Lots of reports Atl -> Wpg is a done deal

[jstewismybastardson]

interesting tweet by Blob mac ... Andrew Ladd never agreed to his contract extension ... waiting on who will run the show in winnipeg

GILLIS!!!!

Ladd is RFA with strong arb case who is one year away from unrestricted free agency. May be first big test of WPG's ability to sign players.

 

[mattola]

Nashville and TB seem to look pretty steady. We'll see how they are in a few years. But Florida has got to go... Between sucking ass and having horrible attendance, I think they are next after Phoenix. After that, the NHL would/should be in pretty solid shape.

Im serious when I say this. if they cant find another Market that is Strong (I dont think Vegas is the one nor Kansas but Kansas is more unknown) I really believe contracting Florida. that would REALLY strengthen the league and make some teams even stronger.

 

[SLY]

I like having an even number of teams though. I doubt they will contract at all.

 

[mattola]

I like having an even number of teams though. I doubt they will contract at all.

fine. contract phoneix and florida

 

[dash]

fine. contract phoneix and florida

I Can't Watch would like a word with you...I think Rossinole is a Panthers fan as well.

 

[SLY]

fine. contract phoneix and florida

Works for me. Two seven team divisions in each conference? That would be interesting.

 

[elocomotive]

Announcement coming at noon today. Per Lebrun...

True North has scheduled a news conference for noon ET on Tuesday at MTS Center in Winnipeg, at which a "significant community announcement" will be made.

Significant community announcement?!? I wonder what it is...

 

[pixburgher66]

Contracting would be interesting. However I do think that Quebec City will get a team eventually.

 

[dash]

Announcement coming at noon today. Per Lebrun...



Significant community announcement?!? I wonder what it is...

The flood waters have receded, however the mosquito infestation has begun in earnest...

 

[jstewismybastardson]

oooh BlobMac

"for $170 million dollars, winnipeg has paid to become the least desirable free agent location in the NHL ... and thats not a slam at Winnipeg"

lol ... it isnt???



also

"Edm celebrating today because they're no longer the least desireable market for NHL free agents"

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Announcement coming at noon today. Per Lebrun...



Significant community announcement?!? I wonder what it is...

The flood waters have receded, however the mosquito infestation has begun in earnest...

followed by Louis Riel coming back from the dead

 

[dash]

oooh BlobMac

"for $170 million dollars, winnipeg has paid to become the least desirable free agent location in the NHL ... and thats not a slam at Winnipeg"

lol ... it isnt???



also

"Edm celebrating today because they're no longer the least desireable market for NHL free agents"

Both BlobMac and Dreger have looked very unprofessional through this entire ordeal of bringing the Thrashers to Winnipeg. Show some class, gentlemen.

 

[pixburgher66]

Sure, it's not the "most desirable" living area, but heck, so many NHL players come from small towns in Canada or up North in the USA, it's not like they're not used to it. And they're traveling so often in big cities, it's not that big of a deal. Heck, at least now they'll have FANS at their games.

 

[mattola]

Both BlobMac and Dreger have looked very unprofessional through this entire ordeal of bringing the Thrashers to Winnipeg. Show some class, gentlemen.

its been fairly embarrassing. Im usually a huge fan of theirs but they have shown poor behaviour over this

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Sure, it's not the "most desirable" living area, but heck, so many NHL players come from small towns in Canada or up North in the USA, it's not like they're not used to it. And they're traveling so often in big cities, it's not that big of a deal. Heck, at least now they'll have FANS at their games.

in the words of Glen Healy ... "if you choose to play in a market because of the weather ... youre a loser"

 

[puckhead]

Both BlobMac and Dreger have looked very unprofessional through this entire ordeal of bringing the Thrashers to Winnipeg. Show some class, gentlemen.

It's made me consider switching to SNET for some smug Kypreos coverage.
So far, Sarah Orlesky has kept my attention.

Hey, a Thomas Steen sighting. he looks totally baked.
basking in Jet fumes, perhaps.

 

[pixburgher66]

Hey, at least you guys get some coverage. Thankfully it's on NHLN, so I'll get to watch the presser.

 

[pixburgher66]

What the heck? They're still showing the replay of WCF Game 5, and not a news conference.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

What the heck? They're still showing the replay of WCF Game 5, and not a news conference.

Bettmans flight delayed

/still trying to work a deal to keep the Thrashers in Atlanta

 

[puckhead]

DGB tweet: Bettman delayed at airport. Apparently insisted on calling his plane a "falcon" instead of just saying "jet" like everyone wants him to.


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