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FlamesAddiction · 03-20-2013, 01:46 PM

The problem wasn't a lack of fans in the 1990s. It was a lack of fans willing to spend money on an inferior product. I think everyone knew that Calgary had a huge sleeper fanbase that was just waiting to come back out. You can have all the fans in the world, but if they are conservative with their money, it won't matter.

Over the past 3 seasons as people starting wanting a rebuild, there have been a few season ticket holders on here saying that they would not suffer through a rebuild again and that people wanting a rebuild should be investing in the team on the same financial level.

I think Edwards, King and whoever the GM is, get their guidance from the voice of the season ticket holder base and until they start demanding a rebuild, I don't know that it will happen. If you are a season ticket holder, the next time they ask for input, make sure you tell them what you expect. A lot of the old folks (like people in their 60s and older), probably see their time and money as more valuable.

Die hard fans are not all season ticket holders, nor are all season ticket holders die hard fans.

03-20-2013, 01:46 PM	#35
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	The problem wasn't a lack of fans in the 1990s. It was a lack of fans willing to spend money on an inferior product. I think everyone knew that Calgary had a huge sleeper fanbase that was just waiting to come back out. You can have all the fans in the world, but if they are conservative with their money, it won't matter. Over the past 3 seasons as people starting wanting a rebuild, there have been a few season ticket holders on here saying that they would not suffer through a rebuild again and that people wanting a rebuild should be investing in the team on the same financial level. I think Edwards, King and whoever the GM is, get their guidance from the voice of the season ticket holder base and until they start demanding a rebuild, I don't know that it will happen. If you are a season ticket holder, the next time they ask for input, make sure you tell them what you expect. A lot of the old folks (like people in their 60s and older), probably see their time and money as more valuable. Die hard fans are not all season ticket holders, nor are all season ticket holders die hard fans. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."