River Rats to Charlotte??

[SorthNarolina]

Originally Posted by Panthro

Thanks god you were talking about hockey...I thought for a minute that that overrated overpriced poohole in SC was moving into Charlotte

I live about 2-3 miles from there. It is overpriced but not a poohole. It's kind of like how olive garden sucks but you could do worse. And it's one the only places that has beef ribs in the pork dominated Carolinas.

I don't know how itty bitty Lake Wylie supports two overated, overpriced steakhouses in T-bones and The River Rat but the must be doing something right. Or maybe it's all the Gastonians with poor taste crossing the border.

[Panthro]

Originally Posted by SorthNarolina

I live about 2-3 miles from there. It is overpriced but not a poohole. It's kind of like how olive garden sucks but you could do worse. And it's one the only places that has beef ribs in the pork dominated Carolinas.

I don't know how itty bitty Lake Wylie supports two overated, overpriced steakhouses in T-bones and The River Rat but the must be doing something right. Or maybe it's all the Gastonians with poor taste crossing the border.

It's all there is lol

[Tensor]

This will give Charlotte the opportunity to see a team full of potential NHL stars rather than a team with maybe 1 or two NHL caliber players.

The Checkers owner is the guy that bought the team. I'm not sure if the Checkers are just going away or if they are getting moved elsewhere. I'm pretty sure the River Rats are taking the Checkers name though.

[Mesmer]

This needs to happen. At any rate, having a Canes affiliate in Charlotte would be a huge step towards marketing the team and the sport in Charlotte and building interest in the NHL club in Raleigh (Which does not market itself well at all outside the triangle area, btw)

[Tensor]

Yeah you really don't see any commercials for the Canes in the Charlotte area unless you are watching a Canes game or if they are in the playoffs.

[XLightsOutX]

Now, if the Checkers have any NHL caliber players, would they be signed to the River Rats roster if there interest within the organization? Seems like a little initiative for the possible move.

[Esc]

Originally Posted by Tensor

This will give Charlotte the opportunity to see a team full of potential NHL stars rather than a team with maybe 1 or two NHL caliber players.

Very true, I think with all the injuries the Canes have suffered this year about half they're roster is filled with River Rat call-ups who are playing fantastic. AHL hockey is a sweet spot for quality/price and you have players who are always playing to make the big league. It's pretty awesome.

[carpanfan96]

I believe with the trades that are about to happen the River Rats team will be full in a few weeks.

[Nicbsbll2]

Official announcement about the River Rats being sold/moving to Charlotte will be coming this Wednesday... according to Mike Solarte (News14 sports director) on twitter

http://twitter.com/MikeSolarte

[Mesmer]

oh god i cant wait