I think the city should and will pony up. perhaps mostly in land and infrastructure support, along with some CRL funding.
that seems fair. I don't think there should be provincial or federal cash towards it.
for Canadians, the NHL is woven into the fabric of the community, and a city would lose some of it's identity without a team.
It sucks a little that a new arena would make is too expensive for some people to go to events, but life isn't always fair. there is a niche in the culture of the city where the flames fit and in their own way, it's as important as "higher class" cultural activities.
I don't like him, but Calgary is lucky to have Nenshi for this negotiation as he'll make sure that the city gives what they need to, and no more.
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