IMNOT_A_LAWYER t1_itzs0jl wrote on October 27, 2022 at 2:35 PM

#HOLD UP

When the fuck did the Soundtigers rebrand to Islanders? I know they’ve always been an Islanders affiliate but this feels like a notch-style landgrab by Long Island…

DicNavis t1_iu0qn6j wrote on October 27, 2022 at 6:19 PM

It really came down to Islanders executive Lou Lamoriello’s crusade against anything fun. I also suspect they’re trying to strengthen the link between Bridgeport fans and the New York Islanders, in hopes to flip them away from Rangers fandom. Still haven’t figured out what Island they think Bridgeport is on…

poorlywrittenriffs OP t1_itzsddt wrote on October 27, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Last season they started with the new branding to “have a stronger identity to NYI”. Honestly those BST jerseys were sick and it bums me out I wasn’t living here at the time to snag a BST jersey.

IMNOT_A_LAWYER t1_itzt8ia wrote on October 27, 2022 at 2:43 PM

My outrage is immeasurable. It’s a shame that that bum DiPietro was cut long ago. I somehow blame him for this.

Great post though, I haven’t checked out a Yale game in a while and I think that’s be awesome.

Whaddaulookinat t1_iu2gut9 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 1:38 AM

Nhl wants their ahl affiliates to reverend under the larger brands. It honestly really sucks.

IMNOT_A_LAWYER t1_iu2gyjp wrote on October 28, 2022 at 1:39 AM

Rename the Islanders the Soundtigers.

BronzedAppleFritter t1_itztj20 wrote on October 27, 2022 at 2:45 PM

A notch-style landgrab is when the belligerent state takes a total redneck grease trap of a town from you (i.e. Southwick). I just wouldn't say that about something I liked haha.