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Old 03-01-2017, 05:55 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by sureLoss View Post
That philosphy never made any sense.

It costs $2.7 million / year to operate the Thunder. The only Flames prospects full time down there this year are McDonald, Pollock, and Falkovsky. So much better use for that money from a business standpoint and a player development standpoint.
I don't think operating costs equal a loss, paid attendance and other revenue would subtract from that, no.

The number of players sent there could also be expanded. The Heat have 9 defencemen, 16 forwards and 3 goalies, leaving no room to call up anyone from the Thunder.

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Under the current model, the Thunder have $2.7 million in operating costs. Self-sufficiency remains the goal and merging operation of the team and building will help lower the combined costs. So this campaign should not be a one-time thing.
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