A Video All About the Winnipeg Jets

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[@AnthonyStorm11]

Loving the Jets content. Always nice to see smaller markets getting recognition.

[@TimLinklater]

I love this too! You watch national broadcasters [TSN, Sportsnet] and major Jets news like this week's Scheiff and Hellebuck signings don't even get a video announcement- just a basic write-up. If that occurred in TO though, it'd be endlessly discussed and it'd be headline news! Thanks for featuring the smaller markets! Homegrown/ DIY news is awesome!!

[@neeltheother2342]

In this case, THE smallest market in the NHL. They're really the anti-Toronto in that when things are good for Winnipeg, that only discourages coverage lol.

[@IainMacaulayce]

I think Jacob Trouba wanting to leave WInnipeg was due to his partner having a career in the US that she was pursuing.

[@urbanoutdoorsman5654]

That was the main reason

[@PAULROBERTS961]

Yes just like Wheeler waited way to long to trade him no have nothing to show for him in return .

[@andrewgreen815]

She is a Doctor of some specialized medicine in a facility in New York. Trouba was grateful the Jets were able to swing a deal with the Rangers.

[@pomerlain8924]

​@@andrewgreen815Yep, ESPN did a video on that last year. Before he was traded, he and his girlfriend had the very definition of a long-distance relationship.

[@bartsanders1553]

I was just thinking, "Golly, I wish there was a video all about the Winnepeg Jets."

[@fubartotale3389]

J - E - T - S JETS! JETS! JETS! That's right isn't it?

[@asmrfan6543]

Winnipeg should advertise tour packages in the surrounding areas. In terms of geography, it has the largest market in the NHL. Places like Brandon, Kenora, Thunder Bay, Grand Forks and even into Saskatchewan has a lot of fans who simply can't easily attend games without having to plan lodging and travel. Work a deal out with nearby hotels and bus operators, and you'll not only solve the empty seat problem, you could make a little extra on the side with these tours too. There's well over an additional million people in Winnipeg's market that can only watch the games on TV.

[@KFCs2FilthyFlow]

I was just thinking the same thing . They could use some of the unused corporate suites for this👍

[@codybaley6266]

Smashing idea

[@trogdorman121]

Yup exactly.

[@playbookshowme484]

dream on they won't share a shred of hockey business with anyone unless TN gouges for 100% profit.

[@reaganharder1480]

@@geoff3103 Man, I live near Saskatoon and when I went to my Oilers fan cousin's house to watch game one of their playoff series back whenever that was, he decided I needed a new hat, and I kid you not, we checked every store in the three biggest malls in the city and found 1 Jets hat in an adult size. I'm pretty sure there were more Seattle Kraken hat options and they didn't even have a roster yet...

[@danielpreston3923]

I love that you put focuses on every team, regardless of fanbase size. You're a real class act Shannon

[@Zwikster]

Wpg won the PLD trade. PLD had 63 points and if you combine vilardi, iafallo and kupari its 92 points, a 50% increase return. Jets are now deeper without him and always heavily underrated!

[@ryanb6679]

You do have to consider the players who will be pushed out of the line up because of the 2 extra bodies.

[@jeremiahwebber8272]

all upgrades@@ryanb6679

[@Tickleyourpickle420]

Oilers should trade McDavid to the Penguins for Karlsson, Rakell and Rust. McDavid only had 153 points. Those 3 had a combined 208 points. Would make the Oilers a deeper team 🤓

[@TheTojocat]

ah u really cant judge it that way, your counting 3 guys points to 1 guy, thats an entire line of players that have been removed, so how many points are you removing with those 2 other players not in the line up.

[@Zwikster]

The 2 players pushed out were not producing the +29 point difference. Winnipeg = WIN!

[@BoboMcBooboy]

I'm with all the other people in the comments so far, love this Jets content! Thanks as always Shannon!! (Edit... On trading for Dubois, his dad worked with the Moose... I think that's an important point... At the time, Chevy seemed to really want to play up the family angle to get people to stay. Don't forget Dave Lowry being promoted to interm after Maurice left...

[@trappenator96]

i love all the extra jets content right now! keep it up!!!!!!!!

