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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
$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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This contract was for exclusive NHL broadcasting rights in Canada, not just limited to Canadian teams, that's why sportsnet shows other NHL games not Canadian teams. There's no proof of any kind of renegotiation clause, especially for a team that has maybe 5% of the market share of Canadian hockey fans.