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FlamesAddiction · 09-14-2021, 06:45 PM

The biggest issue with luring players right now is that there is very little hype around the team. Having a top young player would go a long way. Getting a new arena with alluring player clubhouse amenities would be beneficial as well. Take Pittsburgh as an example. Before they had Crosby and a new arena, and after the peak Lemieux years, it wasn’t a top draw either. The same factors probably even make Edmonton a place some players will settle for. The Flames have almost nothing going for them at the moment. It will turnaround at some point, but not without going through some hard times.

I also can’t stress how much NMCs and NTCs hurt the level playing field in the NHL for some teams, the Flames being one of those.

09-14-2021, 06:45 PM	#60
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	The biggest issue with luring players right now is that there is very little hype around the team. Having a top young player would go a long way. Getting a new arena with alluring player clubhouse amenities would be beneficial as well. Take Pittsburgh as an example. Before they had Crosby and a new arena, and after the peak Lemieux years, it wasn’t a top draw either. The same factors probably even make Edmonton a place some players will settle for. The Flames have almost nothing going for them at the moment. It will turnaround at some point, but not without going through some hard times. I also can’t stress how much NMCs and NTCs hurt the level playing field in the NHL for some teams, the Flames being one of those. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."