What Name Should a Third Atlanta NHL Team Use?

[@dennish.7708]

Flames + Thrashers => Flashers

[@srgraham9172]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NothingToPointOut24]

Would also fit since the 3rd team would be gone in a flash just like the other 2.

[@bigjohn08865]

lol

[@cisium1184]

That's actually pretty good.

[@JPS47]

Sure. Lets go with that

[@McSomething15]

"Stupid hockey guy, doesn't know yetis are real!"

[@srgraham9172]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bartsanders1553]

Entertainment guy knows they exist...

[@JUVI9596]

The YE-TAY. Tony Sciavone. WCW. 1995

[@iAmCyberwaste]

Entertainment Guy remembers WCW, however.

[@tyler_okamoto]

Born and raised in Vegas. I left for university to Utah. Vegas got a team that next year. Went to Utah for school. Left to Georgia with wife for her PhD program. Utah got a team that next year. The moment I leave Georgia, they will get a team the following year, 100%

[@joshh5473]

Move to Phoenix! I want hockey back in Arizona

[@stevenightfall6634]

@@joshh5473 You'd have to wait for him to move out from there though...

[@Ben.Mangels]

I'm not surprised you're a THG fan. I can't wait for some Knights Hockey.

[@philcanselmo9436]

Cmon. come here live in Quebec city😂

[@Mach141]

...It doesn't work that way. I once thought the Cup was following me. Lived in Pittsburgh in 91-92, Cup winners. Moved to New York in 94, the Rags take the Cup, and then the Devils in 95. I lived in NJ from 87-90. I would move to GA in 97, the Thrashers have never sniffed a cup. The magic always ends.

[@ShinyMew76]

I prefer they just go back to the Thrashers. I think the name was great, the branding was great. Goes well with the Atlanta Falcons. With Arizona being gone, Winnipeg can take their history back, and the Thrashers could take the original Thrashers history back.

[@BroncoKnight34]

And with the NBA wanting a team back in Seattle, they’re too pushing for the SuperSonics history to go back, like the Charlotte Hornets did too.

[@Crimsonfangg]

Do the Jets still own the rights to that name though? I'm not sure how IP law works.

[@doomslayerdave]

I think they do own the records and such. Im sure they don't care about the name and trademark. Thrashers is the only viable name. There are still good memories. The old Southeast Division.

[@Crimsonfangg]

@@doomslayerdave Yeah but just because they don't care about it doesn't mean they wont get petty. EA pulls that shit all the time. Not that I'm comparing the Jets to EA.

[@doomslayerdave]

@@Crimsonfangg What I mean is they would probably give it away to another franchise in atlanta

[@g_gator_g9417]

Atlanta Pheonix. Have a nod to the flames and thrashers while also acknowledging their resurrection in hockey

[@aamocryp]

similarly a possible return to Arizona could be Phoenix Phoenix

[@bartsanders1553]

​@@aamocrypThe Arizona Pheonix from Pheonix, Arizona.

[@aamocryp]

@@bartsanders1553 hell yea!!

[@Plaguedoc47]

Brilliant

[@JUVI9596]

Hell with em. Give the Jets back their OG history

[@mitchellcampbell6181]

My pick Atlanta Firebirds. It's a mixture of Flames and Thrashers with a reference to Smokey and the Bandit.

[@flexchristoe]

I've lived in Atlanta for 18 years, I had season tickets for the final 4 seasons of the thrashers, I'll get season tickets for these guys too. I'm tired of driving to Nashville to see my redwings.

[@jacklong9619]

Atlanta Traffic: because the traffic there is atrocious

[@r_p_m7330]

Atlanta Road Ragers

[@BrantAerials]

Atlanta Jam!

[@aepochbrett]

@@jacklong9619 Atlanta Air Traffic Controllers

[@iAmCyberwaste]

​@@BrantAerialsThat's giving 90s roller hockey.

[@CheatoBurito]

Personally i think they should just use the thrashers name again

[@rittpro]

It has to be the Thrashers. Reputation of the last Thrashers aside, the name and image of the Thrashers is still very iconic here.

