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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
That's not my understanding, but obviously open to interpretation. Which doesn't mean they didn't bungle it, like they have most things. And that is right - if the will of the majority is something different than current council brings, one should vote accordingly. It's obvious that the public is overwhelmingly on side with current council on this, so vote accordingly there too.
But I don't understand where they threaten anything. They said they are closing negotiations, and repeated that today. That they will not spend that amount money for an arena. That they will continue to operate out if the Saddledome as long as it is feasible.
Of course if no new arena is built the Flames will eventually leave. This isn't a threat, it is common sense.
Interpretation is subjective. When KK says we won't threaten to move, we will just go if they can't get the arena deal they want... I see that as simply stating an obvious eventuality.
So it's over, unless an Olympic bid somehow saves it. And I'm really happy it's done.
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Why would you believe anything out of Ken King's mouth about this project?
Barnes thread shows all of the nonsense he's said about this for years and years.
They are hoping for change in Mayor at this election. If that doesn't happen, they'll either wait for an Olympics decision or come back to the table and negotiate.