Moreover, there are plenty of teams that have been linked to possible relocations with low attendance or playing in a small market. Where there is smoke, there is usually fire. I dont really know too much right now.. The Official Site of the New Jersey Devils. Gambling problem? See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions. The move is expected to take place before next season and team would be re-branded as the Utica Devils. In 2018, it appeared those rumors would be shut down when new owners Joshua Harris and David Blitzer made it clear they wanted to keep the team in Newark. Milwaukee is one of the smaller markets in professional sports and as a result, fails to bring in the same revenue as some of the larger cities like New York or Los Angeles. Those additions have propelled the Devils to a 39-15-5 record and second place in the Metropolitan Division. Though the city hosts the Western Hockey Leagues Winterhawks, it doesnt host an NHL team, and with Portland constantly being rumored as an expansion city for Major League Baseball, and in professional sports altogether, the city could be the next in line for an NHL franchise. Then earlier today, WBNG reported that, whether it be to Utica or elsewhere, the AHL Devils are on the move. Vancouver didnt like their minor league squad all the way out in NY, that is simply not true. Thus, if the Devils ever did consider leaving New Jersey, the current ownership group could potentially look to the citys history in Kansas City as a possible relocation spot or see if there are any owner groups interested in the Midwest. Please check your email for a confirmation. But we think that the players we got back are moving far along enough on the development path that theyll be able to help us soon. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. As media members entered the New Jersey Devils locker room on Feb. 27 music could still be heard as players sat at their respective stalls chatting and removing their gear. Were less than a week from the 2023 NHL trade deadline and the pieces are moving off the board quickly. They eventually settled in New Jersey as the Devils, who still remain in the league today. Newark, NJ/Utica, NY - Today, the American Hockey League's Board of Governors unanimously approved the relocation of the franchise owned by the New Albany just landed a new NLL franchise as well, they must be doing something right. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasnt followed: What should you do? After a weekend of Hes a competitor. But getting the haul he did from the Devils, Grier feels the Sharks can become a more competitive team sooner rather than later. As a result, New Jersey landed the first pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, in which they used on Florida native Jack Hughes. Curtis Pashelka is a Bay Area News Group sports reporter covering the San Jose Sharks for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. We just think there's tons and tons of upside in this kid. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Meier is a restricted free agent, with a $10 million qualifying offer this summer. It was always baffling to me why Utica was ever Vancouvers AHL affiliate. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Back in September of 2019, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta told Craig Cohen of. The endless conversation never ends, the one that needlessly strips New Jersey of its only team. On Sunday, the New Jersey Devils traded with the San Jose Sharks for Timo Meier, one of the most sought-after names ahead of the deadline. Looking to get back into contention while attracting more fans, the Devils also acquired one of the NHLs biggest names. "He brings a lot of skill, brings a lot of size to us too. I think this speeds up the process, Grier said. This took place over 30 years ago, and its easy to think that the city is now prepared for an NHL team, but the previous failure is a red flag for the league. They are clearly rebuilding, offloading Meier, who is just 26-years-old and on an expiring contract. Quebec City was the smallest market in the NHL at the time, and while the city currently has a population of over 500,000, it would still be one of the smaller markets in the NHL. Hes a great addition to our group. Brendan Smith has made the postseason seven times in his career. With professional sports teams in all the major sports except for hockey already located in the city, its also clear that there is a big sports market in the Gulf of Texas. Mike Francesa just sent one of the greatest tweets of all time, WFANs Craig Carton, Evan Roberts retake throne from ESPNs Michael Kay. VP of OperationsTom Mitchellconfirmed that the team has received formal notice of the dissolution of their agreement with New Jersey. There were some scenarios out there I could have just taken, gotten all (draft) picks back and things like that. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. While the Giants and Jets play their home games in New Jersey, their name and logo, obviously, identify with New York. While the city is a great area for sports and would likely embrace a hockey team, the league is going to be skeptical of moving a team to Kansas City. Since losing the Nordiques in the 1990s, Quebec City has constantly been in demand of an NHL team. There are hints being dropped from Newark to Binghamton to Utica and it all points toward a change in AHL affiliation for New Jersey. There have been rumors swirling for years that a potential relocationcould make sense. But for how long? The 6-foot-1 and 220-pound Meier was drafted ninth overall by the Sharks in 2015. Mike Grier had leverage here with Meier, as multiple teams were in on the forward and yet this is the deal the Sharks settled on. A big factor in the lousy attendance that season was the poor product on the ice. That includes Smith, Erik Haula, Ondrej Palat, John Marino, and Vitek Vanecek. A big factor in the lousy attendance that season was the poor product on the ice. The Devils defenseman said that physical play was an area that he felt was maybe missing from the lineup. Hamilton tried to earn an NHL team in the 1990s, but was outbid by the Ottawa Senators. 9 overall pick in the 2015 NHL draft. 