Why jets left winnipeg

To go to the desert to become the Arizona Coyotes. In order to understand this story, first you have to learn about the WHA. The WHA was an outlaw hockey league formed by cities that had applied to get expansion NHL franchises but were rejected at the time. When the league fell apart in , four of the remaining franchises were adopted by the NHL as expansion franchises. A common theme between these teams that you may notice is that with the exception of Edmonton, all of these teams were in relatively small markets.

From , the Jets were an NHL franchise, boasting a loud and passionate fan base, as well as one of the coolest and best-aged sweaters from that era. They also were trailblazers in the art of having extensive European scouting, this would net them a certain hall of famer by the name of Teemu Selanne.

In the mids, the salary of the average NHL player went up, and along with it operating costs for all teams went up. At the time, seemingly as a way to add insult to injury by the hockey gods, the Canadian dollar was dead in the water at the time. And if those struggles push into next season, and the one after that, and then even a few more, the thrill of having the Jets back in town might be replaced by a less patient fanbase.

But, maybe that's part of why there's a team back in Winnipeg in the first place. Maybe that's the point: the fact that people actually care if the team wins or loses. No matter what chair you're sitting in Gary Bettman, I'm looking at you here , it's hard to think that a fanbase lighting up Internet forums and call-in shows to demand rule changes or howling for a new coach is somehow a negative thing.

Angry fans are always better than indifferent ones, and goodness knows the southern U. Congratulations, Jets fans, you've earned it. And if the players are even half as dedicated as the fanbase has proved to be, things should be fine. Enjoy our content? David Sanderson : Poppin' the question. New rules disappointingly light. The Back Page. Outbreak linked to unvaccinated patient Power out for thousands of Manitobans Manitoba imposes new health restrictions in Southern Health, youth sports across province Unvaccinated kids banned from school after trip abroad.

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