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Originally Posted by Resurrection
Wheeler, Buff, and Little extended themselves as pending UFA's but were all under contract. i wouldn't count them but they def chose to stay in Winnipeg long term when they could have tested the market.
I'm sure they chose the organization and not the city, but, clearly the city isn't a huge barrier for Winnipeg to build and retain a team. I couldn't possibly care less that big name FA's won't want to sign in Winnipeg. Let New York and LA overpay for free agents.
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That remains yet to be seen, doesn't it? I mean, sure, there is a NHL team in Winnipeg, but until they actually win a playoff round (to say nothing for even a single game!) I am not certain that the Jets qualify as an especially successful team.
Like it or not Winnipeg's no-goodness will always present an obstacle to building the best team in the NHL.