[QUOTE=soulchoice;5607802]I'm a Calgary resident, not born and raised. Have always been a flames fan. In reality I highly doubt they would move to another city. But if they did move it would be a huge loss to the city. However as mentioned we are lucky the owners are local and dedicated. That's would certainly help in keeping them here despite an outdated arena.
Truth be told, in the sports realm for the city, it's the only one I actually care about and support In this town. I'd still be a flames fan regardless, wherever they move. Heck, if a new team replaced the flames after a move, I'd still be a Flames fan wherever they are located over any new franchise anyways.
Get the arena built as we will need a new one eventually sooner or later.[/QUOT
I don't live in Calgary anymore but still visit. If the Flames were to move to Markham and become the Markham Beavers I don't suspect I would be a fan of the team for long. Once a few of my favorite players had left they would just be another team. Surprised New Era and others feel differently.
Frankly I would lose a lot of interest in the NHL generally.
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