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Originally Posted by howard_the_duck
If you look at average attendance figures for the last Flames 'rebuild', the drop-off was not all that significant.
I think the concerns about the 'Library' and 90's-like years are grossly overstated. Dating back to last off-season, there have been numerous polls showing the fanbase supports a rebuild.
Youthful enthusiasm and a vision they can sell will go a long way. Like other Canadian markets, Calgary can do it too. There is enough corporate support and steady ownership to see through a couple of lean seasons. Hell, even if they lose money for a couple of seasons, the growth in relative value of any sports franchise has to far exceed that.
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This.
The asset has tripled in value over the past 10 years, while receiving hundreds of $millions in public subsidies for a new rink.
If they choose to remain in mediocracy in order to avoid the risk of low attendance for 3 years, then we need new ownership who can see beyond the timeframe of 12 months (although, given the age of our owners, every month matters!).