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photon · 03-20-2013, 12:15 PM

I chose fear of losing season ticket base, but I agree it can be a combination of many factors, but ultimately I think it's a business level decision rather than a hockey decision.

The only question I have is can they trust the fans?

When the team was going through its rough patch in the 90's and the team's viability in Calgary was at least discussed as being at risk, wasn't attendance and support evaporating?

Wouldn't that suggest to the owners that they can't trust the fan base?

I don't know because I don't recall enough from the 90's to know if the situation is comparable to trusting the fans now to be supportive through a rebuild.

03-20-2013, 12:15 PM	#25
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	I chose fear of losing season ticket base, but I agree it can be a combination of many factors, but ultimately I think it's a business level decision rather than a hockey decision. The only question I have is can they trust the fans? When the team was going through its rough patch in the 90's and the team's viability in Calgary was at least discussed as being at risk, wasn't attendance and support evaporating? Wouldn't that suggest to the owners that they can't trust the fan base? I don't know because I don't recall enough from the 90's to know if the situation is comparable to trusting the fans now to be supportive through a rebuild. __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.