Courtesy of another board. Don't know why Wope didn't post it here.
Gerry V:
Then, Hornets 24/7 writer:@gvtalk
Should I order my Pelican hat now? Cool hat right?
We'll see.@NOLAJake
After talking to some people and hearing certain things I might have to say Pelicans is the front runner for a Hornets name change.
Now that name is not certain, just like Angels and Spirit weren't, more of a logical deduction based on who I've talked to