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CaramonLS · 09-24-2017, 10:49 AM

Good comments from Stephen Brunt on Friday from the guys in the AM show. Worth a listen. Starts immediately from the link.

Listen

Recap:

Doesn't think Flames will get the Edmonton deal.
"Would bet his life" on the fact that the Flames will not leave Calgary, "all threats are empty".
Doesn't buy into any studies showing arenas provide great benefits/jobs. More of a money shuffle.
Calgary is not a small market, it is a large market in terms of hockey, profitable operation.
"Lots of people would love the opportunity to sell tickets in a market like Calgary".
If the Flames continue to lose the PR battle, feels Flames really don't have any leverage.

09-24-2017, 10:49 AM	#2393
CaramonLS Retired Join Date: Mar 2003 Exp:	Good comments from Stephen Brunt on Friday from the guys in the AM show. Worth a listen. Starts immediately from the link. Listen Recap: Doesn't think Flames will get the Edmonton deal. "Would bet his life" on the fact that the Flames will not leave Calgary, "all threats are empty". Doesn't buy into any studies showing arenas provide great benefits/jobs. More of a money shuffle. Calgary is not a small market, it is a large market in terms of hockey, profitable operation. "Lots of people would love the opportunity to sell tickets in a market like Calgary". If the Flames continue to lose the PR battle, feels Flames really don't have any leverage.