NHL commissioner Gary Bettman refuted reports Thursday that an announcement was imminent on the sale and relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg. "So people just make this stuff up, right?" said Bettman, who was attending Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Detroit Red Wings and San Jose Sharks. "Where's the accountability from all the people who a month ago were saying that Phoenix was definitely going? Whatever is being written [about Atlanta] is being made up." That's not to say the Thrashers won't move. One well-placed source told ESPN.com earlier Thursday that the Thrashers moving to Winnipeg is a distinct possibility. But it appears Thursday's reports that a move was imminent were premature. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6536272
