With former Atlanta Braves great Tom Glavine admitting he’s having no luck in putting together an ownership group for the Atlanta Thrashers, the rumor mill is working overtime in placing the team in Winnipeg for 2011-2012 — but there’s no deal yet, though negotiations have started. There’s not exactly a long list of potential buyers […]
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And the winner is…Manitoba Moose
{jathumbnail off} If the NHL does indeed return to Winnipeg under True North Sports & Entertainment ownership, the name of the team won’t be a return to the beloved Winnipeg Jets moniker — it will be under the name of the Manitoba Moose, we’re told. The name of the team has been leaked to several […]
Glendale to cover Coyotes losses — for now
The Glendale (Az.) City Council will spend up to $25 million to keep the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena for the 2010-2011 season — but where the team ends up after that is still under debate. The council will spend up to $25 million on the franchise, which is still owned by the NHL, […]
