The New Jersey Devils picked their name from local mythology when the franchise moved from Colorado in 1982. The NHL franchise began in Kansas City as the Scouts back in 1974, then shifted to Denver after two seasons. The new owners considered names like "Meadowlanders" and "Americans" for the relocated team. The rebranding let them distance themselves from the poor performance of the Scouts and Rockies. The Colorado Rockies trademark lapsed after the NHL team left Denver.