The Next 11 Canadian Pro-Sports Teams

In recent years, Canada's become quite the attractive place for prospective franchise owners to place a team. From hockey to soccer to baseball and basketball and two types of football, opportunities are boundless!
Well, boundless for about 11 choices or so, anyway.
Which is the most probable? Which is the least? Which did you not even consider before? And when will Iqaluit and Saskatoon get professional hockey teams? Can any new cities or regions of Canada host professional sports franchises?
All will be answered in the next 8 minutes and 45 seconds.

[@westerncanadaroads9795]

I think an NHL team would land in Hamilton before a second team is placed in Toronto.

[@CharlieND]

Yeah

[@LarryKoopa64]

Western Canada Roads they would put it in Hamilton and call them the "Toronto whatever's" or whatever there team name becomes

[@onknight]

Hamilton is toronto Arm Pit no thanks

[@brandoman79]

While Hamilton should have a team and could support a team, it will never happen. Buffalo Sabres Ownership would veto any and all Hamilton Expansion or Relocation Bids. A large chunk or the Sabres Fan Base and Season's ticket holders are residents of Hamilton and Sabres Ownership would never want to risk losing that by allowing a team to come to Hamilton, so they would exercise their veto right and halt it. Leafs Ownership would also veto a Hamilton Team, as Hamilton falls within the mile radius of Toronto were they too could exercise their veto. Likewise it is totally fantasy to think The Leafs would ever allow a second team in the GTA or Toronto area, their veto would come in play and kill it.

[@MrCubFan415]

LarryKoopa 64 IMO, they would probably be named the Hamilton Tigers after the early NHL team of the same name: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Tigers

[@vithursan.b]

I live in Montreal, it will be so nice to see the return of the Expos, Nordiques and even an NBA team in Montreal. Would totally like to go see the inaugural games of those teams

[@benssbencilio3353]

Vithursan B expos had they shot and failed plus no way ur city gonna spend money on a new stadium... which is why we should focus on bringing the nba... baseball a dying sport anyway🤷🏿‍♂️🙅🏿‍♂️

[@pjstepan213]

@@benssbencilio3353 baseball is not a dying sport

[@benssbencilio3353]

@@pjstepan213 in mtl its dead and never coming back🤦🏿‍♂️

[@marcusjohnson7772]

@@pjstepan213 don't hold your breath

[@nasifulhuda31]

In recent years, Hamilton, Ontario have been a place regarded as a future NHL expansion or relocation team.

[@MrCubFan415]

Hudaman It even used to have an NHL team! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Tigers

[@conroads2626]

Sabres and Maple Leafs are already historic rivalry teams whose borders stretch through the peninsula

[@triannalakings7117]

Bring the expos back and bring the NHL back too Quebec City.would be nice to have another NBA team in Vancouver.

[@michealjacksonsinnocent2488]

10. Victoria cfl 9. Montreal nba 8. Edmonton mls 7. Halifax cfl team 6. Quebec City cfl team 5. Hamilton nhl 4. Montreal mlb team 3. Toronto nhl #2 2. Toronto nfl team 1. Quebec City nhl team

[@cd9962]

I would like to see an NFL team in Canada, maybe in Toronto or Vancouver?

[@gsldragon]

Long live pro sports in Canada!!!

[@blobulous3500]

Toronto doesnt need two hockey teams

[@FischerFan]

That's right. It needs an NFL team because it obviously doesn't want the CFL.

[@resortlaps8531]

@@FischerFan what are you talking about?

[@FischerFan]

@@resortlaps8531 I'm talking about crowds of less than 14,000 at BMO Field for Argos' home games. What's it going to take for CFL proponents in this country to realize the CFL in Toronto has been a losing proposition for years? Come on, already!

[@anglobostonian]

@@FischerFan one could argue that the CFL is a losing proposition, period. Even most Canadians admit that the CFL is inferior to the NFL.

[@ltakethefatlplease.3380]

@@FischerFan Hamilton needs an NHL team So does Halifax, and Saskatoon. But first there has to be a Quebec city NHL team.

[@TjSamson]

Vancouver definitely deserves a second chance to host an NBA team! Although, I would prefer the NBA Montreal team called as Saints.