[@preppen78]

Outside of Atlanta/America, I'm not so sure. I know the logo and the name, but never connected them to a bird...

[@rittpro]

@@preppen78 it's very iconic in Atlanta

[@DBSG1976]

I've always wondered how the local fan base felt about the logo/color scheme.

[@JPS47]

They're only going to make throwback Thrashers uniforms even with a different name. Might as well just use it initially.

[@choppergunner8650]

Even as a diehard Panthers fan, I love pretty much everything about the Thrashers. Their early jerseys were awesome, and to be fair, the asymmetrical jersey grew on me so hard.

[@9gangentertainment]

Absolutely just bring thrashers back

[@taylorbouchard4174]

Firebirds, call back to Flames and keeps the Avian Theme in Atlanta

[@admirals818]

Might get some objection from the Coachella Valley Firebirds, due to trademark.

[@taylorbouchard4174]

@@admirals818 How about the Phoenix? Oooof... too soon?

[@meddyven]

Interesting moniker!

[@F1Legend33]

I like this

[@eyekantspele]

As a Jets fan, I say let them have the Thrashers name. We certainly do not want it here.

[@gamma21285]

You're in Winnipeg, enough said

[@sameold5050]

​@@gamma21285 It's a dump! 😄👍

[@gamma21285]

@sameold5050 I know. Atlanta is FAR superior to that little sh!t hole in the middle of nowhere. They got our hockey team, who cares. That's really the only thing they got going for them. It's not like we lost anything major. We have some much more and better things here, things Winnipeg wish they had LOL.

[@sameold5050]

@@gamma21285 Shitterpeg,Manitoilet If you're the last to leave, please flush! 😄

[@gamma21285]

@@sameold5050 🤣

[@hoobastankus9513]

Bring the Thrashers BACK

[@dennis3351]

How about the Atlanta Coyotes?

[@Chris-qo4rt]

I hope so but maybe they will think the name is tainted and just go with a new theme (if i'm playing devil's advocate)

[@choppergunner8650]

HELL YEAH

[@robbiecomo5953]

why so a third team can fail in that town lmfao

[@hoobastankus9513]

@@robbiecomo5953 casual

[@thpisland2423]

If they bring the thrashers back the Georgia Thrashers would sound way better

[@TheBorderGeek]

The Charm. Everyone has to wear #3.

[@myquest666420]

@@TheBorderGeek damn you! I really thought I had something here and was gonna comment the charm and you’re the 2nd comment I saw lol You beat me to it.

[@CarolinaBuckrush]

I’d love to hear opposing teams try and communicate who to cover. Plus it would save a lot of money for fans to just get blank jerseys with the number 3.

[@Railblade]

Georgia Hornets has a bit of a ring to it... as much as I hate insects and would really prefer to stay away from that. But agree with others honestly despite the history, the Thrashers name, logo, and colors were perfect. The mismanagement of the team truly did a disservice to the creative minds behind that peak marketing.

[@BodyAndSol96]

that would be a great name!!

[@Christophernbh]

Liscensing issues aside, i love the Thrashers so much id be dissapointed if that wasn't the name.

[@slavicsoup7762]

Thrashers again. Super unique name, uniforms, and logos. Timeless. Would hold up more than well today

[@djjanezick5588]

Atlanta Nordiques. Save Quebec the effort when they relocate.

[@patrickscott838]

Also we need the Whalers back!

[@C.M.Giordano]

Thrashers is a great and unique name that wouldn't work anywhere else - and could work on multiple levels, so I would have no problem with the Thrashers returning. That said, Georgia Stingers or something like that sounds really badass to me (just something I came up with off the top of my head).

[@willp.8120]

Atlanta's lacrosse team is the Georgia Swarm. Then, of course, we have the Georgia Tech yellow jackets.

[@richmelvin2]

I lived in Atlanta for 14 years and their hockey team should be called the, 'Sprawlers'. If you have ever been to Atlanta you know the joke.

