, Jamie Squire/Getty Images. “We have to have more sheets of ice. Recent News. Bell gives coach Andy Reid another option after postseason star Damien Williams opted out of the season over coronavirus concerns. Franchise … © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. There are plans to build an arena for a junior team in the amateur USHL in Overland Park, Kansas. precludes a successful hockey franchise. The later date is also a bonus--October 6 should be deep into the preseason, so the rosters could be trimmed down close to what they will look like when the regular season begins. "We opened a formal expansion process in June of 2015 and we did not receive an application for a Kansas City franchise. Hunt was quoted in July 2015 as saying the $500 million NHL expansion fee was "ridiculously big," and in a recent interview, he said, "It wouldn't just be a franchise. Cassidy sat down with NBC10’s Raul Martinez on Thursday and touched on what Krug meant to the B’s and how they’ll approach his departure. "In evaluating potential locations for NHL teams, we typically look at three things: One, whether the market has or is building a suitable arena facility; two, the demographics of the market and whether they suggest an ability to support an NHL franchise; and, three, whether there is qualified and interested ownership to own and operate the franchise. Bell, who missed three games this season with a hamstring injury, finished with 74 yards on 19 carries and three catches for 39 yards. The team was relocated to Colorado and renamed the Rockies after the … The club is a member of the ECHL and is the affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and AHL's Stockton Heat. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said that “Kansas City has never been entirely ‘off our radar screen,'” when it comes to future expansion teams but stressed that a lot needs to happen before a team arrives in the city. He remembers seeing Flyers captain Bobby Clarke win a fight. “Kansas City, #ChiefsKingdom, thank you for the opportunity let’s go!” Bell tweeted. Many of the points made Wednesday in Kansas City's bid to be a World Cup host in 2026 could easily be applied toward a campaign for an NBA or NHL team. Instead, Bell never consistently flashed the skills that made him one of the NFL’s best dual threat running backs before sitting out. Further, we have never studied whether the market demographics of Kansas City are likely to be suitable for an NHL franchise long-term because there has not yet been a need to do so.". He sat out the entire 2018 season in a contract dispute with the Steelers. “While the Sprint Center certainly checks off the first of those boxes, the other two issues remain a work in progress.”. Last modified on Fri 16 Oct 2020 02.00 BST. Hunt is one of five members of the executive board. "They were underfunded and underperforming, and they did not put a lot of money into promotions or advertising, and ultimately, the second year, the minority owners decided they weren't going to pay for it any more. Bell averaged 3.22 yards per carry in two seasons with the Jets, the second lowest in the league among qualifying backs during that span. 2 Seasons (GP-W-L-T-OTL-SOL) 160-27-110-23-0-0. We use cookies to improve your experience. “Personally I’ve had Torey since he was a first-year pro down in Providence. You can change your selection at any time. As ESPN points out, Kansas City could eventually serve as home to a 16th team in the Western Conference, with the Vegas Golden Knights creating an uneven number in the conference. But he also quickly added, "We want to do the very best job we can in the arena we're in.". Select additional sports and leagues you’re interested in from the list below. Daley was asked about the expansion prospects of Kansas City by ESPN’s Dave Caldwell, who reports that Lamar Hunt Jr., the son of former Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, is interested in bringing a team there. A big thing working in Kansas City’s favor is the fact that Independence, MO is home to one of the Islanders’ farm teams in the Missouri Mavericks. The club is a member of the ECHL and is the affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and AHL's Stockton Heat. In an email to ESPN, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said has the league has always considered Kansas City as a landing spot, but the city missed out on an expansion opportunity two years ago. The Sept. 28 game will be held once again at the Sprint Center, which holds a capacity of 17,500. Team Information. The team averaged 5,068 fans last season, 89 percent of capacity and seventh in the 27-team ECHL, and has gained a perch in the city's sports landscape. Ad Choices Bell was cut by the Jets after a disappointing