[@aidenmasterjohn88]

Before any other city gets an NBA team, Seattle should be number 1

[@uzkhan9803]

We all agree that even people from.Vancouver

[@cflerforever5390]

The Atlantic Schooners (Halifax) is already happening. They will start playing in 2021 season.

[@drvelocci]

I doubt that’s gonna happen. I live there and the spot for the stadium is picked out but no way it’s going through

[@FischerFan]

Right now, it's uncertain if even any of the existing CFL teams will be playing this year.

[@blackdawg7361]

New team names: Vancouver Pacifics (MLB), Quebec Nordiques (if not the Citadelles/Aces/Bulldogs/Remparts) (NHL), Hamilton Ontarios (NHL), Montreal Dynamos (MLS - The current Houston Dynamo (2005 - Present) had only been rumored to relocate to Montreal prior to the birth of the Montreal Impact (2012 - Present)). I also like the idea of assigning (or re-assigning) the identity of the Islanders to a new CFL organization in Victoria, Vancouver Island, which is part of the province British Columbia, and thus altering the NHL's New York Islanders to the Brooklyn Americans.

[@FOWLKON1339]

Toronto FC actually has a nickname, if you didn't know. Informally, they are known as "the Reds".

[@GoWestYoungMan]

The Toronto Efcees. Kidding aside, the Reds is what they are.

[@AntoRetroGamer]

Actually, Vancouver Island has a population of over 750'000 as of 2017 figures. Over two-thirds of that amount live roughly within 100 miles of Victoria. Futhermore, while a potential CFL franchise in Victoria would share the same media market as Vancouver, TSN actually has TWO radio stations for that market. It should also be known that neither station has the exclusive rights to the Vancouver Canucks, but do cover a wide variety of minor or lesser-known teams locally.

[@jeremysilber7484]

I was thinking the British Columbia Beavers for the Vancouver baseball team

[@dgrullon9596]

You killed me with number one. Off coarse is the Quebec Nordiques!

[@ramennoodles2040]

its TFC and the MLB said they don't want to expand and the NBA stated this and last season that they DO want to expand however they DO NOT want to in Canada as it would ruin their marketing for the Raptors

[@henryhathaway5495]

As much as I would like to see it as long as Bettman is running the NHL there will neaver be another Canadian team in the NHL,as a matter of fact if that SOB had his way there would be only be a team in Toronto

[@spencerlower2287]

NHL in Quebec City and Halifax

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

spencer lower Halifax can't support an NHL team.

[@spencerlower2287]

In that area near New Burnsick could work

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

spencer lower still don't see it being viable. CHL works in small markets that's fine but in the middle of winter I don't see folks driving from out of province for every home game. Especially on a week night.

[@kyleorndorff1304]

NovaScotiaNewfie i agree that Halifax may not be able to consistently get people but look at Arizona, Carolina, and Florida. Eastern Canada deserves a team closer to them than Montreal. I think if Halifax can copy what Winnipeg has done in the NHL, they could carve themselves out a solid franchise with a passionate fanbase

[@FischerFan]

Quebec City; but not Halifax.

[@96Duelfuel]

Agreed. But the three (CFL) most important ones are Vancouver Grizzlies, Quebec Nordiques and Atlantic Schooners.

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

Suggested name for Victoria CFL team : Victoria Vanguards. Vancouver basketball team : Vancouver Totems.

[@DetectiveRFB]

I am not sure they will be more teams in Canada for MLS when there is a professional Canadian soccer league coming up in the next 1-2 years.

[@CustomBlocks]

Saskatoon already has a great arena built and even though the city's small, it could very well support a team (just look at tiny Green Bay and the packers)

[@rileyburka]

Custom Blocks Saskatchewan needs a team I don't wanna drive to Edmonton just to see NHL game name it the Saskatchewan Wheat😂

[@FischerFan]

What makes you think the NHL is looking for a 'Green Bay'? Has the arena in Saskatoon received anything in the way of NHL approval?

[@FischerFan]

@@carsongraham3539 Yes......an AHL team.

[@kayleighlehrman9566]

The Packers come from a time before professional sports were as big as they are; many distinct leagues existed with many small-market teams. Green Bay enjoyed early success, and rode that success along to future dynasties over the century

[@anglobostonian]

They already have a Green Bay. They are called the Winnipeg Jets.

