There was a time when team nicknames symbolized strength and dignity. The name and logo would install fear in their opponent's eye. Today it installs confusion. The National Hockey League's new Columbus franchise will be called the Blue Jackets. Now the New York Knickerbockers won't be the only team named after apparel.
Some names are good.
The Toronto Raptors makes sense. Due to expansion there are so many old players in pro sports that a dinosaur name and logo is appropriate. The Washington Bullets changed their name to Wizards. That doesn't make sense since there are much more bullets in Washington than Wizards. Some people think the Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Washington Redskins and the Kansas City Chiefs should change their nicknames.