Return of the Nordiques: the relocation of the Winnipeg Jets has just been suggested as a possible option
Will the Winnipeg Jets have to relocate due to financial issues?
According to Jay Stevens, a sports analyst for KSL Sports, this could happen in a few years.
Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Hockey Club, mentioned in March that Salt Lake City could host an NHL team, and the Winnipeg Jets were one of the options. This is big news.
The finances of the Winnipeg Jets are not doing well.
With only 8,500 season ticket holders, their economic model won't be sustainable for long. Although a move isn't planned immediately, it's possible that the Jets could relocate in the coming years.
Jay Stevens also shared an interesting story: in April, he had a scheduled meeting with Ryan Smith, but it was canceled at the last minute.
Why? Ryan Smith was in the process of buying an NHL team. The league, tired of the issues with the Coyotes in Arizona, saw Smith as a quick solution.
It's still uncertain whether the Winnipeg Jets will actually relocate one day, but what is certain is that many rumors are swirling about this possibility.
The relocation of the Jets: A glimmer of hope for Quebec Nordiques fans?
We know that Gary Bettman will probably never want to relocate a U.S. team to Canada, but would he accept relocating a Canadian team to another Canadian city?
This is a situation worth keeping an eye on for Quebec fans.
| POLL | ||
OCTOBRE 14 | 602 ANSWERS Return of the Nordiques: the relocation of the Winnipeg Jets has just been suggested as a possible option Would you be in favor of relocating the Winnipeg Jets to Quebec City? | ||
| Yes | 163 | 27.1 % |
| No, Winnipeg must keep its team | 325 | 54 % |
| I would prefer to see an expansion team | 114 | 18.9 % |
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