GDT: Winnipeg returns to the NHL OFFICIAL

[Pinchy]

I don't think anybody's booing anyone in Winnipeg today.

Think again!

 

[Stats01]

RT @Proteautype: Gary Bettman is rumored to be flying to Winnipeg now. Apparently, he is being delivered there by a flock of winged pigs.



Are we sure? That wouldn't satisfy their sloth sins for not re-aligning.

here's a link to an article in the Winnipeg free press

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/br...gotiating-for-Thrashers-report-121898789.html

 

[jorbjorb]

dancing gabe!!!

 

[Alex The Loyal]

Congratulations to all Winnipegers.

 

[Orenji]

So when Bettman announces it, does the Winnipeg forum pop from the heavens?

 

[jessebelanger]

Not even a congrats from you or nothing Jesse.

No congrats neccesary, I'm just as happy as the next guy. WINN in the SE can only mean more panthers games on HNIC

 

[Inkling]

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/LXJ262

The NHL brass are on their way to Winnipeg

/heard it here first.

That's hilarious.

Anybody here in the Sault right at this moment? Look up and wave to Gary!

 

[Stats01]

So when Bettman announces it, does the Winnipeg forum pop from the heavens?

I think they're going to use the Thrashers forum for now, and just re-name it.

 

[htpwn]

Congratulations Winnipeg!

 

[Koss]

That's hilarious.

Anybody here in the Sault right at this moment? Look up and wave to Gary!

Hi Gary!

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Congratulations to all the great fans in Winnipeg. I've had the opportunity to converse with many over the last few years given the Canucks' affiliation with the Moose. If I could suggest one thing--keep Craig Heisinger employed. This man is an absolute gem who I've had the pleasure of meeting a couple of times. He is responsible for more than a few players who have suited up for the Canucks, the most noteable being Alexandre Burrows. But he also found us Rick Rypien, Alexander Bolduc and Guillaume Desbiens. He has a teriffic eye for undrafted talent and is more than deserving of an NHL job, IMO.

Anyway--congratulations to you all! Looking forward to eventually seeing you in the Northwest Division.

 

[wpgallday1960]

Work close to MTS Centre so going over there before 10:30 to catch the PC. then on to the forks with my brothers. Not a lot of productivity @ work today. Probably the same for a lot of winnipeg businesses.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

What a great day this is. Can't wait for the PC.

 

[wpgallday1960]

Congratulations to all the great fans in Winnipeg. I've had the opportunity to converse with many over the last few years given the Canucks' affiliation with the Moose. If I could suggest one thing--keep Craig Heisinger employed. This man is an absolute gem who I've had the pleasure of meeting a couple of times. He is responsible for more than a few players who have suited up for the Canucks, the most noteable being Alexandre Burrows. But he also found us Rick Rypien, Alexander Bolduc and Guillaume Desbiens. He has a teriffic eye for undrafted talent and is more than deserving of an NHL job, IMO.

Anyway--congratulations to you all! Looking forward to eventually seeing you in the Northwest Division.

From reports I have read Heisinger wants to be player personnel director and I think TNSE wants to retain him in that role. I agree he is a terrific asset.

 

[Brodie]

Is this being nationally televised on CBC by any chance? Anywhere those of us stateside can watch?

 

[Stats01]

Work close to MTS Centre so going over there before 10:30 to catch the PC. then on to the forks with my brothers. Not a lot of productivity @ work today. Probably the same for a lot of winnipeg businesses.

I'm surprised you even went to work today haha. I know for me if I was from Winnipeg I would be partying it up all day!

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Chances of Bettman being booed when the crowd gets sight of him and before he says a word = 100%

Probably and it's ridiculous.

 

[jorbjorb]

Is this being nationally televised on CBC by any chance? Anywhere those of us stateside can watch?

there will be a live feed on tsn.ca
http://www.tsn.ca/returntowinnipeg/feature/?id=43958

 

[pucka lucka]

Is this being nationally televised on CBC by any chance? Anywhere those of us stateside can watch?

Apparently nhl.com will be streaming the PC.

 

[peter sullivan]

the clouds just opened up and the sun is shining....bettman must have just landed....

 

[therealdeal]

Sincere condolences to the true hockey fans in Atlanta, as I'm sure there are many there.

Historic day for Winnipeg, congrats to all the fans who have wanted this for so long, party hard today and keep it classy boys and girls!

 

[Stammer Time*]

Is this being nationally televised on CBC by any chance? Anywhere those of us stateside can watch?

I'm hoping NHLN shows it. Hopefully they realize this is more important than the 18th showing of NHL On the Fly for a day there isn't a game.

 

[dronald]

Hi Gary!

I just died laughing. ahahahah

 

[Brodie]

According to Dreger, David Thomson flew on the same plane as TSN.

17 billion dollars and he still chooses to fly commercial. Wow.

Well of course... he's not a celebrity, nobody would ever recognize him

 

[Melrose Munch]

Stop being an ignorant piece of ****.
This is a dark day for hockey and the NHL.
Any time a team is having issues, can be moved and sold to the highest bidder in less then 4 weeks time. How is that a good thing?

He should be more worried about his oilers.