Return to Forever? The NHL isreturning to WinnipegThe National Hockey League is returning to Winnipeg. It was announced today that next season the now Atlanta Thrashers will be relocated to the city marking 15 years since the Jets moved south to Phoenix.
The sale of the Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment is reported to be $170 million. The club will play in Winnipeg's MTS Arena. A name – Jets or otherwise – has not yet been selected.
The approval of the sale must still be approved by the NHL Board of Governors.
In terms of the relocation, no investors could be found in Atlanta, allowing for relocation back to Winnipeg.
“I think we've been clear from the outset that we don't like moving franchises”, said Commissioner Bettman. “We know how important a franchise is to a community, the emotional and financial investment that people make in NHL hockey and supporting their favorite franchise.”
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