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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
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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I totally agree. I also think that the Flames ownership is getting a great deal by getting an arena close to 50% publicly funded. A new arena will increase the asset value by close to what the owners are spending. It's not money that is easily moveable as it will be tied up in an asset (the Flames), but the value is probably a push.
Hopefully both sides can get back to the table because it should be a good deal for both sides and it seems like they are close.