[@Ploofehh]

thanks for more jets content Shannon-- GJG

[@codybaley6266]

A 20 minute video just about the Jets?!?! LETS GOOOO

[@nunyabiznizz4778]

I'm not convinced a rebuild would kill attendance, especially compared to that 21 game absolute slump last season. I would rather watch prospects and new guys cutting their teeth putting their entire being into the game as opposed to whatever happened there last year. Those first few years were pretty rough too, they were middling at best -- Atlanta was not a good team... Sure the city was high on having hockey back but the guys that were there were all work horses, and played their hearts out. They lost but the other team paid for their wins with sweat, sometimes blood and plenty of bruises. The slump mid-season last year was not that. That was something else. It was a complete disconnect and lack of effort. And it was a continuation of the season before when they missed the playoffs. I love all these guys and I am over the moon for Helly and Scheif's commitment & I am hoping that gesture and Lowry's leadership can steady the ship in those situations this time around because... They gave up on those games. They stopped skating. They did not have the will to win. Every jets fan could see it. Vilard, Iafallo, and Kupari all seem like pretty eager competitors too, and I think Vilardi could be a sleeper in the league -- for real. He could wake up at any point with those top line minutes and Scheifele and Conner on the ice.

[@bdonaghu]

That is a very solid core group of players. They should be a perennial playoff team. It's about winning in the playoffs.

[@Nathanielhiggerson66]

If they get hot and add the right pieces during deadline, theres always hope. Hockey is a game of bounces.

[@Hoovie9596]

Jets vs Flames tonight here in Calgary. I will be there along with the usual good 2000 other Jets fans in the Saddledome ! Go jets Go !

[@AnthonyStorm11]

As many as 2000? Really?

[@Hoovie9596]

@@AnthonyStorm11 sometimes more

[@AnthonyStorm11]

@@Hoovie9596 Wow. Cool. I'm an England based Jet, so I can only imagine how good of an occasion tonight will be. Enjoy!

[@brandonreimer1041]

Players returning cannot forget about Statsny either he came back after being a rental and waived a no move to return to Winnipeg as well. As for the arena it could definitely use some cheap seats, but the current seats even the worst seats in the arena has a pretty good view from my experience

[@wxdogs]

The owners' True North group is also investing in Winnipeg's downtown with two new towers attached to the area and potential endeavours nearby. The arena is just part of a larger plan. That kind of vision likely means the team ain't going anywhere.

[@gen-x-dad]

and a hotel with strong enough wifi and high enough thread count to keep the San Jose Sharks happy

[@jonathanholmes3149]

Keep the Jets content coming!

[@neilfraser610]

Thanks for all you do, THG is my go-to for all things hockey. You’re the best! GO JETS GO!

[@gsipp00]

Often ignored franchise so content is refreshing rather than Leafs daily minutiae.

[@LGR910]

Great video shannon. Hoping for a great season this year GoJetsGo!!

[@DB-sm6eu]

Remember that the Jets ownership also got a deal where they get revenue from a casino down town at the shark club.. they could increase revenue by improving the shark club and furthermore investing in the downtown.

[@scottnance2200]

I will never criticize you for doubling up on Jets content. They are one of the most intriguing teams in the league.

[@lasalbay]

Much appreciate the insights, Mr. THG. All of those players were drafted by the Jets, most will retire as one.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Tough to get people to buy tickets with the price of daily necessities these days. Im fairly well off, but to go to a game for 2 people is $500 for one night. Add in a couple kids and its $1000 a night. Dinner, drink, tickets. Etc. Kind of crazy for 2.5hours.

[@urbanoutdoorsman5654]

Get a real job!

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@urbanoutdoorsman5654 No thanks. Im semi retired in my 30s by not working "real jobs".

[@mattlabrecque7842]

Fantastic jersey sir. Should be a playoff team, and if Helley gets hot they could go on a run.

[@BoboMcBooboy]

I fricken love that hat... Bias aside, I want it, and it may be my favorite sports hat ive ever seen honestly... Love the coloring...

[@vicleague1229]

The other reason why trouba left to was his partner wanted to be in NY too. I remember that well

[@40sayers95]

I believe she was enrolled in her Doctoral Program there also.

[@HenryHoolington]

Jets and Flames are in an identical situation, great game to start the season tonight

[@aniyn]

Both played good games. Interesting to see how it pans out.

[@waldorf2007]

🐘Elephant in room was Dustin Byfuglien.

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

Go Jets Go!!!

[@YoungThos]

16:52 As a Winnipegger living in Quebec, I really do think that a team in Quebec City would work. Winnipeg and Quebec City have almost identical populations in terms of their respective metro areas, however Quebec City is part of the corridor running down to Toronto where most of Canada's density resides so they have a bigger population basin to draw from overall. Also, Quebec has a massive provincial government and most of the people earning those nice civil servant salaries live in Quebec City (paid for by Montreal taxes 😅), whereas Winnipeg is more of a blue collar city. Not to mention Quebec City has a newer, larger arena. It just makes sense that if it works in Winnipeg it would work in Quebec City. But try explaining that to Gary Bettman 🙄

[@YoungThos]

@@geoff3103 no capitalist actually wants competition, however Geoff Molson wouldn't dare try to block a team in Quebec City - it's a popular idea with public and political support that goes all the way up to the Premier himself. There would be a huge backlash if the Canadiens somehow prevented it from happening.

