Note: Normally these would fall within the daily links you read in the papers but I thought it might be easier to have two posts today, this one regarding the visit to Winnipeg by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy commissioner Bill Daly on Tuesday and the regular one which covers the Jets/Blues game as well as notes about the NHL and AHL clubs of Winnipeg.
Note II: The pair from New York held two availabilities yesterday. The first was in the Matt Frost Media Centre which ran about 15 minutes as they took questions from local media. The second included Jets co-owner Mark Chipman and host Sara Orlesky which was billed as a fire side chat including season ticket holders. We should have that video available soon.
Note III: Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey spoke yesterday morning about his role in community engagement. Usually his focus is what can be done on the ice but this week he was also helping off of it.
Jets links:
Winnipeg Free Press: No talk of the Winnipeg Jets relocating: Bettman. (Paywall). Ken had a one-on-one with the Commissioner of the NHL ahead of his sit down in the Matt Frost Media Centre.
Winnipeg Free Press: Chipman addresses importance of fan support to team’s success. (Paywall). Ken also had a one-on-one with Jets co-owner Mark Chipman to get his insight into the challenges they are facing and ways they plan to solve the problem.
Winnipeg Sun: Nothing to see, Bettman preaches, as Jets’ Chipman backtracks. Paul gives you his take on the comments from the guys who run the NHL.
The Athletic Winnipeg: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Winnipeg Jets’ future: ‘I believe this is a strong market’. Murat reacted to the news of the day.
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Sportsnet: Gary Bettman dismisses any talk about relocation for Jets. Probably more than a few Jets fans were breathing a little easier after the conversation. While there are still challenges ahead it did allay fears.
Jets video:
TSN: ‘It’s not the problem it’s being made out to be’: Bettman on Jets’ attendance issues. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joins TSN’s John Lu to explain why he believes the Jets will find solutions to their attendance issues, but says the problem isn’t really what it’s being made out to be by the media. Bettman offers strong praise for the franchise and shares why he’s confident the community will support the club.
Sportsnet: Is improving fan experience the solution to Jets’ attendance woes? NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins Ken Reid on Sportsnet Central to discuss NHL commissioner Gary Bettman’s visit to Winnipeg over the Jets’ attendance woes.
Sportsnet: Delving deep into fans’ emotions and possible solutions to Winnipeg Jets’ attendance woes. Jets reporter Sean Reynolds joins the Jeff Marek Show to set the latest scene on the Winnipeg attendance woes, how the loyal fans are going through many emotions, including fear and nervousness, what solutions could be in store, and more.
