[Rumour] Vegas names: [Desert/Golden/Silver] Knights

[Regular_John]

I want an air bud like play of "no really, there's nothing in the rule books that stops them from putting the name of another city in their name, and the 'Las Vegas Toronto Maple Leaves' is technically different than the 'Toronto Maple Leafs' I'm afraid"

[Bandwagon Surfer]

Originally Posted by Tron_fdc

Sucks that we need to be so politically correct.

Nothing wrong with the LV Familia IMO. Shout out to the Vegas roots.

Vegas desert holes
Vegas Laundry
Etc

What does this have to do with political correctness? I think the whole political correctness thing is overblown. Thinking that there is some politically correct conspiracy behind this is a fantasy. There are much simpler explanations: these decisions are about money and only money.

This is why we get generic team names. Owners want to choose a name that really has no meaning so that they do not eliminate any potential consumers. With a generic name they can then build their brand on top of it, controlling what that brand becomes. They can groom their team's brand to try and only have positive and widely agreeable aspects to it, making it easy for a wide portion of the population to relate to their brand and incorporate it into their personal identity.

Names that come with a preexisting meaning, come with obstacles to fan adoption. People already have ideas and feeling associated with it, making it harder for the team to own and control the brand. When portions of the population find a name objectionable, it means that by choosing that name they have eliminated a portion of their potential customers, reducing their audience and the money they can make.

Joke team names are the worst kind of names with a preexisting meaning. They may be fun to talk about, but choosing one would be an incredibly bad financial decision. People who do not find the joke funny will not relate to the team, eliminating a lot of potential comsumers off the bat. Then as the joke ages and gets stale, it will become even more of an obstacle to consumer adoption. The team is left with a constant uphill battle trying to convince people to get past the name.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by me_dennis

Las Vegas Rippers

Doesn't Rippers also mean strippers in some parts?

makes sense.

In other news, "Las Vegas" doesnt go with anything. Perhaps they shorten to Vegas and add some alliteration? The Vegas Venom/Vandals/Vipers/Villains/ Vaudevilles

Or, if they want to be accurate, the name should be Paradise... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naDCCW5TSpU

[cannon7]

Since Diamondbacks would conflict with Arizona's MLB team, I think Vipers is a great secondary option. I really think the rattlesnake is an excellent symbol for hockey, as skating is mechanically similar to how a snake slithers along the ground. I also think the imagery of a rattlesnake is quite striking and iconic, depicting a Diamondback with diamonds, clubs, hearts and spades along it's back would really capture Las Vegas symbolically IMO.

[LanceUppercut]

It looks like it will be none of the 3:

Team confirmed our list last night, now hearing LasVegas has eliminated all 3 Hawks names & chosen something else. Didn't like fan response?

https://twitter.com/sportslogosnet/s...rc=twsrc%5Etfw

[cral12]

Originally Posted by cral12

I actually had a couple of these in tweet earlier in the week...
- Las VegasFalcons (one of the fastest animals on the planet and found in Vegas; one particular species of falcons in Nevada were on the endangered list)
- Scorpions, Vipers
Others:

• Las Vegas Lord Vadars as my silly, lame attempt at alliteration
• Las Vegas Snake Eyes
• Las Vegas Hangovers
• Las Vegas Sandstorm

Back with more (hopefully not duplicates)...

• Las Vegas Loan Sharks
• Las Vegas House (because the house always wins, #amiright? I'll show myself out.)
• Las Vegas Nordiques, because everybody loves drama
• Sin City Sinners
• Las Vegas Phoenix
• Las Vegas Sin Bin
• Las Vegas Benders
• Las Vegas Tiger Blood
• Las Vegas Rounders
• Las Vegas Let It 'Rough' Riders
• Las Vegas Stick(s)
• Las Vegas Pot
• Las Vegas Leisure Suit Larrys
• Las Vegas Against the Odds
• Las Vegas Bluffs
• Las Vegas (+-Royal) Flush

[socalwingfan]

Las Vegas Hard 8's

[MoreDrank]

The Las Vegas Complimentary Tickets. The nick name: Comps

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Cappy

Doesn't Rippers also mean strippers in some parts?

makes sense.

In other news, "Las Vegas" doesnt go with anything. Perhaps they shorten to Vegas and add some alliteration? The Vegas Venom/Vandals/Vipers/Villains/ Vaudevilles

Or, if they want to be accurate, the name should be Paradise... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naDCCW5TSpU

I doubt they pick anything that isn't filtered and PC. Otherwise it'll be misconstrued and "controversy" will erupt immediately. That means nothing crime, mafia or dangerous in general. Military/army is ok though, you know, because 'Murica.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

I doubt they pick anything that isn't filtered and PC. Otherwise it'll be misconstrued and "controversy" will erupt immediately. That means nothing crime, mafia or dangerous in general. Military/army is ok though, you know, because 'Murica.

None of my suggestions are controversial

I assume you meant to quote someone else

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Split98

I definitely get why the Knights are asking the world to relinquish the Knights.

If LV is around in 20 years, the London Knights become viewed as a sub-team of them. They are a much more respected and unique team without an NHL team encroaching on their mark.

What kind of moron would think that the London Knights of the CHL are a "sub-team" of the Las Vegas Black Knights. That is as ######ed as thinking the Bruins and Cubs are associated because their teams are named after Bears.

[sureLoss]

Steve Carp @stevecarprj
Just talked to Bill Foley. Says report that all "Hawks" names are out is erroneous. Said "Nighthawks" remain very much in play. Story 2 come

This is a list of domains Foley's company has recently registered:

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Steve Carp @stevecarprj
Just talked to Bill Foley. Says report that all "Hawks" names are out is erroneous. Said "Nighthawks" remain very much in play. Story 2 come

This is a list of domains Foley's company has recently registered:

Interesting that they were considering just Vegas for the Red Hawks and Desert Hawks but not the NightHawks

[Benched]

I actually don't hate Nighthawks.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

Interesting that they were considering just Vegas for the Red Hawks and Desert Hawks but not the NightHawks

vegasnighthawks.com was registered in 2014 by someone in BC, apparently.

So Foley would need to acquire that domain name.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Benched

I actually don't hate Nighthawks.

I actually like it, especially if they go with the stealth/military theme

[TheScorpion]

Nevada Nighthawks is a fantastic name.

[Split98]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

What kind of moron would think that the London Knights of the CHL are a "sub-team" of the Las Vegas Black Knights. That is as ######ed as thinking the Bruins and Cubs are associated because their teams are named after Bears.

Lots of people would. Not everyone is as in touch with NHL and CHL affiliations as we are.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Cappy

None of my suggestions are controversial

I assume you meant to quote someone else

I'm not sure which part of my post is confusing you.

They won't pick anything related to crime, mafia or violence in general. It won't fly.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Split98

Lots of people would. Not everyone is as in touch with NHL and CHL affiliations as we are.

No, lot's of people won't. Just because 2 teams have the word Knight in their name will not make people think they are affiliated in any way at all, especially since Vegas would be the Black Knights.