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Originally Posted by c.t.ner
Photo probably needs a bit of an update with a third Texas team in the mix (Austin's the new home of the Stars)
But yeah, that map really puts everything into prospective. I think Abbostsford is not going to be a very stable franchise for the next two-three years. I think it would take a shift of one or two more teams to the west coast to make it remotely viable.
That being said, I feel bad for all the QC fans out there. I've enjoy the discussion on here and the insight provided after every game. You guys put a lot of heart into everything you posted and it showed in the insight.
Well done guys. As a fan, I completely feel for you guys.
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I'm not sure that Calgary wanting the team in Abbotsford is enough.
From what I've heard (from a couple of very reliable sources), the divisional AHL organizations definitely don't want their guys spending 12 hours to fly to a game....and no one on the east coast is going to want to touch it, with or without a travel subsidy. Schedule wise, they already have to play two games when they go to Winnipeg. Now they'd have to do that for Abbotsford as well. That ties of four of eight teams for 4 or 5 days at a time, since it takes at least a day to travel each way.
It works for the ECHL because there are teams already in the west and Alaska Air offers more direct flights. That's not the case here. There's nothing direct from anywhere, except maybe Chicago.