[@antoniosmith7310]

Nfl in toronto could work.. specially hosting the superbowl in canada.. I think it would make the hit :P, plus think about it we would finally have the funny commercials available to us

[@m-ao1268]

Do an another episode of this but with the United States teams . The Hartford Whalers are really predictable to be back to the NHL

[@targettoad691]

So... who's moving to Quebec/Seattle first: Arizona or Carolina?

[@timtwoface]

I'm betting Carolina relocates to Quebec City (akin to Atlanta to Winnipeg) and Seattle gets an expansion team. Expansion teams earn NHL owners a lot more money (Las Vegas paid $500 Mill USD just to get a team, which all 30 owners split up) and Seattle, like Las Vegas, is a city with deep pockets. Quebec City is a smaller market that, due to the Canadian Dollar, would save a lot of money if they received a relocated team (which would cost like $150 Mill USD or something). I think it's clear the NHL wants Seattle in a bad, bad way, and they're keeping Quebec City in the mix because they're the perfect landing spot for a floundering franchise, a la Winnipeg in 2011. Same size market, same economic situation...the primary reason Winnipeg was chosen first was because they had an NHL-ready arena built, whereas Quebec City did not. But now that they do, I expect it to happen in the coming years.

[@trumetalheadonmauiey9715]

timtwoface Arizona will be the team to finally move out of the desert and up to Seattle.

[@SamGautreau7]

TargetToad 9/9/99 Arizona probs cuz Carolina won a cup

[@5sallaround]

arizona

[@Sebastian-pb4wp]

TargetToad 9/9/99 ari

[@davidtosh7200]

They should 4 NBA teams to Canada, besides Toronto Raptors. Vancouver British Columbia, Calgary Alberta, and Montreal Quebec should have the NBA teams as Toronto Ontario. Canada is famous for shooting the puck into the opponent's goal, so why not have Canada famous for shooting the ball into the basket?

[@Kongohh]

Who invented the sport? btw why Calgary? simply curious

[@brandonjr7715]

Montreal needs back the expos and a new nba team. Quebec City needs back the nordiques. Vancouver needs back the grizzlies. Fc Edmonton and Ottawa Fury Fc need to go too the mls. WTF IS THAT HARD TO DO

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Brandon Jr it is hard to do. Leagues don't award franchises on a whim. You need business/financial backing, market research that shows you can support the team, often you need municipal, provincial, Federal funding to help out. You have to have a proper stadium in place and often contracts have to be negotiated between the city, owners and the stadium owners. That's a whole lot of cooks on one kitchen to be able to come to an agreement. You also need to have practice facilities as most stadiums are owned not by the teams but another business. And even if they are owned by the team they're used for other sporting events, trade shows, concerts etc. So the field, floor or ice can't stay down all the time, the stadium has to be changed over for other events. There also has to be plans for a league to expand or a team up for sale. Geographic location is also important for logistical reasons. If it were such an easy process then Quebec City would have an NHL team and Montreal would have an MLB team again.

[@MrCubFan415]

Maybe if the NBA gets an expansion team in Vancouver, the Memphis franchise could rename itself the Bobcats (since Bobcats are native to the Memphis area) so the Vancouver team could be the Grizzlies. In that case, I think the Memphis franchise would sell their history as the Vancouver Grizzlies to the new franchise a la Charlotte Hornets

[@thenewfiegamer8902]

St. John's NL just got a Canadian Basketball League team called the St. John's Edge

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

A 10 team league whose player budget is $150,00 per team is not at the level of the leagues mentioned. Although it's pro hoops it's not even at the CFL level. Hopefully St. John's supports the Edge. I worry to many folks will say it's not hockey I'm not interested. I hope to see them Nov 19th versus Halifax.

[@jimbo-fk4dq]

For now, while unlikely, moving the Marlins to Montreal would be nice.

