Counterpoint: "Eagles" is by far the most generic name in sports.

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Apr 23, 2024
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The case for naming the Utah NHL franchise the Golden Eagles

CaliWG

Apr 23, 9:49am

You present a great case…but the name is ultra lame. Sorry

kotacoug

Apr 23, 9:57am

Unfortunately, I think the argument ends after your 2nd sentence. However, I

PabloSanchezz

Apr 23, 10:00am

A for effort. But the best effort combined with a bad idea still isn’t great

RalphWiggam

Apr 23, 10:02am

Counterpoint: It's a terrible name

vagabonder

Apr 23, 10:10am

I'm pretty sure redundancy in names isn't a problem in the NHL.

2ndTrombone

Apr 23, 10:11am

The connection-to-the-past thing does nothing for me.

ProvoY

Apr 23, 10:13am

On the linked podcast Ryan was asked about several names with odds for them. In his response he mentioned Outlaws even

Pete

Apr 23, 10:15am

And I'd be perfectly fine with Outlaws, at least it has a real tie to the state

CaliWG

Apr 23, 10:48am

Counterpoint: "Eagles" is by far the most generic name in sports.

The Y's Insider

Apr 23, 10:29am

Golden Eagles is not simply "Eagles". It is a specific bread native to the state

CaliWG

Apr 23, 11:04am

I 100% agree with you. Everything that you just stated is completely accurate.

PAKOVA

Apr 23, 11:56am

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