This past season, the Winnipeg Ice were the best WHL team. They lead the WHL in points and have a plethora of top-tier talent. Boasting multiple lottery picks and 6 NHL draft picks, the Ice were elite.
This has introduced some instability for the Winnipeg Jets because even the most successful teams have left for the USA. With locations like Atlanta, Houston, Salt Lake City, San Diego, and Sacramento. The Jets could relocate after the lack of sales and not being able to sell out the second-smallest arena in the NHL consistently.