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Monday, Feb 06th

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Was Quebec City arena bidding process legal?

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Quebec NordiquesWith Quebecor and NHL officials discussing a team for Quebec City, the possibility that the Canadian media giant illegally gained the right to manage a new arena is causing some to question whether the process should have been more open.

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Could Jets return to Winnipeg?

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Winnipeg JetsIt could be the Winnipeg Jets as the name of the team beginning play in 2011-2012, as David Thomson, a co-owner of the team who happens to be the richest man in Canada, calls the moniker "a fine name."

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It's official: Winnipeg's back in the NHL

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Winnipeg JetsThe negotiations are complete: True North Sports and Entertainment is buying the Atlanta Thrashers and is moving the team to Winnipeg's MTS Centre for the 2011-2012 season, subject to approval from the NHL's Board of Governors.

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Alberta: We're open to some sort of Edmonton arena funding

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Edmonton OilersAlberta provincial officials were surprisingly open to some sort of involvement in funding for a new Edmonton Oilers (NHL) arena -- but it's most likely the money would go to infrastructure and not directly toward the facility.

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Will Winnipeg make most of second shot at NHL?

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Winnipeg JetsWith it all but certain that Winnipeg will end up with another shot at the NHL, the issue is whether the little town on the prairie will make the most of its second run with top-level hockey. But the town is different than it was in 1996, with lowered expectations.

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