Wheeling has been a good home for the Nailers professional hockey team. Many area fans have embraced the team and, in many ways, it has done well here. At the same time the Nailers have been good tenants at WesBanco Arena. Reportedly, the team’s co-presidents, brothers Jim and Rob Brooks, are involved in negotiations to play at least some games next year in Johnstown, Pa. That would be a major loss to our area — and we do not believe it would be good for the Nailers, either. We also do not believe it is a loss — on either side — that is inevitable. The Ohio Valley still is a great place for a team such as the Nailers. WesBanco Arena can continue to be a good home for the team. From what we have heard, a simple failure to communicate may be to blame for recent reports that the Brooks brothers are considering a move. That can be remedied, and we feel certain that WesBanco Arena Executive Director Dennis Magruder is eager to discuss the matter. If a go-between is needed to get the ball rolling, we believe one can be found in our community, possible through the auspices of the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce. Before any decisions are made, whatever differences exist between the Nailers and WesBanco Arena ought to be hashed out, in a concerted effort to keep the team here. The Nailers and Wheeling have been a good fit for many years. We can think of no good reason for that “streak” to end now.