Get a new story, athletic. Ownership and fans all say they’re staying
TrueNorthStrong1898
Are we really still doing this?
Spiritual_Holiday511
Really? We’re back to this shitty talking point again? The team isn’t moving, despite these lazy ass articles hoping it does just so that they have something to write about.
Fit-Pineapple-7697
Who the H is Dan Robson
Nice_Wolverine_4641
How is the athletic still in business?
GFYGOPMODS
The athletics must be run by Leaf fans.
(Edit, been informed that was an insult to losers)
Bigdon74
Not a terrible article. As an American Winnipeg fan (California native), the threat of relocation hits close to home. I’ve watched my NFL team move (Raiders), and am watching MLB team move (Athletics).
The common thread in those two moves was that ownership didn’t want to invest their own funds to stay, they wanted a handout from tax payers to fund their stadiums.
True North seems to have invested a lot of money into downtown Winnipeg, which tells me they have no real interest in leaving. But having the smallest arena is a handicap that they have, so far, done a good job navigating. As much as we’ve wanted to see the Jets do better, they are consistently in playoff contention. Every single person from Winnipeg I’ve ever met is a Jets fan, so there is no shortage of fandom or loyalty.
The thing that worries me is an economic downturn that keeps fans from being able to afford tickets. When it comes to sports, these leagues will fight tooth and nail to make sure they don’t have to drop prices.
As long as True North continues to turn a profit, be it through their real estate deals in downtown or from the team, I doubt they will want to leave. But I don’t trust any sports league to look out for fan interest anymore. If True North falls into the red at any point, I have zero faith in the NHL doing what they can to protect the team and the fan base.
DisDataWang
This is fucking stupid and I’m tired of this fucking narrative.
The annual appreciation on team value alone is enough of a business case to stay. The investment in the core of dt Winnipeg essentially guarantees they won’t move because if they did, they’d destroy the value of their properties.
Also, fuck you ‘Greg’!
usernametakenahhhh
Gary bettman was literally in Winnipeg shutting down any rumours of the team moving. I think the jets are fine
Low-Decision-I-Think
Gotta fill the white space with content to fill the corporate bank account with paid for advertising space. Worry about truth later, if at all.
SirBulbasaur13
Some folks at the athletic are good but overall they can just fuck off. This isn’t journalism.
External-Release2472
Puff piece journalism that came out 6 weeks after everyone else’s did.
clubkid75
Athletic desperate for clicks and views
CMBRICKX
Athletic has always been tabloid garbage reporting 👎
Amos_Burton666
Lmao this is why I wont pay money for that rag. The “journalists” are barely tabloid writers desperate for clickbait. Murat has my respect because he is a great interview and writer but they are few and far between
lotw_wpg
I just renewed my season tickets and a buddy of mine just renewed his. Can these articles F off.
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Get a new story, athletic. Ownership and fans all say they’re staying
Are we really still doing this?
Really? We’re back to this shitty talking point again? The team isn’t moving, despite these lazy ass articles hoping it does just so that they have something to write about.
Who the H is Dan Robson
How is the athletic still in business?
The athletics must be run by Leaf fans.
(Edit, been informed that was an insult to losers)
Not a terrible article. As an American Winnipeg fan (California native), the threat of relocation hits close to home. I’ve watched my NFL team move (Raiders), and am watching MLB team move (Athletics).
The common thread in those two moves was that ownership didn’t want to invest their own funds to stay, they wanted a handout from tax payers to fund their stadiums.
True North seems to have invested a lot of money into downtown Winnipeg, which tells me they have no real interest in leaving. But having the smallest arena is a handicap that they have, so far, done a good job navigating. As much as we’ve wanted to see the Jets do better, they are consistently in playoff contention. Every single person from Winnipeg I’ve ever met is a Jets fan, so there is no shortage of fandom or loyalty.
The thing that worries me is an economic downturn that keeps fans from being able to afford tickets. When it comes to sports, these leagues will fight tooth and nail to make sure they don’t have to drop prices.
As long as True North continues to turn a profit, be it through their real estate deals in downtown or from the team, I doubt they will want to leave. But I don’t trust any sports league to look out for fan interest anymore. If True North falls into the red at any point, I have zero faith in the NHL doing what they can to protect the team and the fan base.
This is fucking stupid and I’m tired of this fucking narrative.
The annual appreciation on team value alone is enough of a business case to stay. The investment in the core of dt Winnipeg essentially guarantees they won’t move because if they did, they’d destroy the value of their properties.
Also, fuck you ‘Greg’!
Gary bettman was literally in Winnipeg shutting down any rumours of the team moving. I think the jets are fine
Gotta fill the white space with content to fill the corporate bank account with paid for advertising space. Worry about truth later, if at all.
Some folks at the athletic are good but overall they can just fuck off. This isn’t journalism.
Puff piece journalism that came out 6 weeks after everyone else’s did.
Athletic desperate for clicks and views
Athletic has always been tabloid garbage reporting 👎
Lmao this is why I wont pay money for that rag. The “journalists” are barely tabloid writers desperate for clickbait. Murat has my respect because he is a great interview and writer but they are few and far between
I just renewed my season tickets and a buddy of mine just renewed his. Can these articles F off.