Atlanta Thrashers

NewsBrunt: Winnipeg group to buy ThrashersMay 19, 2011 Share FB Print Email Text Size:S M LBY SPORTSNET STAFFsportsnet.caAn agreement has been reached to sell the Atlanta Thrashers to a Winnipeg-based group which plans to move the franchise to the Manitoba capital, Stephen Brunt is reporting.

According his report at globeandmail.com, sources confirmed to Brunt Thursday that an announcement confirming the sale of the Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment could come as early as Tuesday, May 24..

Source: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2011/05/19/thrashers_winnipeg_agreement/