Teams move and keep the same nickname though it makes no sense?

Question:Why do some teams, when they move, retain the same nickname despite how ridiculous it sounds in the context of their new home?

Some examples:

The Atlanta Flames were named for the burning flames during Sherman's March in the Civil War. Yeah, that nickname really is fitting in Calgary.

The New Orleans Jazz was a great name because New Orleans is the home of jazz. Jazz must also be big in Salt Lake City, right?

The Minneapolis Lakers were born in the land of 1,000 lakes. Umm, plenty of lakes in Los Angeles too, right?

The Brooklyn Dodgers were named because fans had to dodge the trolley cars in Brooklyn on the way to Ebbits Field. Have you counted how many trolleys there are in Chavez Ravine?

At least some teams did the smart thing when they moved. I think the Colorado Nordiques and the Carolina Whalers would sound pretty dumb, though the Phoenix Jets would fit okay. And the Washington baseball team is far better as the Nationals than "Les Expos".

Agreed?

Answers:

Who do u think will win...?

i know some just dont sound right at all and some do and some should change their name...its now the New Orleans Hornets?? and it should be the Jazz ..a well known area for Jazz ..

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The five principal sports in USA (In order, the important)?

Totally agree. I'm suprised there isn't the Washingon DC Expos

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