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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
It Abbotsford is completely subsidizing the extra travels costs then we're really left with one reason not to vote them in and what looks like a few compelling reasons to want to keep a 30 team AHL. What's everyone think?
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Just because travel is covered, it doesn't mean travel is desired. Also, when Burke was asked for a comment on this he said "I'm not getting involved, because this isn't going to pass" I don't think he would say something like that if he didn't know there was already a minimum of 8 teams voting against this. As for contraction, I doubt they are worried about that happening, because I don't see Calgary NOT wanting an AHL affiliate. So even if Ken King says there is no back-up plan, I'm pretty sure there is a back-up plan. Honestly, I would be shocked if Abbotsford has an AHL team next season.