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Originally Posted by HomerSPC
Tradition.
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And stability too, I'd argue. Calgary, Ottawa and I think maybe even BC ceased being community owned teams back in the 80s. In some ways it hindered the franchises a bit and cost them some stability.
Being a community owned team means that you get a lot of support from across the community... it generates a lot of goodwill. Fans also have the confidence of knowing that the team won't be held for ransom by an owner.