TSN Announces Winnipeg Jets Are Leaving....But Are Now Home Again! ;)

[@lowbridgehit]

13 years since they ripped our hearts out.

[@brucehendricks]

Now that Winnipeg has a team again I can finally watch videos from this painful time in our history, The entire save the Jets process (the second edition I was part of) was incredibly painful for all jets fans and Winnipeg as a community. Thankfully times have changed, the NHL has realized things needed to change for the good of every team and Winnipeg has found an incredible ownership group in True North.

[@JHendrix70]

Yes, we now have a New Arena ( MTS Centre ) in Downtown Winnipeg. State of the Art, NHL Ready. The soon be be ownership group of our NHL Franchise own the building outright so, 100% is attained where as the old Winnipeg Arena, only about 30% of total sales ( Tickets, Concessions, etc..) Were given to the owners to support the NHL Club. Bring'Em Back!

[@odonnelljosh]

@IronCrescent Yes Michael Landsberg is the host. He used to do SportsCentre in the 90s. I believe the other guy is Brendan Connor, who works for Al Jazeera English now as a sports reporter.

[@xlibman]

Quebec also need a new arena because the Colisée has about only like 12 corporate sponsors boxes. There's currently a project for a new arena though

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

Phoenix, Tampa, Miami, Charlotte, Nashville .... what a joke. Hockey belongs up north.

[@Sportsguy528]

I ment to put the rest of the teams of the Northwest and Pacific the same which I forgot about the Hurricanes and keeping them in the southern division

[@Zone355]

I'm a Canuck fan and I would be so happy if Winnipeg got their team back. Hopefully they settle everything by tonight and tells the good news tomorrow. Hockey should stay in Canada, and I think after we get the Jets back we get Quebec's team back.

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

Phoenix to Winnipeg; Atlanta to Hamilton; Nashville to Quebec City

[@TFCsucks]

That move to the Desert really worked out. errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@JaydenScott09]

Doesnt snow in San Jose and there is great support here in Northern California. I am not saying that Tampa and Carolina have the greatest support but I am saying that some teams in warm weather markets can survive.

[@ZWeinstein15]

Im glad Winnipeg is getting a team back......I live in Phoenix and I feel bad that a town who loved their team and supported their team had it ripped from them and worse yet by a city that sees the coyotes as much more than a novelty

[@onebilliamdollars]

A team in Winnipeg, MANITOBA is not viable, but a team in Phoenix in the middle of the desert where ice is rarer than gold, is viable... I don't get it.

[@persiangodfather]

im from hamilton and today is our big day, in all honesty i hope we get the team of course but really winnipeg deserves it before us. phoenix to winniper atlanta to hamilton florida to quebec tampa bay to halifax!

[@JHendrix70]

Yes,

[@Hiei2k7]

3 Games until the longest summer that Winnipeg will ever wait through. You are Welcome. signed, Red Wings Fanatic in Arkansas, USA

[@burke615]

I just realized this was uploaded 3 and a half YEARS ago. Congratulations on finally getting your Jets back. Losing a franchise must be the worst fan experience there is. Long live the Winnipeg Jets! - A Bruins Fan

[@dailybrother9180]

@BLanger37 I love the idea, but the only real best bets are Hartford and Winnipeg. Regina is too small of a hockey market and is not big like Calgary or Edmonton. Quebec City wants the Federal Gov't to fund the team, which i would hate since every citizen in Canada would have to pay taxes to make a new arena. Hamilton, well the Leafs managed to screw that plus it would kill Buffalo and Balsillie did some dumb idea of selling season tickets before he was even approved owner.

[@txngasnguns]

I disagree about Quebec and Minnesota. But I miss both Winnipeg and Hartford. As a little kid I watched Whalers Hockey on the long defunct Sportschannel New England (and I live in Texas). I LOVE C-BAND dish! Those really were the good old days.

[@ddinning]

C-Band rocked!

[@CFLNHLFIFAFAN]

Winnipeg is back!!!! So happy, can't wait for them to play!!!!!!!! I was 1 when they left, so awesome there back!! we got the best fan base!!!!!!!

[@stcywll]

@BLanger37 I want as many teams in Canada as possible , but if I was a player..where would I want to live Florida or Regina in the winter?

