The "Offside Blog"

The Grand Announcement

chris — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:27:50 +0000

The OFFside Blog: The Grand AnnouncementHopes and fears, past, present and future: Lest we forget.The Grand Announcement will take place on Tuesday, May 31th, 2011 within the MTS Centre at 11am.Potentially hours beforehand, expect thousands of…

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Team Name Jetserendum

chris — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:15:31 +0000

The OFFside Blog: Team Name JetserendumMay 26, 2011We fans have all rowed the same boat to get to this close to the shore together, but there is a sense of strong dissention growing amongst the fans. That is a concern, considering the team hasn't e…

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Advanced Notice for Grand Announcement

chris — Fri, 20 May 2011 03:53:36 +0000

Exclusive to the Globe and MailAtlanta Thrashers moving to Winnipeg STEPHEN BRUNT Globe and Mail Update Published Thursday, May. 19, 2011 8:57PM EDTLast updated Thursday, May. 19, 2011 10:54PM EDThttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hock…

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NHL's Silent Blessing Finally Realized

chris — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:49:26 +0000

NHL's Silent Blessing Finally RealizedManitoba Soon to Make It Seven?May 16, 2011Chris Vivlamore from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution today broke the news that Atlanta Spirit and True North are in negotiations for the Thrashers over Twitter and…

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Media Talking Conference Realignment

chris — Sun, 15 May 2011 18:17:38 +0000

The Calgary Sun's Eric Francis wrote about the Thrashers-to-Manitoba story today. See the full story here: http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/15/clock-ticking-on-future-of-thrashersAs he also suggested on Saturday's HNIC Hotstove segment, his key…

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Sale Closing May Break Sound Barrier

chris — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:59:44 +0000

Sale Closing May Break Sound BarrierAn NHL blessing, motivated seller and buyer could spell a quick announcementMay 13, 2011All indications point to a quick sale and relocation for the soon-to-be-former Atlanta Thrashers. Today a fellow supporter…

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Timing the Announcement

chris — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:29:27 +0000

Eddie 'O' rallying the Jets fans' one last time at the franchise funeral Credit: WinnipegJets.orgTiming the AnnouncementMay 12, 2011Many onlookers, fans and media have speculated over the course of the past two years over the timing of the anno…

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What’s Different From Last Year?

chris — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:47:03 +0000

What’s Different From Last Year?May 10, 2011A longtime supporter asked this question today. There are many changes between this year and last for Atlanta, Glendale, Winnipeg, Quebec City and the NHL Board of Governors.Changes in AtlantaAt…

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