

[Krzysztof - NAFHDL Predators]

I like the idea for sure, lets you personalize a little bit more.

[Ryan]

as requested in the past I would like to Relocate to Denver as the Colorado Avalanche, they always have been my favourite team and were unfortunately taken when I signed up.

Ryan

[Derrick - Senators]

We will now be accepting potential team relocation submissions. Please indicate the city in which you would like to move and at least one alternate via this thread or PM. If you wish to remain in your current city, simply state that your team will not relocate. Thanks.

[Mark - Bruins]

Be careful, Jim Balsillie might try to become a replacement GM and move someone to Hamilton!

ps
Bruins staying in Boston... gotta represent the Original Six

[Krzysztof - NAFHDL Predators]

I would like to re-locate to Toronto if I can.

If Toronto is not possible (as in, if Toronto does not want to change) I would like to move to Anaheim.

[Robyn - Flames]

No move here either.

[Jason]

I'd be interested in relocating to Washington, if that is not possible I'd be interested in a move to Minnesota.

[Clarky]

The Maple Leafs will be staying in Toronto. Sorry Buffalo.

[Krzysztof - NAFHDL Predators]

No worries, worth a try.

[Derrick - Senators]

To start a new chapter in its storied history, the Columbus Blue Jackets will move its franchise south to Tampa Bay. Rumor has it, potential suitors for the vacant GM position are enamored with the warm climate.

[Nos - Sharks]

The San Jose Sharks will not relocate.

[Chris - Capitals]

The jets would obviously like to move to Washington ;D if not, the I suppose I'll stay in Winnipeg.

[Aubrey]

Pittsburgh wants to be Detroit.

[Mark - Bruins]

Wow, I never realized 1/2 the league wanted to move!

[Derrick - Senators]

Despite previous rumors of the Columbus Blue Jacket franchise moving south to Tampa, the apparent deal that was in place with the previous investors has fallen through. A dedicated team of individuals has put together another bid and now it looks as though the Blue Jacket team will instead head north to Long Island, New York.

This leaves the NAFHL conferences looking like this:

EAST
Atlanta Thrashers
Boston Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals
New York Islanders
Ottawa Senators

WEST
Colorado Avalanche
Detroit Red Wings
San Jose Sharks
Anaheim Ducks
Calgary Flames
Minnesota Wild

[Derrick - Senators]

Teams will be moved to their requested relocations at the conclusion of this year's Waiver Draft.