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Off the playoff map: Group was interested in buying, moving Thrashers

By Scott Burnside

Monday, June 8, 2009

PITTSBURGH -- With the NHL embroiled in bankruptcy court in Phoenix over the future of the Coyotes, there are spin-off stories, or at least spin-off rumors, involving the Atlanta Thrashers. Sources have told ESPN.com that a number of groups, including one from Winnipeg, have explored the potential of buying the Thrashers and moving them out of Atlanta. However, the reality of the situation is that there are a number of factors that likely mean the team will remain in Atlanta for the foreseeabl ...

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