With the NHL actively looking at new cities to expand to, it is troubling to hear when a franchise is having difficulty selling tickets. This is the case for the Winnipeg Jets, as they have seen a decline in year-over-year ticket sales. Now, Gary Bettman is closely monitoring the situation, hinting at a potential relocation if they don't get it together.
This has sparked some discussion on whether or not Bettman is playing favourites with the Coyotes, since they haven't been able to sell out a College Arena while they look for a new place to call home, which has been a struggle in itself.
Winnipeg Jets owner Mark Chipman has commented on the situation, saying that he recognizes things need to change in Winnipeg if they want to have a sustainable business.
This is definitely a situation that will need to be monitored as expansion talks heat up.
As seen on Maple Leafs Daily - "Gary Bettman pushing to move another NHL franchise out of Canada?"
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23 FEVRIER | 703 ANSWERS The Winnipeg Jets Are At Risk Of Losing Their Franchise As Gary Bettman Monitors Attendance Situation Do you think that Bettman is favouriting Arizona? | ||
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