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Originally Posted by puckbrain
stuff like what you said could be the reason the flames may relocate if they can't get that arena built...
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The truth of the scenario right now is that a huge percentage of fans now have no interest in attending playoff games at the current prices because it's poor value. When you pay exorbitant prices with your hard earned money to watch a game that gets derailed by inexcusably poor officiating, it leaves a pretty foul taste in your mouth (or at least it should).
Sooner or later this will start influencing decisions to attend games versus spending your sports and recreation money elsewhere. Could I afford to have attended a few playoff games this year, sure. But I'm not a big fan of dropping anywhere from $250-$500 for 3 hours of entertainment that is now pushed to ridiculously late starting times on weeknights, and may just get blown up by bush league officiating.
When the alternative is to watch at home or a bar with the company of friends and family at a fraction of the cost - it's a no-brainer. I know that I'm not alone in this sentiment and it should really worry the NHL if this becomes increasingly more the norm.