[@willp.8120]

Atlanta's developed area is fourth largest on Earth by square mileage.

[@Paul_Halicki]

Thanks for bringing up something light. Between politics, my job right now, and the fact that my 14-year-old dog recently died, I need a distraction.

[@gamma21285]

@@Paul_Halicki Sorry for your loss

[@DrMcRoll]

Outkasts. Only makes sense

[@JaredLS10]

Alright

[@onyxdragon]

Definitely Thrashers or even the Railsplitters with a new color theme of peach, dark blue, and a combo line color of dark green (Gwinnett Gladiators), red (Atlanta Flames), and light blue (past Thrashers) with the Georgia state flag as the shoulder patch option. It would be great seeing Atlanta with another NHL franchise as they are between Nashville, Tampa, and Miami.

[@renlysotherlover294]

I really just want them to bring back the Thrashers name. I love that it.

[@wrenchdoozer]

If they go with a peach-related name, then they have to skate out to "Peaches" by the band The Presidents of the United States of America

[@cisium1184]

Peaches come in a can, they were put there by a man

[@wrenchdoozer]

Movin' to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches

[@MrTakaMOSHi]

Or "Peaches" by Jack Black

[@TommyBoy8771]

“I don’t think a zombie name will work” IDK the Atlanta/Georgia Undead sounds awesome!

[@RRaquello]

Well, with Atlanta Zombies you have A to z.

[@jdsmith1740]

THG!!! Thanks for making this Video!!!!! You know we are dying for NHL Hockey to return to the Atlanta area!!!!! I personally am happy with the Thrashers name coming back or a new name. As long as NHL is back!!!!

[@santib9039]

If Atlanta gets a team back I'd prefer they go back with Thrashers. State bird, you also give a nod to the fans who had been missing the Thrashers too.

[@clgearhart]

Bring back the Hartford Whalers!

[@MphsConservative]

The Georgia Sting with a logo patterned off of the old Cincinnati Stingers logo.

[@KevinWindsor1971]

Alpharetta was once the fastest growing city in America. They were growing so fast that when I worked for the Postal Service they were trying to get carriers from other states to go there to fill all the new routes being created.

[@LarryWeinreb]

I live just down the road in Roswell and was a season ticket holder of both the Flames and Thrashers...the North Point site seems more likely now. The Gathering is now trying to get sales tax adjustments like Meruelo did in Arizona, and a majority of Forsyth County will not go for it. Anson Carter's group is in Fulton County and has better infrastructure to handle this new project. Marta subways are already in Fulton County and stop a few exits short of Mansell Road where the arena is going to be situated. I play in the local league and a majority of us live in the area near the proposed new arena. I would "vote" to bring back the Thrashers name...we do have the Gladiators here in the ECHL, and I have heard the Aviators thrown around.

[@brientaylorcohen]

Every time you post anything about Atlanta hockey, your (mostly) Canadian viewers inevitably complain about Gary giving the ATL a third chance to fail when Quebec still doesn't have a team, blah blah blah... its so predictable I don't even have to watch or read the comments.

[@closethockeyfan5284]

And so sad too. They all rush to show their ignorance and neediness

[@brithgob1620]

They should name them the Transients, and the logo should be a hockey player with a suitcase.

[@richardferguson6893]

Gary "Suitcase" Smith.

[@MurphMM.]

The Atlanta Charms. Third times the charm

[@edday4093]

Atlanta City Charm. As in, third times the charm. I’ll see myself out

[@timsmith428]

Atlanta Baggage Smashers

[@truenorther]

Best Name would be Quebec Nordiques.

[@pennyportolese6064]

I always learn something! Thank you

[@MattSavageTX]

looking forward to that Houston video.

[@PunkRockerPunk]

I can't get behind "Georgia" over "Atlanta" for an Atlanta expansion. Atlanta has more of an identity or pride than just about anywhere else in the US outside of the Northeast. If Nashville, Dallas, and Tampa can brand on a city name ATL will thrive without needing any broader appeal to the state name.