[@jordanstreib3898]

Yeah sorry about comment last time day after was said they have modified no trade after 3-4years no trades. And it came out Hawerchuk told him he wished he stayed his whole career in wpg since the connection in Barrie. Scheifele also said things haven't always been great but his idol was Yzerman and liked the idea of being with 1 team whole career since most players don't do that these days. And Hellebuyck had comments on Winnipeg Sports Talk/Illegal curve hockey. The same cap came about not one of other trying to ask 10 or something and lessen chances of winning. Roslovic and Copp left but was cause wanted go Detroit/Columbus hometowns. Byfuglien just quit now is huge and fishes. Yes some bad apples don't want to be here most people thought Scheifele was one of them not hellebuyck. But 1st line Centers and vezina goalies hard to come by. A guy who has come out wanted to stay Neidereitter wants contract done,Namestnikov resigned, those 2 local channels mentioned were saying Dillon/demelo/Neidereitter will see these signings and at least 2 resign now team has direction. Illegal curve and WinnipegSportsTalk used to be combined and on local radio tsn1290 after tsn laid people off started own channels. After games fans would phone in Trever kidd,Mike Keane,and others affiliated with jets talk to fans. Some had few to many. Chipman also brought in Jimmy Roy/WadeFlaherty ex Moose when AHL affiliate for Canucks Schneider liked playing for old Moose and city. The sad news LucBourdon/Rypien still keeps memories alive. He's like Dubas likes his guys. Other players im pretty sure around Hodgson/Burrows/Bieksa/Shirokov others i remember comming to schools i love to read week.Treats players like family definitely not cutthroat like Vegas. San Jose players commented didnt like it here. Sadly taxes,murder capital/homelessness/weather/long hospital wait times. Most fans love the team don't want it leave again. The Winnipeg Ice left we had to many teams with junior ranks and they didn't have suitable rink built. People supported wheat kings and Ice players for years. Definitely good hockey Market,Perreault similar Dubois from Quebec liked that Winnipeg has 2nd highest fench community outside Quebec and Metis. Thomas Steen raised Alex between here and Sweden he ran for political office in Elmwood and won. Got ex players raise money build hockey rink in poor area. Same with Toews has rink named after him,TerrySawchuk. When players bring cup back like Kolesar,Howden,Penner,Fehr,Helm in past exapecially small towns all come out. I was born 94/95 most of life had no team I watched flames/Iginla back then channels on TV would show local teams and HNIC wouldn't get to see like now KZbin or other teams so was hard to be a fan of them. The green jersey Moose teams watched in childhood,would be involved community minor hockey teams would wear jerseys bring whole team,police/fireman/military/fun one of kind jerseys. Ex players Slater,Thorburn,Stuart,Glass,Little liked it Thorburn might live here he was at last jets fans appreciation. Burmistrov texted Kniazev after trade saying if he needs to know anything about city he knows the go to places. Namestnikov and Zhilkin/Kniazev has been helping Chibrikov,Kuzmin make transition easier since already spoke english. Culture shock Most regular class people here would leave if could better cities. But get that attitude stick together only we can make fun of it call it cold ect. Unlike toronto you see same people at games not companies buying everything. Not just hockey we have Bombers/Milt Steagal,New soccer team,Ice Bears basketball,Goldeyes baseball this year prospect came early to winnipeg in summer by team and showed them city when nice outside beaches ect. We are really cloae lake of the woods and kenora home of MikeRichards.

[@TylerMorganShow]

Our fans are loud

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

The timberwolves of the NHL... stuck in neutral

[@ScarecrOmega]

They should absolutely get rid of the "White Out". - They don't win at home in the playoffs - The opposing teams are the ones wearing white jerseys

[@jordanlange9765]

I hope my Jets make it to the playoffs this year and maybe to the second round, but I think in order to get there we will need to make a few moves to shore up our 2 and 3 string D lines.

[@coryray8804]

Like the 1990's retro uniform Shannon . Wpg Jet's should go back to it blue at home white for away games . Many are tired of losing with the baby blue on navy look . Time to change back and start winning again .

[@kartzstormstool861]

why? It signifies the difference between the 2 Jets franchises, absolutely necessary!

[@LivinLifeLifeless]

Not only do you have to jump over a large amount of teams, rebuilding has become a lot harder with almost no hockey-trades.

