If a team were to come North of the boarder...

[A.E]

Right, Bettman also has a thing for Winnipeg. Unfortunately, that is what is going to delay this process most likely longer than it should be. I mean, the truth is, he knows full well these markets in the Southern US (for the most part) are not working out. He just doesn't want to admit that - but the money and revenue is showing that. Winnipeg loves hockey. It's that simple. When you get a city who loves their hockey and has a good core size who will pay to go see their team, it destroys a large population who gives two <Censored>s about the sport.

It's got more to do with Bettman admitting he was wrong.

 

[Mr.Baller]

Quebec City,I badly wanna see back the rival between the habs and Quebec

 

[cruzg24]

Damn, I didnt know Hamilton was that big of a city. Do they have the appropriate stadiums and facilities to accommodate a professional hockey team? And how many of those Hamilton citizens are Maple Leafs fans? Wouldnt that be a problem as well?

 

[STLZACH]

Winnipeg is better because we <Censored>ing appreciate the game of hockey. The reason it didn't work out was a lot of things. You can't just hit on one thing and blame the whole situation of the Jets leaving on it. Winnipeg will work out. We have a new stadium in the MTS Center that is in the heart of downtown, it'll bring a nice vibe back down there with the Jets coming back. As well, if we are talking about teams failing and automatically shunning that city, [why are we discussing Quebec city? Do you remember the Noridques?

didnt know the situation... i was like 4 when they moved.

And yes, I remember the Nordiques. Didnt think of that, or i would have said that.

 

[Mooche]

didnt know the situation... i was like 4 when they moved.

And yes, I remember the Nordiques. Didnt think of that, or i would have said that.

I was very young as well. I don't remember a thing. But living in Winnipeg, I grew up with all the stories and sadness that this city went through. To be honest, I am glad I didn't see them leave, it would have been so upsetting. I just think, not only because I understand this city and what it needs, but the next NHL franchise makes the most logical sense in Winnipeg.

 

[Mauersota]

I'd say Winny too. They love hockey and deserve a team up there.

 

[fletch]

Hamilton, my dad bought season tickets when Ballsille started selling them then <Censored>head bettman took our team away, saddest day of my life.

 

[fletch]

Damn, I didnt know Hamilton was that big of a city. Do they have the appropriate stadiums and facilities to accommodate a professional hockey team? And how many of those Hamilton citizens are Maple Leafs fans? Wouldnt that be a problem as well?

Were a pretty big city and we've proven that we can fill the rink with devoted fans not just large businesses. Not to mention if were getting a team Ballsille had such huge plans to turn Hamilton from "Steel City" which is a dump to a massive retail area like downtown toronto, he had plans on new malls, a casino, and many more attractions. If Ballsille got the team it would've done wonders for the city.

And it's not the first time Hamilton's got screwed for a team *Looks back at OTT+TMP situation..