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Originally Posted by Vulcan
From what I understand even with a sweetheart deal they are still losing money and recently went to council for more money but were turned down. I think they are looking for on ice improvement this year to attract more fans. If it doesn't work out, they may be looking to move.
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Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan
They do but the new owners are also asking for the county to use some tax dollars to help pay the rent at the BB&T center until the team's finances are stronger, and the locals aren't going for it (you know, because America and taxes, especially in a state with so many Republicans). This is causing a bit of a conflict already with the new ownership and the community at large. [...]
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Thank you both for the helpful posts. Now that you mention these things, I do recall reading about them. Absolutely agree that you can't fault Miami-area hockey fans (as numerous as they may or may not be) for staying away from the product they've been presented with for the past while. I expect that we're likely looking at relocations in addition to expansion, and in the context that you've been describing, it does seem as though the Panthers may be a candidate.
This process is always very interesting to me. Should be intriguing to see what shakes out over the next while.