evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 23, 2011 Winnipeg Jets with a logo redesign and new colors done right = ton of merch sold I personally like the Winnipeg/Manitoba Rebels as a second choice. Anyone curious as to why I say that, look up the Red River Rebellion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Winnipeg expected to name team just prior to making their 7th overall Pick tonight. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369842 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Anything other than Jets=fail on their part IMO Agreed 100% - I think TNSE probably wanted to name them the Moose and was probably planning to when they acquired them, but due to the overwhelming outcry in Winnipeg, I have a gut feeling that they are going to go with the Jets - which would be a fantastic decision on their part... as already touched on, the revenue from merch alone would be worth it... Winnipeg expected to name team just prior to making their 7th overall Pick tonight. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=369842 Awesome news, lets all cross our fingers - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 I'm 60/40 on this. 40% thinks it will be the Jets; but most likely Manitoba Jets. I am 60% in that it will be something totally new. Think about it; if it were the Jets; why would they be handing their 7th pick a generic NHL sweater? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 I'm 60/40 on this. 40% thinks it will be the Jets; but most likely Manitoba Jets. I am 60% in that it will be something totally new. Think about it; if it were the Jets; why would they be handing their 7th pick a generic NHL sweater? They won't be, they're announcing their name (and I'm assuming logo) before the pick, so they obviously already made the decision internally and will have the jersey present at the time of the pick would be my guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 If it was Phoenix returning to Winnipeg, then yes it would be the Jets. Me thinks it will be something new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 They won't be, they're announcing their name (and I'm assuming logo) before the pick, so they obviously already made the decision internally and will have the jersey present at the time of the pick would be my guess... "WINNIPEG'S DRAFT PICK WILL WEAR JERSEY WITH LEAGUE'S COLOURS" per tsn. Unless they are just pulling the wool over our eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 If it was Phoenix returning to Winnipeg, then yes it would be the Jets. Me thinks it will be something new. That's actually a decent point. While I want the new Winnipeg team to retain the Jets name and logo, if they do decide to go in another direction, I wouldn't mind the Manitoba Moose. Good, solid hockey name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) They won't be, they're announcing their name (and I'm assuming logo) before the pick, so they obviously already made the decision internally and will have the jersey present at the time of the pick would be my guess... The fact that a jersey design hasn't been leaked yet makes me think it'll be the Jets. If they are announcing the logo/mascot before their draft pick, you would think they wouldn't be using the generic NHL jersey they stated they would use for the draft. Edited June 24, 2011 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Real_ESPNLeBrun Pierre LeBrun Winnipeg NHL team still debating internally whether or not to announce team name tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 The Winnipeg Jets are back! DarrenDreger Correction. Secret is out. Wpg Jets returns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 The Winnipeg Jets are back! DarrenDreger Correction. Secret is out. Wpg Jets returns. Just saw this. Really the only right move to make. Now they'll probably give them dumbass 'updated' jerseys so Winnipegers (Winnipegians? Winnipegites?) have to buy all new sweaters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 glad to hear the jets are back!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drumnj 459 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 So I'm wondering, does the new team absorb the previous Jets history...or does Phoenix still hold ownership of the original Jets material? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 So I'm wondering, does the new team absorb the previous Jets history...or does Phoenix still hold ownership of the original Jets material? That was something that they were mulling over within the processes of deciding whether or not to become the Jets. It's somewhat difficult because the Coyotes have done their Ring of Honor thing for former Jets. It'll be interesting to see, since it isn't the same franchise - just the same name. I have the feeling that they'll do without the Jets history and maybe retire the number of some former Jets for the fans, if nothing else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Would like the NHL to take a page from the NFL on this one & give Winnipeg their legacy back sort of like how Cleveland got to keep the Browns name/history when that ass Modell fled to Baltimore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishconnection 36 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 That was something that they were mulling over within the processes of deciding whether or not to become the Jets. It's somewhat difficult because the Coyotes have done their Ring of Honor thing for former Jets. It'll be interesting to see, since it isn't the same franchise - just the same name. I have the feeling that they'll do without the Jets history and maybe retire the number of some former Jets for the fans, if nothing else. That is interesting... Can the "new Jets" retire a number that technically never played for a specific franchise? My argument would be yes as the player means so much to a city. Is this completely new territory for the NHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 News about them retaining the Jets branding - :clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6700915 The new NHL team in Winnipeg will go with what the original team in the city has as its name -- the Winnipeg Jets, sources told ESPN.com Friday. The team is expected to announce it Friday night at the NHL draft in Minneapolis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Just read that too, no fun. I guess it's semi-nostalgic for Manitobans though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) I will be buying a winnipeg jets jersey. So much for their thought of the possibility of lost revenue. If it were anything else I wouldn't fork over a dime. The Jets brings me back to my childhood and I LOVE nostalgia. However, if they drastically change the logo I would opt for retro. I am SO happy to have the Jets back officially. Congrats to Winnipegers. Edited June 24, 2011 by NvrFrgtRussian5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyrme19 73 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Aw really? I think its fun - I love the fact that the Jets are back! Its nostalgic from when I was younger too. If they would've come up with a new name and logo, it would just be something stupid again since everything has to be so "cutting edge" now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 God this makes me happy! I love when they bring back old school names....Now bring back the old school division names!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Aw really? I think its fun - I love the fact that the Jets are back! Its nostalgic from when I was younger too. If they would've come up with a new name and logo, it would just be something stupid again since everything has to be so "cutting edge" now. There's no way they're using the same logo as before. That's way outdated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites