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Originally Posted by Locke
No. Because even with the oldest arena in the League the Calgary Flames are among the top 10 most profitable Franchises in the League.
At the end of the day though, there will be a new arena, I dont think theres any doubt there, at the moment its a just a tug-of-war match about 'who will pay how much.'
Thats the thing. Where could they go and make more money? Even with an antique rink?
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Go to Quebec or Seattle. Maybe make ten million dollars less a year.
Stay in Calgary, spend ~$700 million on an arena completely private. Burke will be dead before they break even staying in Calgary.
It's an easy business decision. Either city forks up money or they'll leave.