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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
New England is a perfect example. Beloved, long-time player is getting a bit slow? Sorry, we have a younger, cheaper option who can replace you. Bye. And yet they have no trouble attracting top free agents. Why? Because they win. And why do they win? Smart, ruthless asset management. It's a virtous circle.
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This isn't fail safe either, because it will only work when A. your always winning and B. Your in a NE American major city
Sorry but the Flames do have trouble getting the young single guys to come play here. You know who the only group they have a chance at getting? married and/or married with kids guys. The single guys go to Cali or Florida or NE USA, not Calgary.
So do you treat the only demographic you really have a shot at by messing up their planned lives, or do you offer a non tangible in stability? A "come here and we'll underhand and respect your situation"
Calgary has to play the hand their delt, because we ain't New York. To start screwing Kipper and Iggy's of the world over is to shot yourself in your only good leg.