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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
It's essentially being forced on the Flames but instead of embracing it, they are trying the retool method. I disagree about the goal of most owners is to make money. It's a hobby for most of them and it's only teams like the Flames and Jets as far as I can see that try to run their teams like a for profit business. The reality is that even if they don't make money on a year to year basis (usually cooked books for tax purposes), the ascending value of the organizations totally negates those losses. Rich billionaires wouldn't be lining up to buy NHL teams if there was any risk of money loss associated with ownership. Say what you want about Katz but he's been willing to do whatever it takes to win a cup and now he's in the Stanley Cup final. It's the stark difference between Flames and Oilers ownership.
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Such as what? Spending at or close to the cap like every other decent owner and sucking harder than nearly every team in the league for 10+ years? Had they not got completely lucky winning the McDavid lottery which they had no business winning they wouldn't even be a playoff team.
Right or wrong, you can say a lot of things about Edmonton, but applauding the path ownership took through that gong show is bizarre. This isn't to say Calgary's ownership is a beacon of light at all. Two extremes of the pendulum really, but in reality the Oilers could and rightfully should get clowned by the Panthers and does 1 finals appearance make all the pain and suffering worth it? I don't exactly see a dynasty brewing up North and they certainly can't continue paying 3 players the bulk of their payroll. Really it's more a case of finally getting an easier path to the finals and not having to play heavy teams like Vegas and Colorado.