It would be interesting to know the financing structure for Edmonton, Vancouver, and Winterpig.
As a former Pegger and loyal Jets fan I remember all the brave talk about sticking up to the NHL and the Jets 1.0 owners etc. etc. in 1996.  The Jets left and very soon it sucked.  Their return to the Peg was a flat out modern day miracle.  People were ecstatic.
I don't like subsidizing fat cats.  However the C of Red people should think this through carefully.  Because if the plug is pulled and the Flames head to Seattle or wherever that door can close for a long time. Or forever.