9 overall pick in the 2015 NHL draft. The Devils puzzle may not be finished yet, but they are inching closer to completion. Before sitting out the last three games with what was described by the team as an upper-body injury, Meier, a pending restricted free agent, had 31 goals and 21 assists in 57 games. General manager Tom Fitzgerald and team president Jake Reynolds said the Devils will partner with Mohawk Valley Garden in operating the team for the next 10 years at Adirondack Bank Center. "Everyone is monitoring it.". This is the second time the Devils AHL team has played in Utica. He's just starting to figure out what he is as a player.". It might be time for the Devils to give Hes going to be huge for us., Timo Meier. Nico Hischier @SwissIceHockey @MeierTimo @nicohischier @NJDevils @SanJoseSharks #SUIFRA #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/bRaVi9bU6v, A point that both Siegenthaler and Hischier brought up during their interviews on Feb. 27 was Meiers ability to play the body. All Rights Reserved. Likewise, NHL teams in warmer, southern regions of the United States have failed previously to sell tickets and attract fans, most notably, the city of Atlanta lost both the Flames and the Thrashers with low attendance numbers being a primary reason. New Jersey has missed the playoffs four straight seasons and in nine of the past 10. Regardless, itd be a shame for New Jersey to lose the Devils, but fans need to be in those seats and winning hockey has to be played in order to put these questions to bed for good. He was held out of San Jose's practice by coach David Quinn on Feb. 19 because of an upper body injury and has not played since. Another city where there is quite a bit of buzz at potentially landing an NHL franchise is Houston, Texas. According to multiple sources, the club is expected to move their farm team, currently the Binghamton Devils, to Utica, currently the home of the Utica Comets, affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. The Rockies remained in Colorado for 6 years, another short tenure in our history, before moving again and finding their permanent home in New Jersey. Were less than a week from the 2023 NHL trade deadline and the pieces are moving off the board quickly. In addition, Kansas City is in the same state as the St. Louis Blues, creating an instant rivalry, and is also relatively close to both the Colorado Avalanche and the Stars, making them an ideal team to play in the Central Division. $155.00. In the end, the residents of the city want an NHL team more than the league, and possibly a team considering relocation would want to move there. The club will remain the Utica Comets with an unveiling of jersey designs and colors to follow at a later date. Meier has not yet agreed to a contract extension with the Devils. According to a source, the trade to New Jersey does not include an extension, as the Devils plan to use Meier as a "rental" and then explore the possibility of a long-term deal later. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. pic.twitter.com/4RcjTAd2lk, On Feb. 28, the 6-foot-1, 220-pound winger stepped onto the ice at the end of the teams practice in a no-contact jersey. Its pretty rare. Please login to leave a reply. And if I were a fan of a team like Carolina or Vegas that were in the running for Meier, Id be wondering why my team didnt pony up the same middling return for one of the best players of this trade deadline class. The Chicago Blackhawks would be the closest team, and likely the greatest rival being a quick drive away from Milwaukee, but the Red Wings and Minnesota Wild would also be nearby and make for plenty of great matchups. The Nets played several seasons in New Jersey in both East Rutherford and Newark, but moved to Brooklyn in 2012, leaving the Devils all by their lonesome. The obvious pieces for New Jersey are Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Dougie Hamilton. Kansas City has a population of over 500,000 and already hosts the professional NFL, MLB, and MLS teams, with Chiefs fans being known as some of the most passionate in the NFL. According to sources, the Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights were the finalists in the talks for Meier. "I liked the familiarity with Nico and maybe them together helping each other out a little bit, or Nico helping out with the way we play. ", Photo credit: Andrew Maclean/New Jersey Devils. The Coyotes wont relocate for the time being and will stay in Glendale, Ariz., but as one of the teams that is constantly linked to relocation, its interesting to think about which city it could ultimately end up in. Acquiring a rental player is against Fitzgerald's typical philosophy of building his teams over the summer. The Winnipeg Jets have been a perfect fit despite being in a small town in the Manitoba province and a team in Saskatchewan could see similar success, playing in a province that loves the game of hockey. The move provides even more offensive ammunition to a team that already has made great strides this season. Of course, all three have previously played together internationally, and the Devils captain may have summed it up best.He wants to win. There have been rumors that the teams located near Toronto, Buffalo, and even Detroit, didnt want a team in Hamilton, and thus the NHL rejected the bid, but those reports have been denied by the league commissioner at the time. Entering Monday, New Jersey had the third-best record in the NHL at 39-15-5. Sharks third period miscues prove costly in loss to Montreal Canadiens. The size he has (6-foot-1, 220 pounds) can help us a lot; he's been in the playoffs, he has experience there as well. New Jersey Devils 2022-23 Season Schedule. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL). Now were four, its even better, said Siegenthaler. "I just want the player to feel comfortable, that he understands the system, that he has time to learn it. Thats good for us because we want to have guys here that want to win.. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. After a surprise on draft lottery night with the New Jersey Devils moving up three spots, could the team According to multiple sources, the club is expected to move their farm team, currently the Binghamton Devils, to Utica, currently the home of the Utica Comets, affiliate The arms race in the Eastern Conference has shifted our March power rankings. Hamilton is a city that is passionate about its sports teams but more importantly, has a great tradition for the game of hockey with Dave Andreychuk, John Tonelli, and Darnell Nurse all coming from the city. Although the Sharks have missed the playoffs each of the last three seasons, Meier showed at a young age that he could be an impactful postseason performer. Grier said the Sharks were not ready to make the type of financial commitment and dedicate the kind of salary cap space needed to re-sign Meier, whose next contract could be worth well north of $65 million over eight years which would have made him San Joses highest-paid player. Hamilton already hosts a Canadian Football League team in the Tiger-Cats, and the Ontario Hockey Leagues Bulldogs, but has more than enough reasons to be granted an NHL team as well. The Devils currently rank 27th in the NHL in attendance this season at 15,042. Sharks newest forwards get thrown in the fire in team debuts vs. Montreal, Erik Karlsson doubts Sharks will have quick turnaround after Meier trade. As a result, New Jersey landed the first pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, in which they used on Florida native. The most recent team to move was the Atlanta Thrashers, who left the city in 2011 for Winnipeg. Meiers cap hit for this season is $6 million, although he is making $10 million in actual salary. Its jersey designs and colors will be unveiled at a later date. During his media availability, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said the acquisitions that the organization has made have really been effective and done what they thought they would with the teams young core. 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