I don't understand the hatred for King on here. Yes he may have had too much influence over decisions over the years but he is the guy that turned this franchise around. He is not, and never was, a hockey guy. He is a businessman with more corporate contacts than CP membership combined.
He will do a great job spearheading the new arena and running the corporate side of the business. I think by looking for someone to run the hockey side is a great move by King.
Don't forget the Flames franchise is much more than just a hockey team. Charities, Hitmen, Stamps, Roughnecks. King is the right person to be running the corporate side of this business. If anyone can present an argument that there is a better and more connected person in Calgary, please present it. His position needs to be a person with corporate ties to Calgary.
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