Pain and Loss of Losing a Franchise

Wrote this for IC from a Winnipegers perspective on what it means to lose a franchise.  (i'm not declaring the Coyotes dead btw).

I wish that Winnipeg could regain its status as an NHL city, but this isn’t about Winnipeg.  Any team relocation plans don’t currently include Winnipeg and the conversation is focussed solely on moving this team to Southern Ontario.  So while I can understand the economic reasoning that many pundits are calling for the Coyotes to be moved to a more hockey-centric area such as Southern Ontario, once again little regard is shown to those die hard fans that would be left behind.  While I am sure that many of my fellow Pegger’s would not consider themselves fans of the Coyote’s organization, the loss of a team is a sentiment that we understand all too well and one which we may, ironically, now share with our brethren in Phoenix.

For complete blog post, click here.

As I stated in my article, I feel for the fans in Phoenix who have shown dedication to this team.  It seems like no matter what is thrown your way, you guys continue to support.

Count me as one Canadian not clamouring for your team's return to Canada.  (although I will take Shane Doan back in 1 second).