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Flamescat · 06-22-2016, 10:37 AM

I remember the day The ATL to WPG rumour broke, and there was a lot of smoke, but nothing concrete, then that Stephen Brunt article was posted and then the footage of Bettman at the game when he kept checking his phone.

https://vine.co/v/hEwvHh1W3zp

That timeline was May 19th, 2011 Stephen Brunt article in the NatPo leaking the sale.
May 24th, Still no confirmation, being denied by Atlanta, the NHL and even True North.
Official announcement was made on May 31st at a press conference.

So I think until a deal in place leaks out, nothing has happened. I don't think that many people can keep their mouth shut, and we won't get confirmation for days.

Then again.. the quebecor guy will be there.. well, I'll be tuning in.

06-22-2016, 10:37 AM	#219
Flamescat Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I remember the day The ATL to WPG rumour broke, and there was a lot of smoke, but nothing concrete, then that Stephen Brunt article was posted and then the footage of Bettman at the game when he kept checking his phone. https://vine.co/v/hEwvHh1W3zp That timeline was May 19th, 2011 Stephen Brunt article in the NatPo leaking the sale. May 24th, Still no confirmation, being denied by Atlanta, the NHL and even True North. Official announcement was made on May 31st at a press conference. So I think until a deal in place leaks out, nothing has happened. I don't think that many people can keep their mouth shut, and we won't get confirmation for days. Then again.. the quebecor guy will be there.. well, I'll be tuning in.