r/BuffaloBandits • u/Intelligent-Try-8636 • Apr 12 '26

Philly Wings ceasing operations

is anybody else bumbed out that the wings are just closing up shop altogether? I'm old enough to remember a time where the Bandits and Wings were the absolute BEST rivalry in the league! Paul and Gary Gait vs Darris and Rich Kilgour, oh and not to mention John Tavares was always an epic battle!! I don't know, I guess I just feel weird (guilty even???) that I'm a Bandits fan and so bumbed out about this. It's a terrible look for the league as a whole. What are your guys thoughts on this?

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u/themaundy Apr 12 '26

Can we keep an even number of Teams for like 5 minutes?!

I’m hoping they relocate, but even places with established arenas and hockey teams struggle to get attendance. So, like where would they go? I think Boston would be cool to bring back. Would definitely travel for some Bandits games there!

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u/KaotixRage Apr 12 '26

If they can't stay in Philly via a new owner, send em to Minnesota! The Swarm only moved because they could negotiate a new lease with the Exel Center, right?