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Originally Posted by Zulu29
I just don't understand managements apparent phobia of the so called rebuild. First there are the economics that have changed since the late 90's early 2000's, they aren't in danger of losing their team to Jacksonville Florida or somewhere obscure. I would even argue that fans are more "in touch" with their team than ever through social media and sports shows 24/7. Fans aren't dumb and they'll still support the team (we're here now aren't we?).
Would they rather have a team sitting 30-25 with mid 30's multi million dollar players or a team sitting 30-25 with teen/early 20's players making less or just over a million with potential to be stars?
They are in the entertainment business. I'd rather watch a 22 year old kid bust his hump out there than some mid 30's dude who floats around wondering what he's gonna spend his millions on.
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True... but that's from a fan's opinion. Lets be honest... the Flames are a business and if they feel like the mid 30's dude will give them a better chance at winning a cup or even making the playoffs right now than that 22 year old kid who busts his hump out there each and every night, my money is that they will go with the mid 30's dude. I am interested to know what teams make in terms of profit if they make the playoffs... personally I think that may be the biggest driving factor as to why the Flames management has been so driven to win now for so many years.
The biggest problem the Flames face is that the core of the team is aging. There is no more 'up' side to the core players, they definitely aren't getting any better. What the Flames need to do is rebuild the foundation so they can be competitive for years to come. From a financial standpoint, if management is looking purely at $$, by selling off assets before the end of a shortened season, they may be able to bring in guys who can carry the team for years to come. Quite a while ago a few of my buddies (who don't cheer for the Flames) couldn't fathom the team signing Iginla, Kipper, Regher and Phaneuf (although I stand to be corrected) all at the same time. The team needs new blood. It's an opportunity cost the team simply has to take on if the team wants to be a legitimate contender for years to come.