[@georgepartal9960]

How about the Quebec Archers, the Edmonton Eeels, and the Iqaluit Icicles, the Hamilton Bulldogs, the Ottawa Generals, a team called the Gladiators, the Vancouver Totems or Orcas, the Toronto Huskies, the Saskatoon Stags or Bridges

[@AshTrizey]

MLB back in Montreal (Expansion) NBA back in Vancouver (Expansion) NHL in Quebec City and Hamilton (Relocate Arizona and Florida) CFL teams in Halifax, Quebec City and London (Expansion and build new stadiums or upgrade existing college stadiums) (Market the London team as a Southwestern Ontario team which is an area with a population of 2.5 million and London CMA itself is 500,000)

[@richardlittle1663]

I think the Athletics would relocate from Oakland, California in the U.S. to Edmonton, Alberta and would play a regular 32 home games at Commonwealth Stadium and still be in the MLB's American League the would be renamed the Edmonton Trappers and would love to face the American East rivals Toronto Blue Jays in Canada and in the next couple of years Major League Baseball would expand to Calgary, Alberta with the Calgary Cannons they would be in the American League West and would play against the provincial rivals Edmonton Trappers (formerly Oakland Athletics).

[@georgepartal9960]

Can't you be a little more creative than Edmonton Champions FC.

[@targettoad691]

George Partal that's about how boring mls names are (New York fc, Orlando city fc, etc)

[@jay.b.26]

when the nordiques come back they will be my fav team forever

[@luketrioli1494]

Montreal expos

[@glassestarzan8702]

As a Raptors fan from Toronto I would love an NBA team in Vancouver and Montreal but I like to think Vancouver could buy back the Grizzlies mascot. As for Montreal Royals, that name could NEVER work since we already have the Sacramento Kings. For Montreal a good name could be the Saints, or possibly since OKC and Miami have weather names with heat and thunder I like the idea of the "Montreal Blizzard".

[@marcusjohnson7772]

Don't forget Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning⚡

[@glassestarzan8702]

@@marcusjohnson7772 ...different sport but you are on the right track so I will give it a thumbs up anyway lol :)

[@LucasGordon05]

What about getting an NBA team in Winnipeg. We have the Sport for Life Centre which is perfect for an NBA game, plus so many Winnipegers love Basketball!

[@FischerFan]

Right now, Winnipeg is the most over-saturated sports market in Canada. Between having the NHL, CFL, AHL, independent baseball, and now WHL and a CPL soccer team; it has way more than it can handle. Even if the Manitoba Moose were sent packing, the market would still be over-saturated. Compare the number of sports teams that Winnipeg has to Quebec City and Hamilton, which are both very close in population, Winnipeg sports fans have it ridiculously good. Because the Jets are the top ticket; they drain a lot of sports fan entertainment dollars away from the other teams. So one of the last things Winnipeg needs is another pro sports franchise.

[@kodyglasspool2894]

Edmonton had a team in NASL this year not USL

[@joannevought2451]

Vancouver already has a minor league team named the Canadians

[@markdewald5323]

Some of your suggestions are well supported but some of them you seem to just be citing the population as the sole reason to that city being deserving of a sports franchise. Realize that there are cities of 1 million plus in the US that don't have pro sports teams (Austin Texas). Why? Because there is much more to just population when it comes to having a pro franchise. You need an owner, stadium, millions of dollars in corporate sponsorship (the life blood to any pro team), and of course the blessing of the league along with all the current owners. CFL. Can only financial handle 1 more team which would likely be Halifax or Quebec City, but lack of a stadium is the problem for both locations. NBA.Vancouver does have a chance of getting a team there again, but it is a small chance as the NBA has already hinted at the possibility of a return to Seattle. Other likely candidates that would see a team before Vancouver are Vegas, Louisville, and Austin. 3 markets the NBA has expressed interest in. MLB. Already looking at Portland and Vegas, so Vancouver is out of the question for any West expansion. Montreal does have a real chance of getting a team back there and the MLB has expressed interest. NHL. Seattle and Houston are your next likely candidates. Already have arenas, are in the West (balance the league), and plenty of corporate dollars. Southern Ontario certainly has the fan support, corporate dollars, arenas, and infrastructure, but I do not see the Leafs and Sens voting for another team there. And Bettman has shown his disdain for a third team in Ontario (just ask the fine people of Hamilton). Quebec City has an outside chance, but I bet Hartford would get one before Quebec City would, more corporate dollars there. NFL. As you correctly pointed out it would be the death of the CFL. Only Toronto would have the financial capability, but the fan support is not there and there is no stadium (don't even mention the Skydome). That and the NFL is EXTREMELY protective of their brand and has zero plans of expansion. Why would they, they are the wealthiest sports league on the planet. MLS. Some of your suggestions here made sense, especially Edmonton with Commonwealth, but it will likely never happen. There are 12 cities in the US, many of which already have NFL or large NCAA stadiums, that have already expressed interest or submitted a bid to the MLS (Nashville & Cincinnati). David Beckham is also actively trying to get a team in Miami.

