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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Now we have a potential sliding Canadian dollar and a sliding gate. Could it become possible that Winnipeg becomes even less profitable of a market then the Thrashers?
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I don't think so. IIRC, the new CBA has a mechanism to protect CDN teams against fluctuations in the $? I think the building will be sold out for a long time, though it might be easier to get tickets on the re-sale market. The NHL has signed huge TV deals with NBC and Rogers since the Jets returned. Winnipeg will continue to grow economically and population wise. The owner is very wealthy. If things get tough, we've seen what some cities will do to hold on to the team (Glendale).
I don't doubt they will still be there in 25 years.