07-27-2018, 04:00 PM
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#61
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Parallex
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So if they're not going to talk about funding what the heck can they engage the public on before any AIP?
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Layouts, usage, features, location, access, concept?
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07-27-2018, 04:03 PM
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#62
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I believe in the Jays.
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Originally Posted by tkflames
Layouts, usage, features, location, access, concept?
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They're gonna talk about those without a funding agreement in place?
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07-27-2018, 04:18 PM
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#63
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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The nice thing about having a committee involved in the negotiations is that it's not just a single body deciding what's worth taking for public engagement. And they have clearer principles when they begin this round of discussions than they had earlier.
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07-27-2018, 05:03 PM
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#64
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I believe in the Jays.
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With all due respect Ryan... absent an accompanying list of definitions it's as clear as mud.
Last edited by Parallex; 07-27-2018 at 06:46 PM.
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07-27-2018, 07:45 PM
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#65
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Parallex
They're gonna talk about those without a funding agreement in place?
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I think they would be wise to discuss items related to usage, features, location and access as that information gets finalized.
If the value to the public is not sold up front and those on the fence about public funding are not properly engaged, it will be hard to negotiate the public $$. Hard liners pro and against public funding won't be swayed, but I believe there are a number of people (myself included) that would be comfortable with public funds if I can see the value to Calgarians outside NHL game hours.
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07-27-2018, 08:43 PM
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#66
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I agree with the poster who said Flames need to open up their books. No money until then.
That said let’s not kid ourselves. The Flames will get their arena and their favourable funding, that’s how this scam works.
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07-27-2018, 10:01 PM
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#67
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CP Gamemaster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The Gary
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Originally Posted by Poster
I agree with the poster who said Flames need to open up their books. No money until then.
That said let’s not kid ourselves. The Flames will get their arena and their favourable funding, that’s how this scam works.
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We'll see what the public appetite for "favorable funding" is when stories like this continue to come out:
https://deadspin.com/mariners-demand...-wo-1827920723
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07-27-2018, 10:23 PM
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#68
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I believe in the Jays.
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Originally Posted by Poster
That said let’s not kid ourselves. The Flames will get their arena and their favourable funding, that’s how this scam works.
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Yeah it really feels like Davison is angling to really #### us taxpayers over here so that he can rub shoulders with the Flames and associated bigwigs.
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07-27-2018, 10:42 PM
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#69
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First Line Centre
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It’s a positive sign that the City is moving in this direction, it’s teally how things should have been handles from the outset rather than the political sideshow that occurred. As long as Nenshi is kept as far away from the process as possible I’ll be optimistic.
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07-27-2018, 11:41 PM
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#70
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Franchise Player
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and i'll be happy is Ken King isn't part of the negotiations
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07-28-2018, 10:53 AM
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#71
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Nuje
If owning an NHL team is a money losing venture in a world where owners pay for their own arenas, well, then that's that, and the public can decide to subsidize professional sports.
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I don't think that should be the rationale behind any funding...to me owning a pro sports team is like owning a rare, vintage vehicle. Although its maintenance costs can be insanely expensive, it generally appreciates in value, and always holds an intrinsic value in its scarcity, and that as a rich dude, you get to own something that very few others can.
Public money should not be just to balance the costs associated with owning this luxury item. Of course, quantifying the public benefit is the challenge, but IMO the Flames profitability should be almost irrelevant to the discussion.
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Originally Posted by getbak
The Event Centre must be viable and sustainable as its own entity while contributing as part of a comprehensive master plan vision that supports The City of Calgary’s planning objectives and enhances our communities’ brand and reputation.
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Two more words requiring definitions.
An event centre in Calgary does not really seem sustainable with or without the Flames as an anchor tenant.
The Flames are apparently not sustainable without a free/heavily subsidized building.
0 + 0 =/= 3
Not really sure how we get to viable and sustainable
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08-30-2018, 10:52 AM
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#72
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Calgary
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Pinder and John Shannon were discussing the rumor that Murray Edwards has or is close to taking on a larger percentage of ownership of the team. I wonder how that will impact arena negotiations.
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08-30-2018, 11:22 AM
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#73
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RM14
Pinder and John Shannon were discussing the rumor that Murray Edwards has or is close to taking on a larger percentage of ownership of the team. I wonder how that will impact arena negotiations.
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Makes it easier to sell the team.
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08-30-2018, 11:31 AM
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#74
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Makes it easier to sell the team.
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Also involves more ownership of the Stampeders, Roughnecks, and Hitmen as well so I wouldn't read into this as necessarily making it easier to sell the team as Edwards likes being in the NHL club and I don't see him cashing out as he's already got plenty of money.
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08-30-2018, 11:36 AM
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#75
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
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I don't know the specifics of the ownership breakdown here, but I would imagine based off most other situations with multiple owners, that there's a threshold where once one owner acquires a certain percentage, all the other minority owners are forced to sell their share. So perhaps Murray is simply looking to take full control.
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08-30-2018, 11:38 AM
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#76
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I believe in the Jays.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RM14
Pinder and John Shannon were discussing the rumor that Murray Edwards has or is close to taking on a larger percentage of ownership of the team.
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If he's taking a larger percentage then whose taking a smaller one?
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08-30-2018, 11:38 AM
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#77
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Franchise Player
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Or maybe some of the minority owners want to cash out.
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08-30-2018, 11:42 AM
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#78
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Or maybe some of the minority owners want to cash out.
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This.
Quote:
Originally Posted by RM14
Pinder and John Shannon were discussing the rumor that Murray Edwards has or is close to taking on a larger percentage of ownership of the team. I wonder how that will impact arena negotiations.
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He's probably buying out Byron. The last of the OG's.
Last edited by cam_wmh; 08-30-2018 at 11:43 AM.
Reason: Checked the Flames website, and Byron Seaman isn't listed
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08-30-2018, 11:58 AM
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#79
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by powderjunkie
I don't think that should be the rationale behind any funding...to me owning a pro sports team is like owning a rare, vintage vehicle. Although its maintenance costs can be insanely expensive, it generally appreciates in value, and always holds an intrinsic value in its scarcity, and that as a rich dude, you get to own something that very few others can.
Public money should not be just to balance the costs associated with owning this luxury item. Of course, quantifying the public benefit is the challenge, but IMO the Flames profitability should be almost irrelevant to the discussion.
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Oh I agree that it shouldn't. I just think that were there, say, a plebiscite on the issue, we would have to know. I'd still be disappointed if people voted to subsidize the losses, but at least I'd be disappointed by informed people disagreeing with me. Right now they still pretend that it's a losing venture if they pay themselves. I don't believe them, but many people do.
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08-30-2018, 12:23 PM
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#80
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Or maybe some of the minority owners want to cash out.
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Which makes a degree of sense. These guys have made a TON of money on their investment since they purchased the team.
Theres all kinds of reasons to sell and theres just as many good reasons to consolidate ownership.
So many reasons in fact that its hard to really nail any down with any degree of accuracy.
Maybe Murray wants to relocate the Flames to London and they can play their games outdoors at Wembley and kick those No Good Tottenham Hotpurs squatters out into the rain!
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