From 1998-99 to 2007-08, the Flames outspent the Senators only twice (and not by much).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...lls_in_the_NHL
This season, Calgary's cap hit is $72.7 M and Ottawa's is $70.7 M.
https://www.nhlnumbers.com/team-salaries
Ottawa has won far more playoff series than the Flames since the lockout, and are much further along in getting a new arena.
Construction on downtown Senators arena could start in 2019
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...ticle37738043/