Official Announcement: Gary Bettman Confirms the Jets future in Winnipeg
This is a developing story, and we will keep you updated on developments, but as the drop in attendance there is worrying, Commissioner Gary Bettman has gone directly to Winnipeg
It didn't take long.
Gary Bettman is currently in a press conference
It's happening right now, live from Winnipeg.
Quickly, the issue of the possible relocation of the Jets was addressed, and Bettman seemed to reassure fans by mentioning that it would be desirable for the Jets to stay in Manitoba, "because hockey matters there.»
He adds this:
"Bettman - 'If I didn't believe in places like Winnipeg, we wouldn't have brought the Jets back there.'" - Via NHL News
A big file that will be followed in the coming months, but it seems very serious.
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