Winnipeg Jets owner calms fans amid attendance concerns, assures future stability – Winnipeg [Video]

Winnipeg Jets fans finally have some answers after a week of turmoil over the NHL team’s future in Winnipeg.

Five days ago, Jets chairperson Mark Chipman said current season ticket sale numbers were “not going to work over the long haul,” with the team’s season ticket base dropping by 27 per cent in three years. But, Tuesday night, National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman sent a different message, saying there’s nothing to worry about.

“I know there was skeptics and critics suggesting doom and gloom. I don’t buy that. We believe in this market and this is a great place for hockey. It’s a great place for an NHL team,” he said.

Just hours after Bettman’s comments, the Jets secured a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.

On Wednesday, Chipman defended his comments to 680CJOB, and said the situation isn’t dire.

“Look, if I’ve alarmed people, I apologize, that wasn’t …