[@mikemallimo9286]

Something you said in this video gave me an idea for a video maybe you can do in the future if you haven’t already done it and I missed it. Rank teams by which ones free agents would most likely prefer to go to.

[@skylarjadequinn]

Chaz Lucius sounds like a main character name lol

[@andrewgreen815]

It's winter, it's Canada, if the Jets win, the fans will return. Both season tickets and walk in. Ownership must treat their season ticket holders as if they are valued and learn from customer service mistakes of the past.

[@billbauer9861]

Hawerchuck should have retained his captaincy in Buffalo. GREAT pick from the ohl. Hellybuck was dominant in college hockey.!!

[@adriansims1596]

Love that Jets jersey.

[@user-mj1wb8jk8e]

My understanding is that the Jets are upper middle of the pac in revenue. Also, the Jets are making/have made a lot of money. They have rev streams that a lot of NHL teams don’t have, like a casino.

[@maxrates]

Too much of the sport has become about business. Ticket prices being completely insane nowadays makes me sad as regular people can't go anymore

[@connorsosa2]

So close to 300k!!!

[@babyyoda6549]

I don’t understand why they build such a small arena if they expected the NHL team to come back, they should’ve built an arena as big as the one in Quebec

[@djsloppymop6655]

Jets are my team, and I do like that theyre still trying to contend, but even if we do go full rebuild I would still buy tickets, always fun to see the next generation play even if we lose for a bit. Though I just hope we don't end up like Anaheim where the rebuild never seems to end. Maybe im the minority though.

[@clydeblair9622]

There's more to life than tax breaks and weather. No hurricanes or earthquakes in Winnipeg. Cough up some $ ownership instead of breaking fans' backs.

[@playbookshowme484]

10:20 why does it matter any more money made just goes to pay non hockey market teams...

[@MBHABallHockey]

Right on. GooooooooJets. !!!!

[@gregdimler9654]

I’m confused, there nothing said about the Maple Leafs?

[@KreepCA]

lol Gonna go get a soft tomato from the fridge. You wait right there...

[@matthewmeunier8031]

The attendance is worrying for sure. Smaller, working class cities just don't have as much money to go towards things like live sports with inflation right now. I usually go to a few Jets games a year and I can't even begin to think about this season. We just don't have the same stock of high end business types who never run out of disposable income to keep going to games as bigger cities.

[@BrianAnderson-xw6oo]

Curious if you've ever done a video on Sutter family

[@clydeblair9622]

Different league but 2 time champs. That team could have won the Cup and could now IMO.

[@matthewfunk6658]

Comment for the algorithm :)

[@BarrettSendrowski]

W vid

[@gen-x-dad]

Winnipegers can afford to fill our building that's not the issue. Ticket price is not the issue. The amount of money people were spending as we came out of Covid on cabins, boats, vacations, etc, etc, was crazy. The club has even discounted tickets. It's a mindset in Winnipeg. As soon as tickets become available everyone is able to put it off or keep that money in their jeans. When it was full everyone wanted what they couldn't get. We are getting a new generation of fans who don't know what it was like to NOT have a team.

[@Sufinsil]

2023-24 season, True North will unveil $13M in renovations and introduce an expanded selection of food & beverage offerings including new concept concessions that will bring local craft beer and a Winnipeg-famous burger to Canada Life Centre. They are investing to enhance the fan experience

[@aniyn]

I agree with you on the rebuilds being much harder than they used to be. With more teams in the league the talent is far more dilute than it used to be. Even if you do get a bunch of top picks, it's no guarantee. Look at the ducks - they drafted all these super talented youngsters, but what have the managed to do with them?

[@44Glendon]

This organization that I love just need to focus on the players that they drafted PLUS trading for Schmidt and Dillon was a mistake cause the moves backed up Heinola & Stanley growth. Chevy NEEDS to focus on players within Jets org. cause ITS OBVIOUS that not everyone doesn't wanna come here BUT he needs to focus players that are here and Do wanna sign here. #GoJetsGo✈

[@dawnsempire8510]

i'm not sure why the NHL cares in particular about leaving Winnipeg a second time when they left Atlanta a second time-and that second departure is why the current iteration of the Winnipeg Jets exists. it is what it is if it ever comes to that point.

[@TheScotian82]

Its nice that the NHLs revenue was $6.2b..Doesnt tell us anything about profit. What if their expenses were $7.2b

[@aidan8473]

J Fresh's model is super high on Winnipeg and after picking them for a franchise mode run in NHL24 and seeing their roster up close...I think they might be really good this year.

