I think some of you guys are missing the point for fans. I think it has less to do with seeing winning and losing and more to do with seeing an exciting brand and a little effort.
Have you ever left the game after a loss but it was a great game to watch? Yes, probably many times. Probably because the players put in a little effort which directly relates to more chances, more close calls / nice saves, more nice goals, more big hits.... With Iginla as captain over the last couple years, again that wasn't happening. You had consistent floating nights.
THAT's the problem with the raising ticket prices. I forget exactly but I think over the last 7-10 years I'm pretty sure the Flames have raised ticket prices every single year. And the problem is then you have these idiots sit out half a year while they squabble over the billions. F that noise.
I think it has less to do with "being cool" relating to winning / losing / rebuilding and more to do with the QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT.
If the rookies come in, are crap, but play an exciting brand then yes- raise prices, you'll probably have people excited about the near-term future of the team. If they dick around and float all over the place, you shouldn't raise prices because the product really does suck.
It's like they're rewarding themselves for inept management and laziness on the ice.
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