The Winnipeg Jets are facing a significant challenge with a 27 percent decline in their season-ticket base over the past three years, prompting the ownership to sound the alarm on the sustainability of the franchise. The Jets, despite being one of the NHL's top teams, are struggling to fill one of the league's smallest arenas, a situation that has caught the attention of the NHL office, with Commissioner Gary Bettman planning a visit to Winnipeg. The team's ownership and league insiders are actively seeking solutions to re-engage and win back fans, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the attendance decline for the long-term viability of the franchise.
Ates: The Winnipeg Jets finally acknowledged their issues. Now, how do they win back fans? ⤵️ https://t.co/0lsatWx9EU
Yesterday, Chris Johnston's exclusive with Mark Chipman revealed a candid new approach to Winnipeg's sustainability as a franchise. Today, we take it to the logical next step. The #NHLJets have acknowledged their issues. How do they win back their fans? https://t.co/maKpu72ivM
Despite being one of the NHL's best teams, the Winnipeg Jets are having trouble filling one of the league's smallest arenas. That could be a serious problem for the team's future. Read: https://t.co/pFunIjklAm https://t.co/RTDt1UpjyO
Winnipeg Jets owner: Attendance decline 'not going to work' long term. 🗣 https://t.co/ZOLjekDguZ https://t.co/6M064F6unw
Jets’ dropping ticket sales something the league office is “obviously monitoring closely” as Gary Bettman is set to visit Winnipeg. TSN insider Chris Johnston provides the latest on Insider Trading. @reporterchris https://t.co/o6TNjojGMA
Winnipeg Jets ownership sounds the alarm on attendance: ‘Not going to work over the long haul’ ⤵️ https://t.co/v9NHHsGWsg https://t.co/SfTS5yH9AU
The Winnipeg Jets' season-ticket base has suffered a 27 percent decline in just three years. Why did fans stop coming? What would convince them to return? @reporterchris on ownership sounding the alarm on attendance and what it means for the future ⤵️ https://t.co/ATidKgIK1M
Winnipeg Jets ownership sounds the alarm on attendance: ‘Not going to work over the long haul’ By @reporterchris https://t.co/YSvnr5VqD5