[@893160007]

@DJKasumi5 its not guaranteed the nhl just said that if the coyotes are not bought by the end of 2010 if a buyer who wanted to move the team they would sell

[@Sportsguy528]

I'm a Devils fan and I started my NHL viewing near the end of the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals and I believe Winnepeg will have a future expansion team and making this city of Manitoba a hockey town once more

[@JJJerryrum]

not quite forever rangers fan here but couldnt be happier to see the return of the jets! if my rangers cant win it all then go jets go!!!

[@swissbeats2k]

@AAMD11 If you listen close you can hear "the most beautiful girl in the world" by PRINCE i love that song @8:06

[@vadimzdonutube]

is that landsberg at the beginning?

[@salmanpour]

I'm blues fan as well in love with team, but yet i agree with lordofice72 If I ever imagine losing such a team, I would be devastated. Thus, they should bring back the jets from the dead...

[@nuss91]

Congratulations Winnipeg. -Toronto Fan

[@JHendrix70]

Funny! You know, just hearing every sports station talking about "The Jets" has given me that old Vibe of what it was like to hear about the "Winnipeg Jets" on every sports station! What a great sports team name! Bring'Em Back!

[@JHendrix70]

It certainly is refreshing to hear such honesty from a Phoenix Resident. You're comments are extremely valuable and appreciated as, it's nice to hear the truth from another hockey fan living in the desert! Thanks & Go Pens~ ;) Bring'Em Back

[@juniorsurprise06]

Thank you friend either from or for the great City of Chicago. You folks always knew how to cheer on a team. Take care of our St.Vital boy (section of Winnipeg) Jonathan Toews.

[@JHendrix70]

Yes, all those teams mentioned don't have much hope for survival in the future. Problem is; should one of them make the playoffs / win a Stanley Cup, it only prolongs the inevitable.....They WILL fold or relocate! Bring'Em Back ** Sidenote: Going to see Wild vs Sens Feb.14th/09. Very much looking forward to seeing 2 teams that are really appreciated by their fans! **

[@xlibman]

they need to bring back NHL hockey in both Quebec and Winnipeg. Both teams had great fan base and I checked attendance history and it was higher than some american teams like NY Islanders. Today there is Manitoba Moose and Quebec Remparts in the junior leagues. Sure we still have hockey but it isn't the same anymore. I went to a Quebec Remparts game once and there were 12000+ people there, but when they started losing people were leaving. This never happened with the NHL team

[@JHendrix70]

In 1996, Winnipeg's mayor Susan Thompson spent $130 million of taxpayer money to prepare for the 1999 Pan American Games instead of building an arena for the Jets. The Pan-Am funds were used to improve roads and clean up Winnipeg for the 16-day event. Years later, the $130 million Winnipeg spent has amortized into nothing. Susan Thompson was thinking short-term instead of long-term. Bring'Em Back!

[@Tigersfan829]

Wings fan here. One more game til you may have your team back. Bring back the jets and the whale!

[@JHendrix70]

Please Note: I posted this video in order for some people not old enough OR not around at this time to be able to view exactly what happened at the original time. Most of us do not want to relive these dark days but, out of sheer interest; I'm posting for those to help them get a grasp of what really happened. Bring'Em Back

[@jorgencream]

I moved out of Winnipeg in '94 and went to Vancouver. 1st year in a new city and the team makes it to the Cup finals, but I wasn't really a fan yet. Couldn't enjoy it.

[@JHendrix70]

@DJKasumi5 Don't think there are too many that don't already know this but, thanks for the support..... Bring'Em Back!

[@FyreFrostDragon]

I'm a big time St. Louis Blues fan and even I want the Jets back. What is Gary Bettman thinking? I'm not the smartest guy on the planet but even I can figure out that a city like Winnipeg can and will support an NHL team. I know one thing's for sure, if the Blues ever leave, I would be heartbroken.

[@Sportsguy528]

I've been hearing about the Coyotes finacial issues and they're talking about someone perchasing them and a possible relocation back to Winnipeg

[@fcmhockeyvideos]

Quebec city and Winnipeg need a team back...

[@mrconfusion87]

Can't wait for WHEN the Jets Fly Again! From a Wild fan! ;-)

[@781Florist]

The Braves left Boston a year before I was born, so this Bruins fan has never experienced losing one of our big 4 teams. The Patriots nearly left in the early 90's, and the anxiety was palpable. I watched a short clip of the fans at Winnipeg during the last game, and their class was amazing given the circumstances. We need the Whale, and the Jets back in hockey....never mind these fraudulent franchises in Florida, Georgia and Arizona. Did Winnipeg ever build a new arena? That was an issue.

