He intended to move the team to Brooklyn , but there was no arena in that borough suitable enough even for temporary use .
At wit 's end , Dutton changed the team 's name for the 1941 -- 42 NHL season to the Brooklyn Americans .
Dutton intended to move the team to Brooklyn , but there was no arena in that borough suitable enough even for temporary use .
At wit 's end , Dutton changed the team 's name for the 1941 -- 42 NHL season to the Brooklyn Americans .