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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Think the problem with their Flames coverage is that the writers they bring in don't really have close sources to the team.
Go read Aaron Portzline's coverage of the Blue Jackets or Michael Russo's coverage of the Wild for example. Those articles read as reporters who actually are plugged into the team and have the sources to share insight into team management.
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Both of those examples are senior writers and also among the best at covering the league. The two most recent Athletic beat reporters have been younger (and theoretically cheaper) so it could be the Athletic isn't willing to invest in a senior reporter in this market. The Athletic's layoff history might also give experienced Calgary reporters pause about switching jobs.