[@obiwanobiwan13]

@CanadianGuitarist The Coyotes have until New Years eve (my birthday!) to reach a new deal with a new for-Phoenix owner, otherwise they'll open up the sale to anyone and already have a deal-in-principle to sell the team top Chipman/Thomson of TSN to move the team back to Winnipeg. Back where they belong! Less than two months now...I'm pulling for you, Jets fans!

[@pookerville]

Well, it looks as if Winnipeg will be getting an NHL team again, whether it's called the Jets or not. And hopefully, we'll see the Nordiques back in Quebec City(in one form or another) very soon.

[@ebtricks]

Their team is back, now. They just finalized a deal, apparently. Atlanta's team is moving to Winnipeg.

[@corbycanada]

Looks like 15 years later they'll be back!

[@boomac62]

Sounds good but I think Seattle ,a bigger market with no NBA team, makes a good fit as well.

[@turbodaze]

im in a weird situation. I went to a Manitoba Moose game this year and loved it. Would love to see Winnipeg have a NHL Team again! But now I live in Phoenix and wanna see NHL games but I STILL want Winnipeg JETS TO COME BACK!

[@JHendrix70]

But will soon to be the new home of a returning NHL Franchise to Winnipeg! ;) Bring'Em Back

[@HarlinNeal]

I'm a Chicago Blackhawks fan, but I can remember when the Jets left Winnipeg. I knew it was a loss to Winnipeg, but I never realized it was THIS BIG of a loss. I'm glad the Winnipeggers have their Jets back...albeit 16 years later. Hopefully, with the new arena, renewed enthusiasm, and stable ownership (I respect Mark Chipman and True North despite the current NHL lockout), your Jets will stay in town and be successful more than ever. Continued success to you, Winnipeg.

[@homers700]

ok new years eve is a month away, this new years could be a party cuz we find out if we get are jets back. of all the teams struggiling i want the caps but i think we will get the yotes, and i hope quebec gets a team to cuz they desirve one as much as we do. and hamilton doesnt becuz there right next to toronto.. GOOOOOOOOOOO JETS GOOO. cant wait till new years!!!

[@WPGJetsFan4Life]

I was only 2 when they left. But that doesnt stop me from believing they will come back. Jets fans are the greatest in history. Winnipeg Whiteout. Greatest Celebration ever. Screw the Coyotes and bring back the Jets!

[@JHendrix70]

@lostenmusic And the fact they don't have fans......

[@gprairie1]

John Loewen, Gary Filmon and Susan thompson.......no wonder we lost the team.

[@MyCrosbyfan87]

Why did barry shenkarow mention that as the president of Winnipeg that he said his job was to get out of winnipeg???

[@sensfan07]

love the idea of saskatoon and regina halifax seattle dont know if that will fly

[@VancouverTVGuy]

Lots of people feel about Bettman the way you do. His NHL expansion experiment into the Southern US turned out to be a dud, but he doesn't want to see the writing on the wall and admit that it failed because that would mean admitting that he just doesn't cut it as the NHL commish. If Jim Balsillie succeeds and gets the Coyotes relocated to Canada, that's going to start a new trend of bringing the NHL back to its Canadian roots. When that happens...take that, Bettman! :D

[@swordsaver]

As A Leaf fan I can say that if my favourite team left I would go hockey hungrey, same with every other Canadian hockey team, the flames, Habs, oilers, Canucks, and sens fans would all go insane if their team left, hockey belongs in Canada, Winnipeg deserves to have their team back by this week the Peg should have their hockey team again, looks like your Jets will fly again.

[@JHendrix70]

Nobody said anything about needing cold and snow to win a CUP, Eepruls point is: Where you have "Cold & Snow" you generally have great support! Tampa & Carolina may have won Stanley cups however, in a short time since winning them, WHERE IS THEIR SUPPORT NOW? These two cities only have "support" when they are making drives and winning Cups. Without that, their support is awful, and actual ticket sales VS Give-A-Ways and "announced attendance" show that! Bring'Em Back!

