Winnipeg Jets in Quebec?
Things aren't looking great for the Winnipeg Jets.
According to Jay Stevens, a sports analyst for KSL Sports, a move could be on the cards in the coming years.
Utah Hockey Club owner Ryan Smith had already said in March that Salt Lake City could host an NHL team, and the Jets are among the possible options.
So, could the Jets be an option for Quebec? We're talking... Canada for Canada.
Let's be honest, financially, the Winnipeg Jets are going through a tough time. With only 8,500 season tickets sold, their business model is far from solid in the long term.
While no move is imminent, it's not out of the question that the team could move in the near future if the situation doesn't improve.
Jay Stevens also shared an interesting anecdote: in April, a meeting scheduled with Ryan Smith was cancelled at the last minute. The reason? Smith was supposed to focus on the potential purchase of an NHL team. Well, well, weird...
The league, looking to solve the Arizona Coyotes' financial problems, had seen Smith as a serious candidate and we can understand.
If the Jets' future remains uncertain, the rumor of a move persists and honestly, it could represent an opportunity for Nordiques de Québec fans.
A file to watch for.
Source: TVA Sports
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