The Shocking Truth About all the Relocating the Jets Rumors Exposed
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Recent rumors have suddenly enveloped the Winnipeg Jets as concerns about relocation have emerged as a result of poor attendance.
Winnipeg Jets Attendance Numbers Cause Panic About Relocation
Jets owner Mark Chipman recently caused concern among fans of the team as he made some public comments about the team's attendance this year. Notably, the Jets have had the second lowest average attendance this year, only ahead of the Arizona Coyotes, who still play in a 4,500 seat arena.
Winnipeg Jets owner: Attendance decline 'not going to work' long term.
Chipman talked about how season ticket renewals are dropping and the bottom line of the team's financials could become a problem long-term if they do not fix it. However, one reporter who covers the team is now pushing back.
Jets Reporter Pushes back On Relocation Rumors
An article released on JetsNation today pushed back on the narrative surrounding the team. It says the concerns about relocation 'don't make sense'
The author backs this up by noting how Chipman is also part owner of True North Sports and Entertainment , (TNSE) which intends to buy much of downtown Winnipeg.
The author backs this up by noting how Chipman is also part owner of True North Sports and Entertainment , (TNSE) which intends to buy much of downtown Winnipeg.
In trying to purchase Portage Place, TNSE is trying to make downtown a more community-oriented space. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to shut down one of the biggest attractions of downtown just before this potential plan goes into effect. Unless TNSE is trying to back out of the plan to revitalize downtown Winnipeg, there is no chance this team leaves Winnipeg.
Considering Chipman's other plans for Winnipeg, relocating the Jets would certainly seem like a mistake. As such, this recent hoopla could be seen as an attempt to squeeze more money out of the franchise. Time will tell what his true intentions are.
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