I'll admit that my excitement is a little bit muted this year, but I'm still looking forward to my winter ritual of watching hockey in the basement, wine in hand, dogs snuggled in, etc.
My perception of the business side of the club has really taken a nosedive (it had been creeping downward over the past few years already). The CalgaryNext debacle, all of the subsequent tantrums and threats (that aren't really threats, of course, but they definitely are). I am well aware of the charade that needs to happen to get their rink built, but I've grown tired of the antics. I am actually in awe of how poorly the Flames have handled their public relations lately.
But, I'll be sitting there on Wednesday night in front of the TV, wine in hand, and dogs snuggled in. I can't help it.
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