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Originally Posted by Young_Guns
But in a way, the ownership group did give Jets fans what they want. TNSE was pretty reluctant on naming the Winnipeg franchise the Jets again. From my memory, it was a well known fact that they also didn't even want to use Winnipeg, but instead wanted to use Manitoba in the name. I used to be part of the Return Of The Jets forum back in the day. Lots of info leaked on that message board so I think there was quite a bit of truth in that. But yes I do agree that they should go back to their original colours from the original Jets franchise.
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My opinion is that it is mostly ego from the owners. They didn’t want the Jets, that was someone else’s team. To properly stroke their own egos they needed to bring in a new team, with a new name, with new colours. Prove they could build their own brand.
Except people didn’t want that and the owners settled with Jets, similar colours but new logo and jerseys. Then they dragged their heels forever on bringing back retros.
Of course another big part of it was money. They needed to wait long enough for fans to cave and buy the new logo version. Now that that version is tapped they can start introducing a third. It’s just mind boggling that it isn’t another retro. Maybe saving it for another heritage classic or something.