[@kingbanzai9118]

7:11 This makes absolutely no sense to be honest because there is something called split Leaguing which means People can cheer for two teams with the same sport which means the argonauts when lose their fans

[@theonlybrofist2931]

11. Toronto WNBA 10. Vancouver mlb 9. Halifax cfl 8. Edmonton mls 7. London cfl 6. Montreal nba 5. Montreal mlb 4. Toronto nfl 3. Toronto nhl 2.hamilton nhl 1. Quebec City nhl

[@anthony-damato]

I agree with all of the cities and sports, but i think some of the names are a bit weird.

[@timtwoface]

Some of them are a stretch, I know...but most of them are rooted in something in the sports history of that city or region. Not too many of these were 100% made up by yours truly.

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Football Club/FC is a common. Way to name Soccer Teams.

[@JJKzylylol]

I like this very much

[@jimbobogie8204]

Victoria doesn't have a stadium that can support the CFL and frankly the Seattle Seahawks do more promo on the Island than the BC Lions-go figure.

[@Jfkdjdjdmdnd]

NFL should be in Toronto someday

[@trumetalheadonmauiey9715]

Could Montreal really get behind a NBA team while the Canadiens, are still the hot ticket in town.The NFL in Toronto other than the Bills, only home game, an actual team in Toronto would affect the Argonauts fan base and the home game scheduling would be difficult.

[@timtwoface]

True, the connection Montreal has to its Habs is probably tighter and more religious to any other pro-sports team in Canada, save for maybe the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but that doesn't mean they can't love other teams...the Alouettes and Impact get the love, the Expos definitely would if/when they return, so I think basketball would work too...especially if the Molson family owns that team as well.

[@FischerFan]

What Argonauts' fan base? They don't have one in the G.T.A. as it is because it's an NFL town.

[@jefffunnell6205]

a cfl team in Victoria more likely a soccer team would do good there

[@timtwoface]

Considering how well the MLS has worked in Canada so far, I think that other major Canadian cities should be vying for this; on my list I focused on Edmonton and Ottawa because they already have teams and a soccer culture, as well as a population of over 1 million in the metro area. ...though I would support a team in Victoria, too! They'd be instant rivals with Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland, and that would be amazing. Cascadia is already one of the best little rivalries in the league so if there's a new addition to it, I'd be all in.

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Canada could get a second NBA and MLB team but no way would there be three of both.

[@AWCTB]

Sometimes I think Alaska needs a pro sports team.

[@Fissey_Gaming]

alaska isn in canada

[@AWCTB]

@@Fissey_Gaming I said Alaska as in the state in general, you really think I am thast dumb?

[@tesprit]

It's TFC, not the FC

[@Lny_Forner]

Have you seen BMO field when Toronto is playing? Half the stadium is empty every single time they're there -- unlike Toronto FC. An NFL team in Toronto would be a great idea.

[@CharlieND]

People say if Canada gets an NFL team the CFL will die. Well, the CFL is boring anyway, so I say let it (and the Canadian version of football) die.

[@trumetalheadonmauiey9715]

Christopher Frencham So the Argos, aren,t bringing in the crowds anymore? Are you ready to back an NFL team in Toronto? And if the league puts a team there, the Buffalo Bills wouldn,t have to play the only home game there anymore.

[@Lny_Forner]

I would. The entire country would

[@FischerFan]

I agree! Good riddance to bush league football and especially to loudmouthed Rider fans.

[@cheerbozz]

Ziggmanster CFL is older than the NFL tho

[@FischerFan]

I'm afraid some of your predictions are little too pie-in-the-sky. What makes you think B.C. wants another CFL team when the Lions regularly draw less than 20,000 for home games? Vancouver is an NFL town; just like Toronto. As for MLB in Vancouver; B.C. Place would not be a suitable facility for a team. Unless you haven't been paying attention; the days of football and baseball teams sharing the same stadiums are all but gone. Teams demand a lot more in the way of rights and revenues nowadays and are usually the primary tenant of their respective facilities.

