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Originally Posted by FactaNV
Maybe that could be a good place for TNSE to grow the Jets brand. Brand new arena, relocate the Moose who play out of Canada Life Centre and finally have some pro hockey in Saskatchewan. TNSE gets a whole province worth of revenue for their troubles. I'll call Mark Chipman up tomorrow  |
If Saskatoon was ever to get an AHL team it’d be the Oilers affiliate, not the Jets. Much closer to Edmonton than Winnipeg.
That said, if it hasn’t happened already it likely won’t in the future. The WHL team (the worst team in hockey) supposedly has a say in who can play at the current arena and has no interest in sharing with another hockey team. Certainly not the only obstacle (there’s no AHL following in Sask) but still a problem.
A PWHL team would have been an intriguing idea however the League hasn’t shown interest in Saskatoon, and based on their newest expansion cities it’s clear they prefer NHL cities.