Will Atlanta get another NHL team?
Atlanta deserves a third chance at making the NHL work, but that’s not likely to happen. As if closing the door on any chance of getting another team, Philips Arena is finishing up a $192.5 million renovation that will essentially make it a basketball-only facility.
Why did Atlanta lose the Thrashers?
The Thrashers moved because AOL Time Warner sold them to a dysfunctional ownership group that were only interested in basketball and arena rights.
What NHL team became the Atlanta Thrashers?
| Team | First | Relocated to |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec Nordiques | 1979 | Colorado Avalanche* |
| Winnipeg Jets^ | 1979 | Arizona Coyotes* |
| Hartford Whalers | 1979 | Carolina Hurricanes* |
| Atlanta Thrashers | 1999 | Winnipeg Jets* |
Do the Atlanta Thrashers still exist?
Now, the Thrashers. The struggling NHL franchise was sold Tuesday to a group that will move it to Winnipeg next season, making Atlanta the first city in the league’s modern era to lose two teams. The Flames left for Calgary in 1980. The Thrashers are following them to Canada three decades later.
How much were the Atlanta Thrashers sold for?
The Thrashers were sold for $170 million – $110 million to the Atlanta Spirit and $60 million to the NHL as a relocation fee.
Will the Hartford Whalers ever come back?
The Whalers are never going to come back to the NHL and as a New Englander with deep Connecticut roots, it pains me to say this, but its true.
Why did the Thrashers move to Winnipeg?
Bettman said the league didn’t want to leave Atlanta, a metro area with more than 5 million people and a more favorable TV market than Winnipeg, a city of less than 700,000. But, he added, there was no other option. The deal was finalized early Tuesday.
How much did Winnipeg pay for the Atlanta Thrashers?
This article is more than 10 years old. The sale of the Atlanta Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment for $170 million is reportedly a done deal, save the approval of the National Hockey League.
When did the Atlanta Thrashers join the NHL?
The Atlanta Thrashers were a Major League hockey team based in Atlanta, GA playing in the National Hockey League from 1999 to 2011. The team played in the Phillips Arena. Expansion franchise for 1999-00 season.
Where do the Atlanta Thrashers play their home games?
They were members of the Southeast Division of the NHL’s Eastern Conference, and played their home games at Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta. The Thrashers qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs in the 2006–07 season, after winning the Southeast Division, but were swept in the first round by the New York Rangers .
Who are the captains of the Atlanta Thrashers?
Team captains 1 Kelly Buchberger, 1999–2000 2 Steve Staios, 2000–2001 3 Ray Ferraro, 2001–2002 4 Shawn McEachern, 2002–2004 5 Scott Mellanby, 2005–2007 6 Bobby Holik, 2007–2008 7 Ilya Kovalchuk, 2009–2010 8 Andrew Ladd, 2010–2011
Are there any relocation rumors for the Atlanta Thrashers?
In light of the relocation rumors involving the Thrashers, the fanbase held a “Stay in Atlanta” support rally at the parking lot of Philips Arena. Thrash the Thrasher attended the rally and fans were dressed in hockey attire.