Comments on: Desert(ed)

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:10:52 +0000

Darren….your efforts on behalf of Winnipeg over the years have been admirable, and I am rooting for you here in Minnesota for Winnipeg’s success at this. Jets/Wild rivalry….bring it on!

By: Mike W

Mike W — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:12:53 +0000

A few of you people keep mentioning that it costs more to live in Alberta and Ontario and people don’t complain about the prices of tickets there. But that is simple. People make more money in these provinces. Heck, I moved to Alberta because I make double of what I’d make if I worked in my same field in Winnipeg. People don’t complain about the prices of tickets in these provinces because they make more money than people in Winnipeg. Look at the poverty in Winnipeg compared with other Canadian cities. Winnipeg is a shithole compared to cities like Calgary. As much as I’d love to see Winnipeg get an NHL team back, it will never happen. They won’t get the support they actually need for the long term, as much as one could say that they will. It won’t happen. Dream on. Just like Quebec City, it’ll never happen. But I must say the fans in the US suck ass. I went to visit my old team in Denver (I was a Nordiques fan since ‘86) last year and the fans were pathetic. I was definitely the loudest person there and people looked frightened of me when I was screaming in this one game when Ryan Smyth of the Avs got injured by some rookie from LA. Everyone around was like “oh, it’s because he’s Canadian.” Then they understood because I have passion for this game, unlike these lame Americans. Don’t get me wrong. There were some diehard fans there but when people show up to the game halfway through the 2nd period, that is lame.

By: DaveW

DaveW — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:15:22 +0000

As one of the many bitter Expos fan, I say go Jets go!

Your return site is an inspiration, and we are sure you will succeed.

best wishes,
GoSposII

By: DonMaximo

DonMaximo — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:25:37 +0000

Don’t foget that the exhibition game in Winnipeg this year generated over a million dollars in revenue. Withyonly twelve and a half thousand seats sold, give or take.If that average could be maintained it would have been good enough for eleventh overall in the NHL last year. The TV money for hockey is better in Winnipeg than most U.S. cities. Plus the merchandise sales are also higher. The MTS Centre, one of the busiest arenas in North America, would also be a huge revenue generator. Winnipeg will never rake in huge dollars like some of the larger Canadian cities, but if you’re a current NHL owner who still wants to own a team, but are tired of losing your shirt every year, Winnipeg looks pretty darn good.

By: Hockey Fan

Hockey Fan — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:47:01 +0000

I don’t care if they’re called the “Jets” or not (and neither should anyone else). “Jets” really have relevance in Winnipeg… do we manufacture them? No. Do we have the busiest airport in Canada? No. Are we the main flying industry in Canada? No.

I say call the new team something new; something fresh. Something that says “Winnipeg” (or “Manitoba”).

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:00:02 +0000

They used to come out onto the ice to Van Halen’s ‘Jump’. I used to think that was pretty cool. Of course, that was back when I thought acid washed jeans, the TV show ALF, and the k-car were great ideas too…