A sign stands outside the former practice facility for the Atlanta Thrashers hockeyn team Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 in Duluth, Ga. The sign is still up outside the IceForum: "Atlanta Thrashers Practice Facility." Not anymore, of course. The Thrashers are now the Winnipeg Jets, and Atlanta... View Photo »
Former Atlanta Thrashers season ticket holders and current AHL's Gwinnett Gladiators season ticket holders Don, left, and Linda Rose, of Hoschton, Ga. , look on during a practice for the Gladiators in what used to be the practice facility for the Thrashers Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 in... View Photo »
CORRECTS TO ECHL NOT AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE - Former Atlanta Thrashers season ticket holders and current ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators season ticket holders Don, left, and Linda Rose, of Hoschton, Ga. , look on during a practice for the Gladiators in what used to be the practice facility... View Photo »
CORRECTS TO ECHL NOT AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE - A sign still hangs on a door inside what was once the Atlanta Thrashers practice facility and current practice facility for the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in Duluth, Ga. The sign is still up outside the IceForum:... View Photo »
A sign still hangs on a door inside what was once the Atlanta Thrashers practice facility and current practice facility for the AHL's Gwinnett Gladiators Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 in Duluth, Ga. The sign is still up outside the IceForum: "Atlanta Thrashers Practice Facility." Not anymore,... View Photo »
FILE - This Sept. 27, 2011 file photo shows Atlanta Dream's Iziane Castro Marques, left, and Lindsey Harding embracing during the second half of Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Fever, in Indianapolis. The Braves blew it. The Falcons are... View Photo »
Dallas Stars center Mike Modano takes a shot against the Atlanta Thrashers during second period NHL action in Dallas, Texas, in this January 18, 2006 file photo. Modano, the all-time goals and points leader among U.S.-born players, announced his retirement from the National Hockey... View Photo »
Andrew Ladd, captain of the former Atlanta Thrashers, talks to the media, Thursday, June 9, 2011, after arriving at MTS Centre, the home of the new NHL franchise in Winnipeg, Manitoba. View Photo »
Andrew Ladd, captain of the former Atlanta Thrashers, talks to Scott Brown, director of corporate communications for True North Sports and Entertainment, following a media availability, Thursday, June 9, 2011, after arriving at MTS Centre, the home of the new NHL franchise in Winnipeg, Manitoba... View Photo »
Andrew Ladd, captain of the former Atlanta Thrashers, talks to the media, Thursday, June 9, 2011, after arriving at MTS Centre, the home of the new NHL franchise in Winnipeg, Manitoba. View Photo »
Andrew Ladd, captain of the former Atlanta Thrashers, talks to the media, Thursday, June 9, 2011, after arriving at MTS Centre, the home of the new NHL franchise in Winnipeg, Manitoba. View Photo »
Andrew Ladd, captain of the former Atlanta Thrashers, talks to the media, Thursday, June 9, 2011, after arriving at MTS Centre, the home of the new NHL franchise in Winnipeg, Manitoba. View Photo »
Canadian billionaire and co-owner of Winnipeg's new NHL hockey team David Thomson (R) attends a news conference with Manitoba's Premier Greg Selinger in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 31, 2011. Canada reclaimed one of its lost NHL franchises on Tuesday when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to... View Photo »
Canadian billionaire and co-owner of Winnipeg's new NHL hockey team David Thomson attends a news conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 31, 2011. Canada reclaimed one of its lost NHL franchises on Tuesday when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to True North Sports and Entertainment and... View Photo »
Hockey fans celebrate the return of NHL hockey during a rally in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 31, 2011. Canada reclaimed one of its lost NHL franchises on Tuesday when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to True North Sports and Entertainment and relocated to Winnipeg, triggering wild... View Photo »
Hockey fans celebrate the return of NHL hockey at a rally in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 31, 2011. Canada reclaimed one of its lost NHL franchises on Tuesday when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to True North Sports and Entertainment and relocated to Winnipeg, triggering wild celebrations in... View Photo »
A boy wears a t-shirt showing NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman as hockey fans celebrate the return of NHL hockey at the Forks Market in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 31, 2011. Canada reclaimed one of its lost NHL franchises on Tuesday when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to True North Sports and... View Photo »
Hockey fans play street hockey as they celebrate the return of NHL hockey at the Forks Market in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 31, 2011. Canada reclaimed one of its lost NHL franchises on Tuesday when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to True North Sports and Entertainment and relocated to... View Photo »
Hockey fans celebrate the return of NHL hockey at the Forks Market in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 31, 2011. Canada reclaimed one of its lost NHL franchises on Tuesday when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to True North Sports and Entertainment and relocated to Winnipeg, triggering wild... View Photo »
Hockey fans celebrate the return of NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 31, 2011. Canada reclaimed one of its lost NHL franchises on Tuesday when the Atlanta Thrashers were sold to True North Sports and Entertainment and relocated to Winnipeg, triggering wild celebrations in the... View Photo »