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Originally Posted by Kipper_3434
Has nothing to do with the majority. The fact is that there are more than enough benefits to justify a new arena. More jobs helps everyone as well.
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Numerous independent studies have shown that no net jobs or other economic benefits are added as a result of building a new stadium or arena. If the Flames leave, people in Calgary will simply re-allocate whatever they would have spent on the Flames to other stuff like restaurants, theatre, skiing, etc.
When the Sonics left Seattle I was enraged. And then I discovered that without my Sonics season ticket I had an extra $3,000 per year to spend on other things. Instead of NBA tickets I have two season tickets for one of Seattle's WHL teams, season tickets at a ski area and money left over for restaurant upgrades and some concerts. Honestly I am better off now without the NBA.
Keeping the NHL in Calgary (or any other major league team in any other city) is purely about emotion.