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Originally Posted by hulkrogan
The Flames are an economically self sufficient business.
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Yes, the Flames are a business. And, as such, could choose to move to a more lucrative economic environment. That's not a threat, it's a reality.
A new building is over one half billion dollars. Katz is getting in for an up-front cost of 20 million in Edmonton. If the Flames cost of entry is half a billion, they will move. That's just good business on their part.
There are benefits to the city in having the Flames in Calgary, economic and otherwise. Exactly what that value is is difficult to determine. But the city will have to ante up something to keep them in Calgary. That's just good business on their part.
The question will ultimately come down to where the tipping point is, on both sides.