You sure Puddy wasn't responsible?
If you're looking for reasons why we so many corporatized, bland or the singular-type team nicknames, maybe you blame this guy, who says wants the New Jersey Devils to change their name -- despite the fact that it doesn't refer to Satan, but rather a state legend that I would learn about in social studies class just after the team took to the ice.

I still remember the contest to name the team, and god forbid had the Meadowlanders been chosen as the nickname.

What is interesting is the state politician proposing the name change represents the district where the new arena will be built. Wonder if it's an early "We really don't want you here" type of talk.