No press conference Tuesday for possible Thrashers move

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Despite published reports and hints from both local government types there will be no press conference Tuesday regarding the potential return of the NHL to Winnipeg.

True North Sports and Entertainment spokesman Scott Brown told the Free Press on Monday afternoon there would be no press conference.

True North is in negotiations to purchase the Atlanta Thrashers and relocate them to Winnipeg.

Talks continue to progress but no deal has been finalized, making a press conference unneccessary at this point.

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly had this to say Monday, “It’s safe to say there will be no announcement on Tuesday.”

Rumours continue to swirl after a Globe and Mail story last Thursday that reported a deal was done between True North and Atlanta Spirit Group. The article also stated a press conference was expected on Tuesday.

While negotiations were well underway with a deal pending — True North, Atlanta Spirit and the NHL all denied an agreement was finished.

Sources have told the Free Press negotiations continued all weekend with Sunday seeing major progress.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Monday that the final interested party looking at buying the Thrashers with the intention of keeping them in Atlanta has stepped out of the picture.

Reports have said True North will pay $110 million to Atlanta Spirit for the franchise and $60 million to the NHL as a relocation fee.