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Originally Posted by Freeway
The Flames save money on not having to fly their development staff or management to and from Stockton (or Quad City or Glens Falls), and they can get better AHL veterans because they can stay in the same city and it makes life easier for their families. The efficiencies seemingly outweigh the challenges of playing in a saturated hockey market.
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The other part of it is the ability to hold a smaller roster for longer stretches in the season (20-21 players versus 23). This can save a team in actual dollars and also cap space in seasons where you're looking to maximize that.