That doesn't cost the Flames "millions of dollars", so you are now changing the argument. And depending on how many people get Sportsnet One vs. Sportsnet West, the truth is, the difference could be negligible. SNOne was always part of my Shaw package, and I think the same is true for most.
Also, given MMF has suggested Rogers would consider splitting the network into two stations, that means it would still be just the Flames and Oilers on Sportsnet Alberta/Prairies/whatever, so the alignment of games would not change. The risk in this case is Rogers' as they would have higher production costs (3 teams vs. 2) and consequently have to figure out how to increase revenue to cover the costs of the deals with the teams and production of the games.
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