In the seats, it was a wall of green, blue, and white. Thousands of fans wore jerseys, sweatshirts, shirts, and hats in the Whalers’ iconic colorway. “Brass Bonanza” played to a roar.

Yes, retro Brooklyn Dodger hats sell but not to the degree Hartford Whalers hats sell. The Whalers logo is one of the most iconic brands in sports history. So I asked the two people most tied to ...

Connecticut lost its beloved Hartford Whalers in 1997 ... and Lamont appears set to throw his state’s hat in the ring, telling reporters that he’s reached out for a meeting with the NHL ...