You have to understand that if the Flames don't get a taxpayer subsidized arena, they will eventually be sold or leave town. I'd say that's an undeniable fact, too much franchise value tied up in the arena piece of team ownership and at some point, there will be deals elsewhere.
But that is so far removed from needing to succumb to every negotiating tactic. It's in the Flames best interests to remain in Calgary and the people representing the taxpayer's hopefully know this.
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