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[deleted] t1_j6dimoi wrote

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RedditZhangHao t1_j6dpr3m wrote

Some people went to games in good seasons, but the NHL, media, and Madison Avenue know, then and now, most of the state’s strongest hockey towns never really supported the Whalers (Fairfield and New Haven counties), some state corporations in Hartford county which once upon a time supported the Whalers subsequently shrunk in-state operations and/or moved HQs elsewhere, financial obstacles exist to build a competitive 21st century arena let alone even bring the outdated, architecturally-challenged up to snuff, etc.

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Lost_city t1_j6f0z4f wrote

Yes, to me, the answer would be a new team and arena in Stamford (adjacent to the train station). It would be pretty convenient for people from Fairfield, Westchester, and New Haven counties. That’s basically 3 million people. It would also be easy for fans from NY, Boston, and DC to see away games…

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phantompenis2 t1_j6fbhjb wrote

i agree it'd be a bad idea to bring back the whalers with the 1996-97 season roster. however, if they put together a roster of guys under 55 instead, who knows?

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11BMasshole t1_j6g0a98 wrote

I used to drive down to Hartford from Springfield when the Bruins were in town. Always easy to get good seat at the HCC.

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