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Originally Posted by kevman
Calgary's population has grown from ~600,000 when the Flames moved here, to ~850,000 in the mid 90's when the threat to leave was real, and now to ~1.35 million. This isn't the same small market team it used to be. Add in hockey being "Canada's sport" factor and this is a profitable location for an NHL team.
Not worried, and if they do leave, good riddance.
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If Calgary were such a great market the building would be sold out every night.
It isn’t.
Yes Calgary has grown. The building has stayed the same size. So, maybe Calgary isn’t as good a hockey market as people think it is. Based on the energy level of the crowds (they suck) and happiness generally of the fan base, personally I think Flames fans are amongst the lowest 1/3 of the NHL. This team gets not a ton of volume support and part of the teams home ice problem is the awkward tension of having an extremely judgmental and quiet fan base sit on their hands.
I just don’t think Flames fans or Calgarians should be patting themselves on the back so much. Like, honestly? Calgarians and Flames fans need to be better.