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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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!!!!!!!

[@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!

[@nuss91]

Congratulations Winnipeg. -Toronto Fan

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@mrconfusion87]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@unak78]

...and the name is the Jets, thanks for playing...

[@Wolfman71691]

I'm a Flyers/Yotes fan, but I felt bad for Winnipeg losing their team and I'm glad for them that they got it back. Hopefully soon Quebec gets their team back, not for my team moving that is.

[@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.

[@lowbridgehit]

13 years since they ripped our hearts out.

[@Hiei2k7]

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

[@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!

[@BLOCK19PRODUCTIONS]

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

[@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!

[@GrkFlyersFan]

Welcome back Winnipeg! Enjoy your stay with us here in the Eastern Conference. Sincerely, a Flyers fan who is happy to see a real market replace a shitty one!

[@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 :()

[@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

[@bluebear1985]

It could happen. I can probably think of a few teams in trouble that could relocate there. Seattle has a pretty good history with the sport, including the fact that an old team called the Seattle Metropolitans won the first Stanley Cup by an American team in 1917 over the Montreal Canadiens.

[@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]

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

[@juntao8375]

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.

[@JHendrix70]

Yes,

[@Tigersfan829]

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

[@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...

[@sabresman31]

"Gone forever"

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

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

[@FAITHandLOGIC]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@TFCsucks]

That move to the Desert really worked out. errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@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.

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Finally, we have justice!hockey is back in the 'Peg!

[@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.

[@vadimzdonutube]

is that landsberg at the beginning?

[@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

[@ddinning]

C-Band rocked!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@mrnaji]

Welcome Back friends

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! **

[@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

[@tuchi8509]

Their goal was epic

[@martinf74]

At least Winnepeg came back. However, I would like to see two more teams in Canada, one in Hamilton and the other Quebec City. I think that would be fair of enough. Although I doubt the NHL would ever come to Hamilton as they always had somthing against that city.

[@ethicomm]

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

[@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.

[@MyCrosbyfan87]

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

[@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.

[@boomac62]

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

[@ebtricks]

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

[@xuscbausp]

American here. Bring the Jets back! The NHL needs the Winnipeg fans!

[@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!

[@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

[@fcmhockeyvideos]

Quebec city and Winnipeg need a team back...

[@mach6893]

I'm happy that Winnipeg got a team back, but I wish it was an expansion Jets team.

[@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!

[@corbycanada]

Looks like 15 years later they'll be back!

[@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"

[@JHendrix70]

Yes, it can! Please check out the following sites in order to understand just exactly where Winnipeg would sit in a 30 team league: Manitobamythbusters Jetsowner

[@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!

[@abomb1867]

This was a dark day for the NHL in Canada.

[@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]

That's right but, have faith; Only a short time more to wait before our hearts heal! ;) Bring'Em Back

[@JHendrix70]

Well, just so we're clear: Manitoba Moose is in the "AHL" League. Second to none, the next best thing to the NHL however; It shouldn't matter what leagues both Winnipeg & Quebec have now; we BOTH should have the NHL playing in our Cities. Bring'Em Back

[@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

[@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!

[@gprairie1]

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

[@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... ;)

[@swissbeats2k]

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

[@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.

[@obiwanobiwan13]

As an American and lifelong Anaheim Ducks fan... I am SO SORRY Phoenix, Hulsizer, and Bettman cheated you again, Winnipeg. That was bogus...they're going to "invest" in Hulsizer--$100 million!--to keep that loser fanchise there...PATHETIC! All 30 Phoenix fans were there, brought there kiddies, the council even snapped when those who DIDN'T like the plan spoke at the meeting... IT. WAS. A. DISGRACE! Bettman's a liar but he won't be around forever! The Jets WILL fly again (GO DUCKS!)

[@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...

[@Sportsguy528]

I think the NHL has to bring hockey back to Winnepeg

[@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.

[@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

[@JHendrix70]

@MyCrosbyfan87 Because, no one in Winnipeg wanted this team after all of this so, his job was to find an owner, somewhere, anywhere to take this franchise.

[@Canadian365]

MY NHL INCLUDES THE WINNIPEG JETS!

[@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......

[@DerikSchneider]

Horrible time for the City of Winnipeg

[@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!

[@phillyeaglesphan]

I am american in probably the top USA hockey city (Philly) and I believe hockey belongs in Canada and select outposts in USA. I would be devastated if Phillies, Eagles, or Flyers had left, Teams give cities an identity, and really has an impact on it, both in civic pride and fiscally. I am glad to see Winnipeg on the cusp of getting their jets back. I think Quebec need the Nords back, and why not a franchise in Hamilton, Ontario?

[@TheLocalLt]

TrueNorth announced that the name of the team WILL be JETS!

[@sensfan07]

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

[@BillyRayMileyfan44]

The Jets need to be back in Winnipeg. Phoenix, Atlanta or Florida should be that team to move. Look at it this way: Atlanta barely fills its arena half way if that, Florida the same. Phoenix just needs to go. At least Nashville sells between 14k and 17k seats each home game. Tampa has won a cup. I agree with several of you, Hamilton doesn't need a team......WINNIPEG DOES! Bring 'em 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!