tenure in New York that lasted less than two full seasons. All-Pro running back signs with Super Bowl champions, Bell, 28, joins Chiefs after disappointing run in New York. “It wouldn’t just be a franchise,” Hunt Jr. added. Which Remaining Free Agents Could Bruins Consider Pursuing This Offseason? Mavericks owner Lamar Hunt Jr. is the 60-year-old son of Lamar Hunt -- the late and legendary founder of the American Football League, coiner of the phrase "Super Bowl" and owner of the Kansas City Chiefs -- and would love to see the NHL return to town. Enter your email address to get a new one. Enhance your NESN experience by creating an account today, By creating an account, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, Krug signed a seven-year deal with the Blues. Kansas City has had an NHL team in the past. The building is 10 years old with a seating capacity slightly above that of the newly-built T-Mobile Arena. Kansas City was home to an NHL team for two years for 1974-76 - the Kansas City Scouts. We’ll give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to your settings. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Available for everyone, funded by readers. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. The club is a member of the ECHL and is the affiliate of the NHL's Calgary Flames and AHL's Stockton Heat. After awesome NHL exhibition game, fans shouldn't hold their breath for a team to move into Sprint Center, Relocation audition time? "We opened a formal expansion process in June of 2015 and we did not receive an application for a Kansas City franchise. • Just discovered another hockey in KC blog, • Greg Wyshynski captures my feelings about KC/AEG talking about only getting a team on their terms: ", 1974-75 Sports Illustrated Scouts Preview, KC's Pre-season Game Cancelled On Account Of Owners Being Tremendous Assholes, Seven Second Video Of The Scouts Not Playing Hockey, a video on YouTube showing some clips of the North Stars manhandling the Scouts (around 4:00-7:00), Avalanche vs. Rangers at Sprint Center October 6, the announcement that another NHL pre-season game will be played at the Sprint Center, Kansas City Name & Jersey Concepts at Puck Drawn, "Patient" KC hockey fans sell out Sprint Center preseason game. There would be a lot more that would go into it, and it would be a challenge for this community.". Kansas City has had an NHL team in the past. They still have a long way way to go to draw the investors and corporate sponsors -- let alone a bigger fan base -- needed for the area to support an NHL team. Bell spent his first six NFL years in Pittsburgh, and was an All-Pro twice and ranking second in the NFL in yards from scrimmage with 7,996 from 2012-17. The Kansas City Chiefs have signed running back Le’Veon Bell two days after he was released by the New York Jets. Logos. Privacy Policy He became a free agent and joined the Jets in March 2019 and was expected to be a dynamic presence in Gase’s offense. It’s unclear exactly when the 2020-21 NHL season will begin, though the league is targeting Jan. 1. But we’re sure fans will be anxious for the schedule to be released to see if the Bruins and Blues will clash. “Our analysis is that we really have to grow the youth programs here,” Hunt Jr. said according to Caldwell. "It was a very fragmented market -- very territorial and political, and with limited resources, you really weren't putting a capable team on a national level," said Brent Thiessen, the Mavericks' general manager. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. 0.241. There isn’t enough recent news in your lineup. 10 NHL teams living in salary cap hell (and how they may escape), Travis Dermott: Leafs' defensive depth will 'force guys to be their best', Still no certainties on 2020–21 NHL season after GM call. I think this is just one of those business decisions that happens in sports where players move on. Kansas City is not, and has never been, a hockey town. The game falling on a Saturday is ideal, and nabbing a marquee team in the Rangers is extra nice. The Kansas City Scouts were a Major League hockey team based in Kansas City, MO playing in the National Hockey League from 1974 to 1976. The Sprint Center, with a seating capacity for hockey of 17,500, is scheduled to play host on Sept. 28 to an NHL preseason game between the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. You can change your selections at any time. The Kansas City Mavericks hockey team is the professional hockey team for KC. The Scouts proved only that a poorly managed, uncompetitive franchise in two seasons could not win over the city. Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt Jr. told ESPN he would love to see an NHL team in the city.

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