> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Relocation and Realignment - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/relocation-and-realignment/ - Published: 2011-05-17T10:00:49.000Z - Updated: 2011-05-17T10:00:49.000Z - Author: J.P. Nikota - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 Since news that True North Sports Entertainment Ltd. is interested in purchasing the [Atlanta Thrashers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/atlanta-thrashers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) emerged yesterday, more specific information has been slowly leaking into the open. [Elliotte Friedman offers a good summary of the happenings so far: ](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/blogs/elliottefriedman/2011/05/thrashers-rollercoaster-ride-hurtling-toward-winnipeg.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Bettman is getting hammered locally for not standing up for the Thrashers the same way he's fought for Phoenix. But, the two situations are completely different. The [Coyotes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) have a local government bending over for the NHL and a rink that will become a haunted house if the team leaves. There is no city council tossing $25 million US a year at the Thrashers. > > Enter True North. Winnipeg may not be the league's preference, but Thomson/Chipman are stable, professional, prepared and enthusiastic, things that are lacking in Georgia. > > No doubt the NHL is hoping for a 'Miracle Off Ice' in Atlanta, but it appears unlikely. [There are also rumblings out of Long Island](http://twitter.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#!/ChrisBottaNHL) that the Islanders' owners have been eying the possibility of a relocation: > [@ChrisBottaNHL](http://twitter.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#%21/ChrisBottaNHL "Chris Botta") Chris Botta > > Nassau Deputy Exec Rob Walker to Newsday: "The Islanders are ready to leave here tomorrow. They were being wooed by other areas last week." To me, it seems like pure saber-rattling, since the team is currently in the hunt for a new arena, and is probably trying to get the best possible deal it can before committing. Read on for more links about Kaberle, the [Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)' fitness level, and the action in Calgary. [Report: Negotiations begin on Thrashers sale](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/report-negotiations-begin-on-thrashers-sale/article2023715/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2023715) Dave Shoalts with his take, over at the G&M's website. [On Franchise Movement](http://theleafsnation.com/2011/5/16/on-franchise-movement?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Over at Leafs Nation, Chemmy pleads for a little tact when discussing the possibility of a Thrashers relocation. [How long can Boston go with Kaberle?](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-long-can-boston-go-with-kaberle.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Michael Langlois at Vintage Leaf Memories ponders whether or not its time to bench Kabby. [Flames drop interim tag from general manager Jay Feaster's title](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/flames-drop-interim-tag-from-general-manager-jay-feasters-title/article2023967/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2023967) Erik Duhatschek has the story at the G&M. [Curtis Glencross staying in Calgary](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/curtis-glencross-staying-in-calgary/article2024314/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2024314) Many of you will have seen this posted in the comments yesterday, but just in case you didn't, Calgary has brought its number of NMCs/NTC's to 10. [Sharks in good shape, coach says](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/sharks-in-good-shape-coach-says/article2024418/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2024418) But that doesn't stop Matthew Sekeres at the G&M from taking a shot at [Kyle Wellwood](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54486/kyle-wellwood?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [The Art of the Shot Block - Behind The Net](http://www.behindthenethockey.com/2011/5/16/2173960/the-art-of-the-shot-block?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Looking at the skill (and lack thereof) in shot blocking at the NHL level. [Video: Finland’s Pasi Nurminen falls off plane into hockey trophy](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck%5Fdaddy/post/Video-Finland-s-Pasi-Nurminen-falls-off-plane-i?urn=nhl-wp5053&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There was a lot of Twitter activity to suggest that the party on Finland's jet got pretty rowdy. This was just the cherry on top. 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