[@closethockeyfan5284]

The problem is it's wayyyy OTP and a new entity. I think they underestimate how many potential fans will stay away for that reason alone. The white flight they're obviously going hard after (like the Braves) will go either way. I'd argue just as many Atlantans would go for a Georgia team, and like Utah it could help secure some state funds.

[@kmccart85]

how about Georgia Night trains? Was originally thinking lumberjacks but there is a college baseball team in GA called the lumberjacks, it also conflicts with the Abbotsford/Vancouver logo

[@senorsoupe]

I think that going with peaches will generate some jokes given what a peach emoji means in the modern world

[@MitchFr-hb8hu]

Bringing back the jets name was done with a huge welcome so I would think it’s only logical to bring back the thrasher name as well. Very iconic (like jets name) and loved by many. Plus, nostalgia sells well these days. Can’t best those jersey colors either. It’s a no brainer folks

[@BearkatUrbanKnight]

What about the Georgia Jacks? I imagine a man with a face like the old LA Kings logo, swinging an axe like the thrasher's hockey stick, and maybe flames coming off of the top of the axe. The primary colors could be red and navy blue (for the flannel shirt), secondary light peach/cream (jersey color), and tertiary maple brown (axe handle and man's hair). The shoulder patches could be shape of Georgia in red with a navy outline.

[@michaellinnjr9587]

Hope they play a pre season game in Columbus Ga again

[@jeremyarmstrong7093]

Atlanta has a big hip hop scene I think it would be fun to do some kind of tie in with that

[@peterroberts4415]

Quebec City and Hamilton should be rooting hard for an Atlanta franchise, cause one of them will be the recipient when they end up moving

[@OnwardsUpwards]

Hahahahah

[@wojowestcoast]

atlanta’s gdp says otherwise

[@ToABrighterFuture]

Crazy idea: Why not call them the Seraphim? That covers both the "fire" of the Flames, and the "wings" of the Thrashers, and, added bonus, they'd have an instant rival in New Jersey.

[@MajinMew]

The Jersey Devil is more of a cryptid than a literal devil.

[@ToABrighterFuture]

@@mannyoliveira776 Abrahamic. Most notably referenced in Isaiah 6, in what must have been a rather dramatic commissioning.

[@32a34a]

Atlanta Traffic Jam,Atlanta Purple Nurples, or if I want to be silly Atlanta Blades. We had the New Haven Blades here for a very long time so its about time that name came back.

[@swneighbours]

The new team will do fine if it's in a barn designed for hockey and it's out in the suburbs where the hockey fans actually live. The traffic in Atlanta is atrocious so people try to avoid driving into downtown any more than they have to especially on work/school nights.

[@swneighbours]

@@Kira_Kovalyova Yep, Falcons work downtown since it's only 8-9 home games a year, mostly on Sundays, the soccer team works downtown since that we're a lot of the young soccer bros live, and the Hawks since basketball is an urban sport. Baseball is a suburban and rural sport so it makes perfect sense for the Braves to be out in Smyrna and the hockey team being in Alpharetta makes sense since hockey is a suburban sport.

[@closethockeyfan5284]

While I get all that, they're also missing out on capturing the broader market the NHL would likely prefer by being so far north. Not a chance I'm driving out to Whiteflightsville for a team that dares to bare the name of a city it doesn't actually want to be part of, and that goes even more for folks living west, east, and south of the city. In other words, I understand playing it safe and looking for the whole retail district package, but the reward will be lesser than a 'risk' of going halfway like the Braves did.

[@aepochbrett]

Oh man peach colour accent is a great idea! As far as the name goes, Atlanta Runways lol! That way the Jets can continue running over them (mostly a joke)

[@hotwax9376]

How about the Georgia Browns, in reference to the song "Sweet Georgia Brown"? They could even use it as a theme song for the team, much like the Harlem Globetrotters already do. (Also because "brown" is the other half of brown thrasher.)

