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Originally Posted by iggy_oi
It’s possible to understand the current climate of professional sports and arena deals while also recognizing that the status quo benefits the team owners more than the public and wanting to change that.
I would rather the city fight for the best deal possible and risk the team leaving than to just give them whatever they want. The flames need to realize we are not Edmonton, and more importantly the public needs to understand that the oilers’ arena deal is a completely different situation when you look at the investments the ownership group put into revitalizing their downtown beyond building the arena. To compare the two is like comparing apples to oranges. Edmonton’s situation would only compare to ours if our downtown was the same as it was 20 years ago before the city had already spent billions of tax dollars to revitalize the core. The CSEC are acting as if we will be getting the same return as Edmonton, when they are able to admit to themselves that we won’t and that no one is falling for it, I think you will see negotiations start back up again.
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Why do you think owners benefit so much? They don't make much money here. They are better off selling the team and invest more money in other businesses. Is that so hard to understand?
No it isn't. But obviously this is a "fight" and something you don't want to "fall for". CSEC is "bluffing" and some people think we need to "freeze out" the other side.
I get it. This whole discussion is nothing but a negotiation and nothing anybody says makes a difference. Just talk tough and don't budge. Say whatever it takes to get the best deal. No wonder CSEC left the table.