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Originally Posted by Rando
oOoOoOoOoOoOoO scary!
The Atlanta Thrashers did not just pack up and leave town either. Their owners lost 160 million over six seasons previous, they were sold, then had to get approval from the NHL board of governors to move. The Flames make over 100million , are a successful franchise and won't be approved.
Factor in the 650million expansion fee the league would miss out on if they just moved a franchise instead of pushing for a new one, which is what they're dong.
Let Bettman and the owners puff up their chests. I put as much stock into it as Wexit.
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They make over $100 million? I don’t think so.
The Canadian TV deal is one of the biggest anchors for a Canadian franchise looking to relocate. It is big money for the NHL and losing one team would have a big impact on that presumably.