[@abomb1867]

This was a dark day for the NHL in Canada.

[@lonelykir6]

The best thing for the NHL is to have 1/3 of the teams; which would be ten in Canada. That means four will have to relocate starting with Phoenix to Winnipeg and Atlanta to Quebec. The two others should be the Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators.

[@gocanes243]

I can't believe this happened. I know they have a few loyal fans, but taking hockey to a desert is a very, very, stupid. Why in the world are Canadians losing their teams while the NHL puts teams in the middle of deserts and Florida. Of all the Sun Belt teams, Carolina is doing good in the community, but the Panthers, the Thrashers, the Coyotes, GO BACK UP NORTH!

[@JHendrix70]

Yes, that is exactly why it's so important more people like yourself join the cause! I was lucky enough to have seen season of Jets Games as I was 16 when they left. Now more than ever; there are a group of youth & established young people like myself that would be more than enough to support the NHL when it returns. You'll get your chance soon! Cheers and thanks for the post. Bring'Em Back Jetsowner

[@johnymo96]

Places like Winnipeg and Quebec city are considerably small compared to most cities or metropolitain areas with major leauge sports teams which effect television ratings and merchandise sales..etc It's too bad they had to leave though cause they are Canadian cities were there is a passion for hockey.. I understand some of the expansion to southeren U.S markets but they did go overboard..Nashville,Phoenix?..Milwaukee Seattle, and Cleveland would be better destinations for NHL teams

[@crushedguy]

@BLanger37 it's just a matter of time before the nhl come back her to winnipeg but that would be great if a team did go to regina...i mean they have a small population but damn i bet they'd fill up those seats no problem and it'd give the nhl another rivalry..just like the cfl winnipeg vs regina lol

[@ethicomm]

But can a new franchise work in a 15,015 seat arena?

[@JHendrix70]

@BringBackTheWPGJets1 Well, at that time you have to understand, there WAS no possibility of the return of the NHL. Who would have thought a CBA would be drafted to actually help Canadian franchises, as well as the "Perfect Storm" of incidents that have helped us with the opportunity. ( Canadian dollar at Par + , Failing US Franchises, New Arena in WPG, etc........)

[@obiwanobiwan13]

I'm a Ducks fan since 1997... and I AGREE! The Phoenix WHO??? Makes no sense, no one in Arizona CARES about hockey... at least Anaheim makes sense, metro area and the LA/Anaheim area always has two teams, and the Ducks have had a great history, distinct culture, loyal fans, two Cup appearances, and one Cup win! The Coyotes make the league look bad with no one in the seats. Ditto the Panthers & Predators. Coyotes-Winnipeg. Panthers+Predators= Hartford/NE and a Quebec team. GO DUCKS!

[@Sportsguy528]

I think the NHL has to bring hockey back to Winnepeg

[@halodystroyer44]

Im a Wild fan but I am in full support of moving the Cayotes or Thrashers to Winnipeg. I look forward to some great divisional matchups and know how it feels to lose an NHL team. (North Stars :()

[@madigity]

2:30 hours isn't that close, but they already couldn't support a basketball team....doubt they'd support a hockey team after that.

[@alimony812]

Man what a great story! I'm from Toronto( leafs forever) but wow! Peggers (is that what there called lol) get a awesome second chance. Now pick up seats to games no matter who the opponent is. And frigging love it. There will not be a 3rd chance. Btw I hope they call the team Manitoba Moose that name is great!! Don't you agree

[@Holla204]

Unbelievable that Brendan O'Connor was a 'voice' of Winnipeg fans. Just ridiculous that a Toronto guy was asked a question of "what's it like in Winnipeg"

[@obiwanobiwan13]

@JHendrix70 Another reason to hope they come back via the Coyotes Collapse: Do you think maybe the Finnish Flash (my favorite player ever and the reason I got into hockey at all and the Ducks, started following my Ducks and the nHL when he came to nearby Anaheim and the rest is history...) might stay on one more year if he could play in Winnipeg again? As a DUCK, of course... ;)

[@JHendrix70]

@storeflack I agree with you however; comparing them to the Montreal Canadians of the 90's is quite unjust. The Islanders have been and are averaging just over 10,000 a game and have been at / near the bottom of the league for years now. They have a storied franchise however, that's not going to help them here. Charles Wang only bought this franchise for the land the Arena is built on and couldn't be happier to see them go. Hell, if the Jets could move with their history, so could the Islanders.