[@AntoRetroGamer]

While Victoria is unlikely for a CFL expansion anytime soon, an NFL team - expansion or otherwise - in Toronto is the definition of pie-in-the-sky. Has been for decades.

[@canadiancatgreen]

Vancouver has a decent chance if MLB wants to look at it Vancouver Canadians the minor league team is almost always selling out team name would not work though if it has that same named team already

[@robserrano8971]

VICTORIA VOYAGERS CFL, VANCOUVER ISLANDERS FOR MLB, VANCOUVER KODIAKS NBA.

[@JohnHillRSNStudios]

NBA in Montreal? I just don't see it.

[@Josh-ii4de]

John Hill I do

[@96Duelfuel]

Hard to say. Tough call.

[@mikaelpettigrewlaplante9128]

Toronto already has an NHL team

[@timtwoface]

Yes, but New York and Los Angeles have two. I'm pretty sure the hockey-loving fans in the GTA outnumber those in either NYC or SoCal, hence why Toronto could definitely support two. And of course there is enough economic strength in the Toronto area to support a second team as well.

[@mikaelpettigrewlaplante9128]

But were would they play🤔

[@h.m.8224]

My reactions to each next pro sport Canadian teams even though I am Canadian Vancouver Islanders in Victoria CFL: ehh its OK Vancouver Canadians MLB: Needs another name.... Montreal Mont Royals NBA:It Would Be good as Montreal Royals. Ottawa Fury F.C. MLS:Amazing and XD! Vancouver Sasquatch NBA:I Would use Vancouver Grizzlies. Atlantic Schooners CFL:Really This team name sucks! Edmonton Champions F.C. MLS:They Probably won't be good unless they have a new name! Quebec Voyageurs: If P.E.I. Voyageurs it would make more sence. Toronto Beavers:Why Not Hamilton Beavers except if there arena was Copps Coliseum In Hamilton Montreal Expos:Yah Boi Bring More Canadian Teams in MLB! Quebec Nordiques:Thanks For Returning Them!

[@kylegel2142]

I will say Saskatchewan would need a hockey team beach use like Gordie Howe is from here getzlaf holtby came from Saskatchewan too so I say they nee and nhl team

[@FischerFan]

No; Saskatchewan needs an AHL team.

[@DIDDYKONG916]

Toronto FC does not need a better name. No way do we have to change our name.

[@Lafv]

The instant that fake No. 1 came up, I was like WHAT ABOUT THE NORDIQUES

[@mississaugaicedogs]

FC Edmonton not good enough in the NASL?

[@rafaelstefan3277]

Vancouver should get NBA team before Montreal

[@FischerFan]

Montreal would rather have the Expos back instead of a basketball team; and Vancouver is not getting another NBA team before Seattle.

[@Josh-ii4de]

Bring back the expos(MLB)nordiques(NHL)and Montreal wanderers(NHL)

[@geordanrennie1503]

You MLS bids are starting to become CPL cities

[@isaacfrohlich4575]

As much as I like this, I don't think Toronto should have another team. Although they "deserve" one, it wouldn't be successful and would always be crushed by the Leafs in support. Look at the Ducks compared to the Kings, or the Islanders and Devils compared to the Rangers. Even the White Sox to the Cubs or Mets to Yankees, Angels to dodgers. The original is always more popular and overshadows the smaller one

[@Josh-ii4de]

Izey Fro if Toronto deserves one so does Montreal

[@wendellparks9058]

Izey Fro, also in the Los Angeles area, the Lakers have a lot more fan support over the Clippers(NBA) and the Rams have a lot more fan support over the Chargers(NFL). In the Bay Area, the San Francisco Giants have a lot more fan support over the Oakland Athletics(MLB).

[@FischerFan]

This is especially true when you compare the Devils to the Rangers. The Devils have won the Stanley Cup three times since the Rangers last did; but it still remains a challenged franchise. ...and in the Southern part of the state, they simply cannot touch the Flyers.

[@Nerd0208]

Bring the NFL to Toronto, just don’t take the Bills..

[@StormTheWolf96]

Toronto already has a nhl team. Toronto Maple Leafs. Also bring back the Nordiques.

[@ocbee6175]

ShortDJMINE88 Toronto #2 would be in Hamilton or London

[@Fissey_Gaming]

expos need to come back

[@RoseCityRebel]

The Vancouver Canadians already exist.

