Quote:
Originally Posted by calf
I think part of the issue with the other 19 teams is Calgary is next in line for a new arena. I wouldn't be surprised if the worry, for the league, is that if the Flames get a "bad deal", then that is used by other cities as a precedent for the next number of small-mid market teams that need a new arena, and the league overall, not just the Flames end up being worse off in their eyes. Worst case scenario, the Flames are a sacrificial lamb/example for other cities when they don't play by the league's rules.
|
This argument requires 31 other billionaires to value retribution/ point making over money making, which is not the thing that made them rich or got them to owning an NHL franchise. Sure it could happen but it just seems like a ludicrous proposition when you consider the alternatives.