[@MinnesotaArcticBlast]

Shannon, Is it a rule that former cities that have previously had a team , can they not us the same name as an old franchise? Like Seattle went with something different? For expansion teams ?

[@ozzydo2314]

Went to an Atlanta game during kovy time there. It was a sellout crowd and an amazing atmosphere.

[@willp.8120]

Ilyaaaaaaaaàaaaaaaa Kovalchuk. He was fun to watch. Such a good player.

[@scottjacoby2594]

I get that you don’t want a cryptid, Shannon, but the Georgia swamps are one of the supposed locations of Sasquatch folklore, so the Georgia ‘Squatch would make a good name, IMO.

[@pewdiepiekjellberg4295]

Thrashers is a 10/10 name and logo. I say go back to that.

[@roystoys3995]

Atlanta Rhythm. Because when they play the Blues it would be cool.

[@Rockhound6165]

I think the Atlanta Rhythm Section might take exception to that.

[@JUVI9596]

No. It won’t

[@Rockhound6165]

@@JUVI9596 they're a band, genius.

[@JUVI9596]

@@Rockhound6165 I don’t like music

[@henryca03]

Any name that's honeybee related could ruffle up feathers with Georgia Tech, although their mascot is technically a wasp (yellow jacket). It's a similar situation to how Bill Foley wanted Vegas's name to be the Black Knights, but that drew ire from the US Military Academy (Army), so he had to settle for Golden Knights.

[@willp.8120]

Atlanta Thrashers is my pick. It is what is popular and what we here in Georgia want. Other names that would be okay are the Blaze, Phoenix, Stingers, Gladiators, Fire Ants, Generals, or Hooch (nickname for Chattahoochee River)..

[@eaterofpoptarts]

I dunno what you call them, but I think a Black primary with Peach secondary kit would be unique and offer plenty of opportunity for cool designs; the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta United have already experimented with this color scheme as well. In my opinion, a cool jersey goes a long way in getting fans. Just look at how iconic the Atlanta Braves hat is, many people wear it without caring about baseball at all. I started watching the Thrashers in 2011, just in time for them to leave! Here's hoping the third time is indeed the charm!

[@woodsie22]

Quick Google search on Atlanta says it was essentially named after a train line. Georgia Railroad? Atlanta Engineers? (So works for trains or Georgia Tech people), Georgia Locomotives?

[@ashleyw3326]

I’m probably alone in this, but I think the Atlanta Canopy is an awesome name for a team and could have some of the most unique branding in all of professional sports.

[@closethockeyfan5284]

If only the city government and corporations pulling their strings weren't completely disingenuous about it as they continue to raze trees for developments nobody wants.

[@tommargarites2811]

Having a hockey team, seemingly rising from the dead yet again, only makes it appropriate to call them the Atlanta Undead, or Zombies. IMO. XD

[@NormanOtterman]

Georgia Trashers still has a nice ring to it. It’s still iconic I don’t see a need to go different from smth so beloved

[@Garvatron89]

The Georgia Giant Slayers or Giants. Feel like they could use a jack and the bean stock sort of theme lol

[@flyincali8151]

The Buzzards, The Vultures, The Prey to match NFL and NBA theme.

[@joblessthug7005]

Atlanta Stingers, and their arena can be called The Hive

[@fattytaft6779]

Well now that you’ve suggested it, the Georgia Godzilla would be pretty cool.

[@woodsie22]

I think Georgia Peaches is fine - like 90% of the streets in Atlanta have Peach in the name. I do wish they’d bring back the color scheme of that Atlanta jersey. Maybe they’d go for a different bird? They have the falcons and hawks (which they got from St Louis) already and that was probably the thought process with the Thrashers

[@Ryan-0413]

When I made one in EA NHL, I called it the Atlanta Phoenix. Nods to both the Thrashers bird and the Flames, along with the team “rising from the ashes”. Plus, Atlanta got burnt down so it can nod to that too

[@BloodRider1914]

How about Atlanta Hive?

[@BrettHornby]

Interesting fact that the NLL has a team called the Georgia Swarm based out of Duluth.

