Thrashers to Winnipeg

[Parker 1st MRB]

An agreement has been reached to sell the Atlanta Thrashers to a Winnipeg-based group which plans to move the franchise to the Manitoba capital. sources confirmed thursday that an announcement confirming the sale of the Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment could come as early as Tuesday, May 24. The group currently owns and operates the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League and the MTS Centre arena, where the team would play. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, is expected to travel to Winnipeg to make the news official.

OH SNAP THE JETS ARE BACK!!!!!!!!

[Mamora BAR]

HELLZ YA!!!!!!!! GO JETS! Gonnaz gets me a jersey!

[Gooderham 1st MRB]

Except I don't think they will be named the Jets.

[Mamora BAR]

The NHL would lose tons of money if they do change the name. I mean not like it would matter but still i think winnipegers want to keep the jets name. Not much else they could call them.

[Parker 1st MRB]

It's not up to the NHL what name the team will be, that is decided by the owners and accepted by the league.

[Jensen]

Sounds good. We need more teams anyway.

[G. Wilson]

I heard about this earlier this season but I thought it wouldn't happen like the Phoenix deal. That's pretty awesome, and you know this also makes Thrashers gear more valuable.

Get those burgundy and gold Byfuglien sweaters while you can

[Yamagata 1st MRB]

[Teachey]

About damn time they get rid of the Thrashers, never seen Winnipeg or anything like that but I would like to see how that goes

[Parker 1st MRB]

About damn time they get rid of the Thrashers, never seen Winnipeg or anything like that but I would like to see how that goes

You've never seen Winnipeg as in you've never been there or you've never seen the Winnipeg Jets play?

[Whyberd]

The owners of the Jets name has said they can use the name if they so wish. But i personally thing they may be better off using a new name. But its good to see a team back in winnipeg, also uselss fact for you Atlanta are now the only City in NHL History to lose a franchise Twice.

But aslong as the Flyers are safe im a happy englishman.