[@doodle_eh]

As a winnipeger I can tell you that the fan apathy has already well set in. Regarding tickets.. a) the presentation at the games blows b) the atmosphere sucks - there are no young fans going to games, they have all left the province or it’s too expensive for them.. the crowd is SO old c) us winnipegers are just really cheap

[@reignofrock]

Chev's days are numbered. They had better have success for those matching contracts. No playoffs ought to be new GM.

[@chadisnotachad]

As a Coyotes fans, part of me likes the Jets. Part of me thinks the hyperbolic negativity towards them is hilarious because a lot of their fans are still crybabies about the relocation lol

[@urbanoutdoorsman5654]

I've never heard any crying about Arizona, except Coyote fans... all four of them

[@chadisnotachad]

Lie to yourself if you must lol

[@kurtwpg]

It's not 9 billion.

[@TylerMorganShow]

Nosebleeds here are $100

[@Robert-ki7bz]

A team with no history of a winning culture. They are Canada's version of Columbus.

[@KreepCA]

You didn't get the video to 20 minutes! You hate the Jets!

[@justinwillness3162]

they are bang average, they need to rebuild and get a superstar to build around.

[@goon8058]

@@mannyoliveira776 Completely agree with your assessment where the VGK have Pietrangelo and Theodore the Jets have just Morrissey of that calibre. I'd add that the VGK have a much better core of centremen with Eichel, Stephenson, Karlsson and Roy. The wingers are close but I'd give the edge to the Jets the gap isn't as wide as it is down the middle though.

[@Peksisarvinen]

Honestly, I think the Jets lack identity. Those old jerseys and old logo are iconic. Now, they just look boring and completely generic. The Columbus Blue Jackets of Canada, although potentially an even duller look if that's even possible. And it extends to the roster, too: a lot of good players. No interesting ones. Apart from Hellebuyck, who is their most exciting player? Kyle Connor? I'm sure all that talk about the locker room issues didn't help endear them to the fanbase, either. But at least Wheeler is gone, so that's a plus. But still, they need to rebrand ASAP and fine at least one player who someone would actually want to watch. Scheifele is not that guy. He's a Matt Duchene or a Paul Stastny.

[@urbanoutdoorsman5654]

You forgot to mention that Winnipeg is owned in large part by David Thompson, the wealthiest man in Canada. Point being, they have deep pockets. Financial stability is not a concern

[@Monarch98]

He mentioned it and it’s on the board in black at the bottom

[@Peksisarvinen]

I think you forgot to watch the video before writing a comment.

[@csolivais1979]

He might be the wealthiest man in Canada, but you might be surprised to learn that rich people don't like watching their money flushed down the toilet for to long of time.

[@HockeyMom_]

​@@csolivais1979Agreed. That is a reason why they stay rich. 😊

[@humblelad]

I really like Kyle Connor and admire Connor Hellebuyck. I want them to succeed. I want Winnipeg to have a stable team so it doesn't move anymore. However, I also kinda want the team to crash and burn and blow up into little bits so that Connor can go back to Detroit :)

[@ScarecrOmega]

The Jets will be a mediocre team for years. Not good enough to make a long playoff run and not bad enough to pick a Top 3 draft pick.

[@coryray8804]

Sad to see Wpg Jet's forced to over pay for players again at 8 .5 million a year for 7 years ? . In their opinion Heli and Shef had them they could not be traded for upgrades and there is no interest for star players to come and play in Wpg . If this deal did not happen they would have left after this season like Wheeler did got nothing for him . Tough situation in Wpg over paying again . Why can Vegas attract players so easily and keep them long term ? Must be the cold climate winter and July . We remain .

[@PAULROBERTS961]

Yes many no trade destinations in the Nhl for certain cities for top players . They will have to settle for good draft picks again .

[@urbanoutdoorsman5654]

No taxes in Vegas or Florida. Its one reason why those teams have an advantage

[@TT-rt9vv]

Tbh as a jets fan I would have hoped that this team would have undergone a rebuild. This team hasn’t been a cup contender since 18-19 and it’s been going downhill since. I understand why they didn’t since they are a smaller market but they’ve been mediocre since their run in ‘18. They built that team through the draft and need to get back to that, especially when you have Locker room/culture issues. Maurice stepping down mid-season was pretty unprecedented and Bowness’s comments after the playoffs spoke volumes. “Nobody wants to play in Canada” is such a lazy argument when you have guys like Hughes and Matthews signing extensions when they could have walked.

[@Mylife4hockey]

Simple build a new Arena.... unfortunately Winnipeg is crap when it comes to making decisions. Winnipeg couldn't even build an Arena for the Winnipeg Ice and now they're gone hahha stupid City planers

[@urbanoutdoorsman5654]

And there it is... the stupidest comment I've heard all year