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Originally Posted by really?
Concise and correct. Ownership will give their ear to the folks who actually put money in the bucket. Until that group grows cold, why should they change? If the season ticket holders are happy to just have a night out and watch a competitive, then why should my voice matter? I live in the US and only see a game or two per year on the road, so my thoughts should be of little concern to someone who holds a season ticket, and more importantly, ownership. I‘ve grown a little fatigued of following mediocrity, but one man’s pain is another’s paradise.
I think the Flames have been tragically short sighted and that has diluted my interest, but I respect that those who fill the Saddledome should have the greatest say in what direction the team pursues. As long as 19,000 say they’re good with the product on the ice, then it appears we have a mandate. I fear being a Flames fan will eventually morph into the experience of following the nka Commanders, but that, now loose, allegiance to futility has certainly resulted in me having more productive Sunday afternoons.
I’m sure there are a lot of decisions that go into the direction ownership decides to pursue with the team, but from a pure “fans” perspective, those closest to the product should have the greatest say.
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You're half right. Yes, the STHs are their primary audience. But if you think STHs are 'are happy to just have a night out', then I think you are mistaken. Everyone wants the team to be successful, including STHs, and I would argue them even more so. Everyone is frustrated.
Where I think you have it wrong (along with many others on this board, and CGY12 in this thread) is that tearing it down last week isn't the only rational or sensible path. Yes, we all want to see a plan that is more cup-focused, and less 'make the playoffs' focused. But that doesn't mean that all of that change needs to happen immediately and in a panic. That change needs to be a long-term commitment, and it has to permeate into all of their decision making. That doesn't happen overnight.