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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
Right. And neither side is prepared to move on this, and I understand that completely, from both sides.
So there is no deal and things go on, as usual.
So why the wailing and gnashing of teeth?
The Flames should be compelled to put themselves in a financial position they don't want?
The city should put taxpayers on the hook this?
Of course not, in either case. So that's it, and I think it's best for all involved.
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Right, but that's not how the Flames presented it. They came out with King and Bettman essentially threatening the City and Flames fans with a relocation. They suggested we all vote for different councillors/mayor if we didn't like "how things were progressing".
If the economics and risks don't justify a new arena from either side, why did the Flames come out swinging and initiate this PR gongshow?