$5.2 Billion. That number will very likely be a mighty big impediment to moving the Flames.
It's possible that the Rogers execs and lawyers are so stupid that they didn't consider this possibility, but I wouldn't bet on it. Even if not explicitly considered in the contract (consequences of a team leaving Canada), it could be a way from them to get out of the deal altogether, as you can damn sure bet the contract specifies the properties involved (7 specific Canadian teams x 82+ games, etc.).
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