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Ben Shelley
Joined: 07.23.2019

Sep 11 @ 3:10 PM ET
Ben Shelley: SHORT READ: Hurricanes announce affiliation deal with Chicago Wolves
Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC
Joined: 02.01.2012

Sep 11 @ 3:17 PM ET
Why the hell would they not want to keep Charlotte as their affiliate?
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Sep 11 @ 3:33 PM ET
Why the hell would they not want to keep Charlotte as their affiliate?
- Feds91Stammer


Money, and a poor relationship with the owner.

As I understand it, Charlotte wasn't willing to eat the cost of AHL vets that fill out the roster. Nor were they willing to put money into building a practice facility for the team. The Wolves will, and they already have a practice facility.

The other thing is accessibility. Yes it's a short drive to Raleigh from Charlotte, but there are a lot more direct flights to everywhere from Chicago than from Charlotte.
Feds91Stammer
Detroit Red Wings
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC
Joined: 02.01.2012

Sep 11 @ 4:07 PM ET
Money, and a poor relationship with the owner.

As I understand it, Charlotte wasn't willing to eat the cost of AHL vets that fill out the roster. Nor were they willing to put money into building a practice facility for the team. The Wolves will, and they already have a practice facility.

The other thing is accessibility. Yes it's a short drive to Raleigh from Charlotte, but there are a lot more direct flights to everywhere from Chicago than from Charlotte.

- BINGO!

Makes sense and I suppose hopping on a quick United flight makes the distance easy.
paulozz
Season Ticket Holder
Joined: 07.02.2012

Sep 11 @ 4:39 PM ET
cmon Bingo - leaf fan here

give me a viable / works for both teams trade
between CAR & TOR...you're tied in w/ Canes big time.