WPG to become an NHL city again? - Page 2

Greco Roman · #21 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Reesonov

Oh a second chance won't hurt the people of Winnipeg any, but it could hurt the hypothetical Winnipeg owner to the tune of 30 or 40 million dollars in losses.

Well, I'm pretty sure that the financial backers are fully aware of the reward/risk with such an investment. Don't worry about Winnipeg; we can handle our city just fine.

CorporateWhore · #22 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Albertaboy

Well, I'm pretty sure that the financial backers are fully aware of the reward/risk with such an investment.

yes, and that's pretty much why you don't see a team in Winnipeg.

Greco Roman · #23 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by CorporateWhore

yes, and that's pretty much why you don't see a team in Winnipeg.

Again, if you say so. You are entitled to your own opinion.................................................

berzerkled · #24 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:23 PM**

I've always said that Winnipeg's biggest problem are the attitudes of it's people. With this Jets issue is just shines even more. I'm always stunned at how all these, "Do you think Winnipeg will get an NHL team?" polls on regional websites are always in favour of it not or never happening. While if the site is national or American, it's ALWAYS positive that we will get a team back shortly. Quite the headshaker!

CorporateWhore · #25 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Albertaboy

Again, if you say so. You are entitled to your own opinion.................................................

The sad thing is that you still think this is about opinions.

Please, I implore you, give me some stats and numbers that support your arguement. That is the only way you can convince anyone that a team can be viable in the long term in Winnipeg. Leave the sentimentality out of it.

bomberguy · #26 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:29 PM**

I hate hockey so much but I hope we get a team. Whatever makes Winnipeg better... do it.

Greco Roman · #27 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by berzerkled

I've always said that Winnipeg's biggest problem are the attitudes of it's people. With this Jets issue is just shines even more. I'm always stunned at how all these, "Do you think Winnipeg will get an NHL team?" polls on regional websites are always in favour of it not or never happening. While if the site is national or American, it's ALWAYS positive that we will get a team back shortly. Quite the headshaker!

Not always; some Canadians and Americans on here seem to agree that it will never happen

Andy6 · #28 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by berzerkled

I've always said that Winnipeg's biggest problem are the attitudes of it's people. With this Jets issue is just shines even more. I'm always stunned at how all these, "Do you think Winnipeg will get an NHL team?" polls on regional websites are always in favour of it not or never happening. While if the site is national or American, it's ALWAYS positive that we will get a team back shortly. Quite the headshaker!

Maybe some Winnipeggers see not having a team as a positive, because they don't really care about hockey and believe that any team that did materialize would inevitably require public funds and tax concessions.

Sulley · #29 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:32 PM**

yay, Canadian bitchfest.

Greco Roman · #30 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sulley

yay, Canadian bitchfest.

as usual

1ajs · #31 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sulley

yay, Canadian bitchfest.

CorporateWhore · #32 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sulley

yay, Canadian bitchfest.

yay, useless thread contribution.

Sulley · #33 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:41 PM**

indeed.

Coldrsx · #34 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:50 PM**

let me begin with how much i want winnipeg to get a team back....some of the best most loyal and loving fans i have ever seen. I would love EDM-CAL-WPG rivalries again....real hockey cities as opposed to our nuks out west:>

But i still just dont see it happening.....i hope i am proven wrong, but even in the current leagues setup, i just cant see it.

Edmonton with what 1500 or so more seats and a bigger market for all things involved makes it work, but barely and that is with sold out games 98% of the time. We are in a position that we need a new rink which will be probably around 18500 with double our current boxes....

i hope the peg proves me wrong, but i just dont see it economically.

feepa · #35 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 6:57 PM**

1. Arena Size (or lack there of)
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2. Lack of Corporate support
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3. Lack of Fan Catchment.
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4. Gary B has only said that conditions are only slightly more favorable for a team to come back to Winnipeg
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Winnipeg thinks its getting its time back?

LOL!!!

Coldrsx · #36 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 7:01 PM**

^corporate support i would argue is likely there....arena size and catchment is an issue.

LeftCoaster · #37 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

let me begin with how much i want winnipeg to get a team back....some of the best most loyal and loving fans i have ever seen. I would love EDM-CAL-WPG rivalries again....real hockey cities as opposed to our nuks out west:>

Uncalled for.. do we really want to venture down that path?

Coldrsx · #38 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 7:20 PM**

^miso solly

Jay in Cowtown · #39 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 7:21 PM**

I would move a team to Houston or Seattle before Winnipeg, simply due to market size... after those two cities though, I'd go with Winnipeg over K.C. or Portland!

CorporateWhore · #40 Posted **Jan 28, 2007, 7:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Uncalled for.. do we really want to venture down that path?

I wouldn't want to wage that battle either if i was in your position.