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Originally Posted by Ice_Weasel
I am not saying it covers the entire cost of the Arena...but to say the net economic impact is 0 is nonsensical to me.
Edit: And even if the economics just break even, why wouldn't the city want to do that deal? Could you at least agree, that all things being equal, its better to have a new arena than old one?
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Because the Flames are evidently demanding veto powers that would give them the ability to torpedo the city's economic plans for the area? Why would any city accept a deal with a clause that gives a private entity free reign to go over it's collective heads?