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Old 02-06-2019, 03:13 PM   #8412
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I see what you're saying, and generally agree, but owning a sports team isn't your typical business, especially when it's your favourite team from growing up. I just don't get how this is acceptable to Katz, to see his precious Oilers suck so bad for so long. Seriously, is he a closet Flames fan or something? It's really the only explanation. But as a Flames fan, I like it. I daresay I am a Katz fan as well as a Flames fan. Keep on keepin on, Daryl. You da man.
I think it's as simple as this: He's making money and doesn't have to confront his childhood heroes. The Oilers aren't his precious team, it's the memory of the dynasty team that is precious. Until he's forced to risk losing the friendship of his idols why would he do anything?
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