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Originally Posted by Canada 02
The Flames learned their lesson in Omaha, having a 50-50 partnership. It likely cost them a lot of money.
In Quad cities, the Flames owned 100% of the franchise, but QCSV paid for everything, except player salary; they also covered all losses - it didn't cost the Flames a cent to play in Quad Cities, and QCSV had to buy them out to break the partnership.
Something similar in Abbotsford. The City of Abbotsford covers all losses or revenue shortfalls below $5.7M annually. It was a sweatheart deal for the Flames, and they have no financial reason to leave before the 10 year deal is up. The City of Abbotsford will have to pay them to leave
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Yeah, the Flames on the surface don't have much reason to move but every year it seems we get these rumours of the Canucks taking over that franchise. Could be just the Canucks getting their nose out of joint and creating rumours. If we move the team, next time I want it in St. Albert, just to hear the Oilers get bent.