[@ericveneto1593]

I agree with most of thee. The NFL should buy out the CFL, add these 4 teams: Toronto Winnipeg Edmonton British Columbia Go to 6 divisions and 18 games with 7 playoff teams

[@glassestarzan8702]

Saskatchewan would RIOT. They are the biggest CFL fans and will likely be one of the four that enter. If anything I like to think each province would get to keep one team in entering the NFL.

[@FischerFan]

@@glassestarzan8702 Well LET 'em riot! The truth is a growing percentage of Canadians living in nine other provinces don't really care about the CFL and Canadians living in NHL cities are more likely to follow the NFL than the CFL. Mr. Veneto's idea is not unlike the NHL-WHA merger of '79. The NFL could consider all seven NHL cities in Canada, and could simply pay Saskatchewan and Hamilton to disband. It would be great no longer having to listen to the arrogant loudmouths from Saskatchewan anymore; nor to see any more of their childish, attention-seeking billboards, either.

[@johnay9700]

Bring back the expos tbh

[@trumetalheadonmauiey9715]

Best Of The NHL I am ready to say valderie, valderaa, again, bring the Expos home.

[@trystenplaysgames4623]

Toronto has a team

[@kyleorndorff1304]

Quebec in NHL???

[@alainouellette8660]

Go Expos !!

[@Nerd0208]

Toronto isn’t like New York where depending where you live in the city or suburbs decides which team you will root for. Toronto is all Maple Leafs country and forever will be. Toronto is a big city, but the whole city supports their Leafs and a 2nd NHL team wouldn’t gain any support, or at least nothing compared to the Leafs support. If the NHL wants more teams in Canada, they need to go with Quebec City or Hamilton before a second Toronto team.

[@timtwoface]

Hamilton is so close to Toronto it basically is Toronto #2, just as Anaheim is virtually Los Angeles #2. Different city name but same metro area...and yes i know Hamilton isn't officially in the GTA but it's clearly the geographic heart of the Golden Horseshoe.

[@GoWestYoungMan]

All good picks except the NFL in Toronto. It's never going to happen as it's not in the NFL's interest to move to Canada. I thought, for sure, #1 was going to be NHL in Quebec City.... and it should be.

[@seanieccm4808]

Toronto has the leafs Einstein

[@MrCubFan415]

#10 I would go with the Vancouver Wolves. Canadians is a bit too generic IMO.

[@sheldoncedwardthibault3599]

You forgot Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! What's wrong with Saskatchewan?!

[@FischerFan]

Way too small a market to be of interest to the NHL. The 1980s are over, buddy.

[@lucbeaulieu2506]

Victoria Islanders

[@Grey-mo6jw]

This guy sure believes in Vancouver

[@Dlabelmard]

The Montreal's Mont Royal .... seriously c'mon. Also, It's TFC. You never call it "the FC" as there's millions of "football club" in the world.

[@colerobin7708]

Problem with a Quebec team is Quebec wants to separate and pretty much hates the rest of Canada so instant rivalrys with the rest of Canada and if they require do split we are fucked

[@colerobin7708]

Really **

[@gabriellallier1132]

Cole Robin you show that you know nothing about quebec. Right now 70% of the population say no to the referedum

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

The Habs seem to do Fine.

[@Josh-ii4de]

Cole Robin That’s bullshit Quebec is here to stay

[@minixi1414]

Plus that doesn't mean anything... there won't be more rivalry between Quebec and the rest of Canada than Montreal and the rest of Canada. Even if Quebec split, it won't change anything to the league except that the number of NHL canadian team would just drop, as it was before, to only 6.

[@nicolasboyerbeaulieu8772]

NBA in Montréal? Never!

[@Josh-ii4de]

Nicolas Boyer Beaulieu very possible

[@louisls1183]

Raciste et tu sais même pas ce que ça veut dire parce que tu es un anglais con

[@Josh-ii4de]

Nicolas Boyer Beaulieu yes please

[@minixi1414]

Dixit le gars qui traite des gens de racistes en insultant un anglophone pour insulter un anglophone... la NBA aura énormément de difficulté à entrer à Montréal de part les problèmes de marché... la ville a eu de la difficulté à garder ses équipes de basket des ligues mineures au basket et je doute que ça ira mieux avec les ligues majeures. Malgré le fait que Montréal est le centre du basket au Québec, je vois mal comment ça se produirait. J'apprécierais sans aucun doute d'avoir la NBA à Montréal mais les prochaines expansions de la NBA seront sans doute en europe où le basket a actuellement un niveau de qualité.

