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Originally Posted by LiquidX
Though it is completely unfair to local fans, I would actually like to see the flames play in an nhl-ready city like quebec or hamilton, etc for the year. Strengthen the fan base across the country as well as provide the NHL with contemporary data as to whether or not such a city could support a team. In return, the NHL could pay a portion of the lease on a temporary building, ensuring ownership does not lose gate money. Flames are not going to be pretty next year anyways, but I'm sure ownership would prefer to keep the team close by if at all possible so as not to disturb season ticket holders (though I suppose there will have to be some reimbursement in this regard anyways).
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I wouldn't mind them playing in the east. At least they would make the playoffs with 80 something points.