First, maybe try learning how to write in complete sentences and use proper capitalization and punctuation.
And maybe check your facts: Brantford, Ontario is not now and has never been a city that has hosted an AHL franchise.
The AHL was a bus league, but largely is not now. In some places, it still is. But the cheaper travel of operating a bus league isn't much of a concern for teams that don't have independent ownership (meaning they are not owned by an NHL franchise).
Why?
Cheaper travel is great, but the reality is that the AHL exists to keep 10-15 players who are NHL-ready in shape and game ready should an NHL franchise need them. The entire operating budget for an AHL club is, roughly, the cost of an average NHL player contract. So for NHL teams, especially teams that own and operate an AHL franchise, it's a sunk cost. For teams that don't own and operate an AHL franchise, they're looking for several different things in finding a partner, and the No. 1 thing they're looking for is to be able to get players who they need to call up to the NHL to the rink as soon as possible. This means they want proximity to the 41 home games each NHL team plays, and if possible, reasonable access to direct flights to divisional cities. That's the travel that matters.
Teams in the AHL have been flying regularly for two decades, especially teams that have been on the geographical margins of the league. Work out a sponsorship deal with an airline and getting 25 tickets from one hub to another isn't all that expensive - possibly even cheaper than busing.
Syracuse has to be in a busing situation because they couldn't survive as a going concern if they didn't. Dolgon doesn't have that kind of money, and if an NHL team bought the franchise, they'd likely move it out of Syracuse to a closer location with better air service to both the home city and division opponents' cities. When Utica and Belleville fall out of the AHL - and make no mistake, it's a matter of when, not if, they fall out of the league - Syracuse's travel costs go up and Dolgon will possibly have to put the team on the market.
Start thinking from the parent club's perspective, rather than that of a fan, and things make a lot more sense.
By the way
Why has Syracuse Been in the AHL for 30 years?????
Cities close to each other have economic advantages.
The east coast is still easier to run a bus than
fly
Cities in the Midwest or west coast are not that close.
to each other. That is main practical reason.
It is much more expensive to ride a plane
and transfer flights to different cities
If Tampa Bay was interested in putting
a team in let's say Orlando.
you would add air expanses and time.
This takes away from practice and the rink
Some teams do value that extra practice.
This does cost wear and tear on the players bodies.
Which would you rather do-spend two hours?
on the bus??
Or Fly on a plane for how many hours.??
and then you would be tired
Travel does take a toll on the body.
West coast teams choose to do this.
They do realize they are costing,
player development
Time is a precious item. They only do this
for the convenience to call up players
You may be correct Syracuse may eventually lose
their AHL team however fans have to realize
this...I do believe each AHL team will have the
final say where they decide to put their
franchise...Fans will have no Choice
none...So if they decide to put their franchise
in a small city...That is their final decision
not mine ...not yours...strictly the owners
Minor league baseball has started that trend
I do not believe on the east coast only( bus league hockey)will go away very soon. This may happen
however it will have to get a lot cheaper to
be economically viable
This is what will happen in the future
Unbalanced Scheduling will happen
some AHL teams will not play each other
because of strictly Economic restrictions
I may be an oldtimer however until you can
prove that Bus leagues will no longer exist
I will still be stubborn!!!!!
Unlike a lot of people in this forum
I do apologize sometimes I get angry.
This is strictly my opinion only teams whether
you like it or not that teams that have been around for
a long time in the AHL deserve your respect
You do not have to like it.
Syracuse has been in the AHL(coming Season)
30 years,
This is also my opinion and my opinion
only if you want to earn respect than give
credit where credit is due
Please everyone( I am not afraid to beg)
be kind to everyone it will make this forum
a lot better
Thank you...for your kindness