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Originally Posted by CroFlames
But team owners have figured out that all you have to do is threaten to move a team and municipalities cave and fork over the money.
So why would the NHL do what you suggest, when they can just continue to shake down cities for millions?
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It's true, the league has no real incentive to change the business model as things stand. If I was in their position and had my business infrastructure subsidized, I wouldn't be looking to rock the boat either. It only changes when enough municipalities say no more, or public sentiment starts affecting votes. Unfortunately there's always an official willing to cave or be bought off.
Like I said, the "solution" to the arena funding problem itself is pretty easy. It's the implementation that's tough...