I would be supremely pissed if the Flames higher ups even hinted at moving because it would be an incrediblely offensive slap to the face from my point of view. It would not go over well as we all saw what happened to Daryl Katz foolish attempt in Seattle.
In terms of the feasibility of a relocation happening, I would absolutely call their bluff as Gary Bettman would never allow it. Just look at how hard he fought to keep the Coyotes of all teams in Arizona. You think Bettman would let a stable and profitable franchise move out of here? Not a chance! The poor optics and sheer agnst as a follow out would probably be enough to keep them from moving alone.
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