[@Mr.Ed_Wayner]

My recommendations for Atlanta 3.0 names: Georgia Dawgs; Atlanta Dirty Birds (D-Birds), Atlanta Hammers (ode to Hank Aaron and Home Depot); Atlanta Connection (ode to connecting through Hartsfield Airport): Georgia Gladiators; Atlanta Archers; Atlanta Dreamers (ode to MLK); Atlanta Carters (ode to Jimmy)

[@SNW8191]

What about Killer Bees? Atlanta is also where the Center for Disease Control is. But I doubt you want to incorporate that into a name.

[@bradvitz2531]

The Atlanta Virus has a nice ring to it 😅

[@EnerGeezerSquirrel]

The "Tarans" named after the plantation in "Gone With The Wind?"

[@Nickleblanc41]

The Flaming Thrashers are the only and perfect option

[@christiantaillon2930]

The Atlanta Thrashers should never, ever moved to Winnipeg. I was so mad when that change happened, and I still believe Winnipeg doesn't deserve a team. NHL needs to go back to Atlanta immediately

[@RobotWillie]

The Atlanta Anchors, because even though Atlanta isn't on the coast or a major port for ships maybe it will bring good luck that they will stay anchored in place in ATL this time.

[@ChurchOfTheHolyMho]

I seem to recall Georgia having issues with wild feral hogs in the 90s. That could make a fun logo with a possessed hog with snarling snout, laser focused eyes, and sharp fangs - holding a hockey stick... For some reason it is vivid in my mind... so maybe someone already has this. dunno. (I googled and found the Rockford IceHogs - but that is not the logo I envision. But I'm guessing that eliminates the idea.)

[@BvG_Venom]

Id say they bring back the Thrashers name assuming its not a legal hassle to acquire. I did enjoy your bit on Peaches and Pits though.

[@klax2919]

so something airplane related how about the atlanta bombers it can be used to help market the team in not to far away birmingham???

[@beamerballv2]

Thanks for clarifying why the thrashers really left! Sick and tired of having to defend what was a very solid and loyal fanbase. Looking forward to 3.0!

[@davidtalbot3640]

Georgia Godfathers after the Godfather of Soul and Georgia Native James Brown

[@jeremyschep3589]

I’m all in for a Thrashers revival. Bring back the logo too. Just clean up the jerseys and colour scheme and it’ll be a great return

[@captainhobbes4841]

Maybe the Georgia Locomotives 🚂 Or the Georgia Rebels? A really cool train logo would be sick

[@jeromekeefe6334]

I think if they get a third team it should be Atlanta Hydra. A three headed hydra representing their third try at a NHL team.

[@bartsanders1553]

The Shermans!

[@brendanplays3942]

The Atlanta Phoenix could work. It has tie ins to atlanta and can pay heritage to both the flames and thrashers

[@NeptunoM33]

The Atlanta Ephemerals 😅

[@ccudmore]

The Atlanta Y'alls (or Yawls) or The Georgia B52s (The B52s band is from Athens GA I believe - as is REM)

[@LiamHolland-lx1dv]

I think a small drift from honeybees to the Hornets could be a fun name

[@shivanhaven]

I would like it to be called Terminus. That was Atlanta's nickname for its rail location and why Atlanta exists to begin with.

[@mikelubey]

Georgia Thunder and the marketers’ dream of a built in rivalry with TB from the jump

[@amsro9094]

Atlanta Cerberus Three headed dog logo, third teams a charm!

[@CraigH999]

"Firebirds" or the "Now For Something Completely Differents". I like Atlanta over Georgia but that is less important than the rest of the name.

[@admirals818]

The Coachella Valley Firebirds may object via litigation.

[@Mikey-rj4fg]

How cool would expansion into Atlanta and Arizona in the same year be

[@kdids]

Georgia stingers. The logo should be something with a Bee on a rose and the colours can be the original Tampa Bay Buccaneers sherbet orange / peach with red. Maybe have grey as a third secondary color.

[@CJTheeOne]

That was cincys wha name