[@alucardXX2009]

if the coyotes move, would that make them go to the Northwest division? Then Vancouver would have to move to the Pacific division right? That would be pretty cool. I think Canada needs more teams......

[@FischerFan]

"Dont need cold and snow to win Stanley Cup. (Carolina, Tampa Bay.)" That's right. You just need a roster stacked with Canadian hockey players. Montreal has won 24 Stanley Cups, and with no players born in the American sun belt!

[@picklesl0ver1]

i miss the jets

[@cormus1]

@DJKasumi5 Bettman will never allow it,,i wish they would come back

[@JHendrix70]

No, we were losing about 2 Million each year. Reason for this was the fact the building was owned by "M.E.C" who took in more than 50% of ALL Revenue created leaving the owners with practically nothing! Also, sold out many games but, the Arena was dated & had 5,500 Obstructed Seats. ( Entire Upper Deck ) These were just the two major factors as to why Money just couldn't be generated to support a club. The team moving had NOTHING to do with Fanbase! ZERO! We have the fans! Bring'Em Back!

[@tristianity4u]

Bettman obviously feels it's not a good idea to put hockey teams where people enjoy watching hockey. He's probably looking into an expansion franchise for Mexico City...

[@BLOCK19PRODUCTIONS]

THE JETS ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sensfan07]

well wild will win that sens arent doing too great right now but oh well gotta support through thick and thin if jets come back i will be torn

[@JHendrix70]

Well, while the indication is clear that Balsillie wants the team to move to Southern Ontario; the floodgates are opening and we will be seeing teams set up for relocation within the next year! A very exciting time for Winnipeg Fans & at the same time, it's angony wondering how much longer we will have to wait! Coyotes are clear to leave and Hamilton can have them. Good riddence. We'll be getting another shot without paying such a rediculous price! Bring'Em Back!

[@Theycallmekenney]

winnipeg and quebec needs their teams back!! hell even the whalers need to come back to hartford.

[@dailybrother9180]

Good luck Winnipeg. Now is the time to get an NHL franchise. Though Bettman and the owners will most likely want you guys to pay big for an expansion team since the owners get more money than they would though relocation. You guys at least have an ownership group who can potentially bring back the team.

[@Canadian365]

MY NHL INCLUDES THE WINNIPEG JETS!

[@tacoemall666]

hockey in arizona, pff. im a winnipeg jets fan, and im in new york (also an isles fan). bring em back. also bring back the nordiques. The habs nordiques rivalry was great.

[@Frozintoe]

of all places, why would you take them to Phoenix?

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

Looks like Winnipeg is coming back in 2011! They have an ownership group ... check out Jetsowner dt cm

[@JHendrix70]

Well, they certainly can't live off the NHL's Revenue Sharing Program for much longer! The loan they have taken out to keep the team afloat is nearly what the cost of the franchise is! The team cannot even make a player move without asking the league for consent first! Bring'Em Back!

[@Sportsguy528]

South: Nasvhville Predators Florida Panthers Atlanta Thrashers Dallas Stars Washington Capitals Central: Detroit Red Wings Pittsburgh Penguins Chiago Blacvkhawks St Louis Blues Columbus Blue Jackets

[@VancouverTVGuy]

If an existing NHL team (like one of the expansion teams down South) were to be moved to Seattle, the owners could try renaming their team the Seattle Totems, which was the name of a team in the old minor pro Western Hockey League in the 1960s and early-1970s. Doing that would be a way of honoring tradition and the legacy of the old WHL Seattle Totems team.

[@JHendrix70]

Where's the Jets? Bring'Em Back!

[@JHendrix70]

Or Winnipeg....... Let's not forget, they should NEVER have left in the first place! ;) Bring'Em Back!

[@juniorsurprise06]

This was a terrible day indeed. I do enjoy watching Gary Bettman's legacy of Hockey in the Sunbelt drag on bankrupting rich unsuspecting investors. Where is that lucrative US T.V. contract you said you would get Gary?

[@JaydenScott09]

Dont need cold and snow to win Stanley Cup. (Carolina, Tampa Bay.)

[@marknayler]

they will be back ill fuckin play as a jets player for free all you need is fuckin support from jets fans and i love hockey!