Just updating you on this http://robinsnest-yoro.blogspot.com/2011/05/atlanta-thrashers-moving-to-winnipeg.html post. Today, May 31st, they had a meeting in Winnipeg and the deal has been finalized to send the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg.
Just some notes: They said that the team will remain in the southeast division. Winnipeg is about in the middle of Canada and just above Minnesota. So that means teams like the Lightning, Panthers and Hurricanes. The trip from Tampa Bay to Winnipeg? It's 1109.6 miles (kudos to mapquest for giving me the number). This is a ridiculous journey for any of the southern teams (6 games between division teams) so I'm almost certain that they'll adjust divisions after this year.
Another thing is that they still haven't announced on the name of the team. The Manitoba Moose are reportedly leaving Manitoba and might move to St. Johns so the possible Manitoba or even Winnipeg Moose is available. Another possibility will be changing the name back to the Jets. There was only one time in NHL history where a team kept its name after moving. The Atlanta Flames became the Calgary Flames. But I still don't think they'll keep it this time around. Also the name "Falcons" are available and Falcons is pretty badass. If it were up to me though, I'd keep it as the Jets. Once again I'll keep you kind people updated.
Just some notes: They said that the team will remain in the southeast division. Winnipeg is about in the middle of Canada and just above Minnesota. So that means teams like the Lightning, Panthers and Hurricanes. The trip from Tampa Bay to Winnipeg? It's 1109.6 miles (kudos to mapquest for giving me the number). This is a ridiculous journey for any of the southern teams (6 games between division teams) so I'm almost certain that they'll adjust divisions after this year.
Another thing is that they still haven't announced on the name of the team. The Manitoba Moose are reportedly leaving Manitoba and might move to St. Johns so the possible Manitoba or even Winnipeg Moose is available. Another possibility will be changing the name back to the Jets. There was only one time in NHL history where a team kept its name after moving. The Atlanta Flames became the Calgary Flames. But I still don't think they'll keep it this time around. Also the name "Falcons" are available and Falcons is pretty badass. If it were up to me though, I'd keep it as the Jets. Once again I'll keep you kind people updated.
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