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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack
Nothing will change until the owners decide they care more about putting a good team on the ice instead of making money. You need only ask yourself how many good years we've had in the last 23 years - 2? 3? That tells you all you need to know about the Calgary flames, sadly
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Why do people keep saying this?
The Flames are only marginally profitable.
Each round of the playoffs would generate more profit than what they earn in an entire regular season. So if they are only profit-oriented, they would want to have as many playoff appearances, and as many rounds each time, as possible.
Having a mediocre team does not generate profits.
Also, they would be more profitable with this average team if they didn't spend to the cap.
So the 'they only care about making money' argument has no validity whatsoever.
(That does not suggest that there aren't problems, however)