Lots of reports Atl -> Wpg is a done deal

[beantownmaniac]

I wasn't looking at the city limits. Milwaukee is 39th on that list. That is pretty small. Looks like Buffalo would be the only MSA that is smaller in the U.S. among NHL teams.

I'm not saying they wouldn't be successful or a great market, I was just noting some considerations (population and competition). Another is that I would guess Milwaukeeans support the Hawks, so if they are already buying their gear, watching them, etc., it seems unlikely to me the NHL would put a franchise there. Just my opinion.

I agree about supporting the Hawks. I said that in an earlier post. As for their number on the list, they're right behind Nashville, ahead of Buffalo and Raleigh all with hockey teams. It might take a while to build a fan base, and maybe it would fail, but my point is that hockey is big in Wisconsin and MIGHT be able to support a team. Now granted hockey is the national sport in Canada, but only Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver have a bigger metropolitan area than Milwaukee. Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg are all smaller.

List of metropolitan areas in Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[johnnytata]

i think milwaukeeans would be able to support a team.

also, with miller headquartered there, corporate sponsorship would be a cinch.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

i think milwaukeeans would be able to support a team.

also, with miller headquartered there, corporate sponsorship would be a cinch.

Miller could have an entire lineup of players named Miller.

Lines:

Miller-Miller-Miller

Miller-Miller-Miller

Miller-Miller-Miller

Miller-Miller-Miller

Miller-Miller

Miller-Miller

Miller-Miller

Miller
Miller

 

[johnnytata]

combination of beer farts and cheese gas could give them a hella speed boost that other teams might not have.

 

[The Q stache]

plus wisconsin and illinois people have genuine hatred for each other. would be a fun rivalry.

True, Wisconsin is the shit state

 

[puckhead]

"I think you’re being a tad presumptuous on what’s going on in Atlanta," Bettman said. "Nobody’s announced anything and frankly if there is something going on nothing is going to happen until it actually happens, which means it may not happen.



Bettman stays consistent on message about Thrashers - Winnipeg Free Press

 

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"I think you’re being a tad presumptuous on what’s going on in Atlanta," Bettman said. "Nobody’s announced anything and frankly if there is something going on nothing is going to happen until it actually happens, which means it may not happen.

There's your commissioner, ladies and gentlemen. My 9 year old daughter has better oratory skills.

 

[BlueandWhiteForever]

"I think you’re being a tad presumptuous on what’s going on in Atlanta," Bettman said. "Nobody’s announced anything and frankly if there is something going on nothing is going to happen until it actually happens, which means it may not happen.



Bettman stays consistent on message about Thrashers - Winnipeg Free Press

Was this supposed to be convincing?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Mr consistency Gary Bettman ... maybe he should tell his right hand hombre Bill Daly to stop telling radio stations that 2 teams are currently looking for new owners

 

[BlueandWhiteForever]

No less than hours after his incoherent explanation:

Deal to move Thrashers to Winnipeg has been finalized: report

Golf clap Gary

 

[dash]

Any of you Canadians remember the Jean Chretien "A proof is a proof is a proof" speech? That's the first thing that came to mind when I read that Bettman babble.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Any of you Canadians remember the Jean Chretien "A proof is a proof is a proof" speech? That's the first thing that came to mind when I read that Bettman babble.

i dont recall that one

but now that you mention Chretien ... 3 things come to mind
pie
chokeholds
peppersteak

 

[dash]

^^^

Found it...

A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven

 

[elocomotive]

^^^

Found it...

A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven

One can almost sing that to the Mr. Ed theme song.

 

[dare2be]

My favorite proof is the 2=1 proof.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

^^^

Found it...

A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven

 

[jstewismybastardson]

lmao

Nardwuar

 

[devs30rko]

I wonder what life is like for Mrs. Bettman....


How can she trust THAT

 

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Looks like Queen Elizabeth may be returning to the MTS Centre...

The largest known portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which hung from the rafters in the Winnipeg Arena for 20 years, may also be coming home.

Anya Wilson, custodian of the portrait, says she got an exciting phone call which suggests the Queen may be returning to Winnipeg.

Wilson says she can't say much more but would love to see the portrait hung once again.

Queen arena portrait returning to Winnipeg? - Manitoba - CBC News

 

[puckhead]

Looks like Queen Elizabeth may be returning to the MTS Centre...

that sucker would block an ass-load of sightlines.
would be good to see the old lady back in the barn though.