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Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta
Love how Bettman mentions possibility of relocation in Calgary when everything came to a head years ago, but denies the possibility when it comes to the Ottawa situation:
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The veiled relocation threats were mostly dismissed, and even mocked, by the majority of Flames fans. The Flames seem to have learned that CalgaryNext-style negotiations, including airdropping Bettman in for added greasiness, hindered the process and had a negative impact on their position. Maybe the league has refined their strategy a little bit as well, in part due to how poorly it worked in Calgary.