[@CarvedParachute]

Nicolas Boyer Beaulieu Montreal needs a NBA team!!

[@marcusjohnson7772]

I don't think an second NHL team will work out in Toronto.

[@timtwoface]

Why not? New York City has three!

[@marcusjohnson7772]

@@timtwoface there not New York

[@timtwoface]

@@marcusjohnson7772 no but with the population of Toronto and the assumption there are more hockey fans per capita than in NYC means a second team in.Toronto/Hamilton would definitely work if they had an owner willing to pay for a team. Frankly Montreal could possibly do 2 teams as well, just as they did 100 years ago. But I think the Habs matter more to the cultural fabric of MTL than the Leafs do to TOR.

[@timtwoface]

@@marcusjohnson7772 also if LA can have 2, Toronto easily could

[@marcusjohnson7772]

@@timtwoface I still don't think it's going to work out SORRRRRY 😝😝

[@dallasnetherton8337]

i live in birtish coloumbia

[@noahmiller4957]

I think he's from bc

[@dmoran1093]

About to say because I don't think the NFL want to compete with the CFL

[@canadiancatgreen]

Vancouver Islanders seems like a bit of a weak name not imaginative how about Victoria Totems or Vancouver Island Totems

[@fynnpatterson2156]

Why does Toronto need another NHL team

[@timtwoface]

Simple, if the New York Metro area can support 3, and Los Angeles can support 2, then the GTA/Golden Horseshoe can definitely handle a second team.

[@KangaKucha]

God damn you are crazy

[@peyt526]

Toronto maple leafls

[@mikemayer429]

Ontario does not want a Toronto team in the NHL

[@edwinwarford7927]

OMFG really the toronto beavers.....after watching that part i could almost cry because the Leafs are one of the best canadian hockey teams and most of their games are sold out and the fan base is incredible... all is im trying to say is the beavers are NOT going to become a NHL team!!

[@Josh-ii4de]

Edwin Warford Montreal>Toronto

[@Zstro]

Toronto doesn't need another NHL Team

[@p1nnacleee]

First bring the expos Second bring back the grizzlies And last one more mlb team

[@timtwoface]

I agree! All teams that have left Canada should come back...and then maybe MLB in Vancouver, NBA in Montreal, and some more CFL and MLS teams out there!

[@p1nnacleee]

timtwoface thank you I never get highlighted by a youtuber I’m officially a fan

[@MrCubFan415]

Personally, I’d like to see a return of the Expos

[@j.r.stewart353]

A Toronto NFL team would steal fans away from the Argos? Look man, the NFL won't work in Canada period, not because it would share a market with a rival league, but because Canada already has their own code and they're too attached to their own game to even care about the American code. Let me use a prime example here, the Bills-Toronto series. They would put the Bills up against an opponent and play at the Roger Center in the regular season. Not only did the Bills lose everytime, but the attendance was poor because Toronto prefers the Canadian game over the American game. Not only would it not not make sense for that reason, but also the Bills already have a market in Toronto and the cities are too close too each other, and you have it backwards. The NFL team would ultimately lose to the well established Argos in the GTA. Also, the major American leagues are done expanding into Canada. I'm not saying there's not a fanbase in Canada for a relocation or expansion team, but there's no financial benefit because the value of Canada's dollar is piss compared to the American dollar. I'm not bagging on Canada's economy, I'm just saying, leagues like the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, and MLS are a business first, and revenue and profit is everything in those leagues.

[@cheerbozz]

J.R. Stewart honestly we Americans need to stop being hypocrites... how many teams in NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA have relocated within the USA due to low turnout, attendance, cities not putting up cash for stadiums..... Hold Your horses!!

[@FischerFan]

Your claim about Toronto preferring the CFL is a blatant lie. If your argument had a leg to stand on; then why can't the Argos draw even 15,000 for a home game at BMO?!! Toronto has been an NFL town for years!

[@onknight]

That no True I went all those game and let Be Honest Here They only reason Toronto did take NFL is they sent us the bills For what was really exhibitions games Put real team in real NFL Stadium in Toronto and It would Thrive