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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
If Quebec still doesn't have a team when their arena opens in 2015, the Flames should look there for an affiliate, even if it is just temporary.
Daily direct flights to Calgary, a rabid fan base that would be looking to prove itself, and decent travel within the AHL.
The only downside is that if Quebec is on the shortlist for an NHL team, they might have to move again soon.
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It's not cheap to pack up a whole AHL franchise and move shop. Moving a franchise every 4-5 years doesn't help establish a solid foundation to the org either. That's a lot of $$ and a lot of work.
Abbotsford is a decent locale right now for the team. Unless something cherry comes up, like maybe in Airdrie, there's no sense in moving them.