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Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby
I agree with both those post whole heartedly.
Hell, I've been this person for a large part of the last decade.
And think because of the climate that's probably why Edwards et al are so scared of an actual rebuild. The hardcore fans would get it. But generally speaking revenue would continue to dip, and suddenly it's 1998 again.
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Looking at it from a business perspective their primary market would be Alberta. Their in direct competition with the oilers for market share in Alberta. Currently the oilers have a competitive advantage in their product that they sell to potential fans, in McDavid and Draisaitl.
If the flames continue down their current path with boring, old and mediocre hockey fan apathy towards the flames will grow and their market share will continue to erode.
If your a 6-13 year old kid in Alberta your 9/10 times your going to be watching McD and Drai. Who on the flames has close to that appeal?
I think the majority of fans would rather watch a young team with a guy like Hughes or zegras then whatever we got right now. Atleast it's fun and exciting.
Heck, my wife doesn't watch hockey at all but she is definitely more interested in the oilers then the flames because they're exciting.