NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman visited the Winnipeg Jets amidst concerns over declining ticket sales. Bettman reassured fans that the team will address attendance issues without viewing it as a crisis. Media and True North staff gathered at Canada Life Centre for his press conference.
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Gary Bettman tells fans there's no "deadline" and that he's not here to "preach doom and gloom." #NHLJets
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#NHLJets host #STLBlues on #TSN 3 in the Jets viewing region. Coverage begins at 6:30 Central and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will join us during first intermission to discuss the Jets’ season ticket and attendance issues which have hot button topics since last Friday. https://t.co/ue4JoHCVMp
Gary Bettman starts by discussing True North's commitment to the team, the arena, and downtown Winnipeg. Says the building needs to be full but that this will be sorted out. "I don't view this as a crisis."
The Matt Frost Media Centre at Canada Life Centre is packed in anticipation of Gary Bettman's press conference. Plenty of media as well as True North staff.