Season ticket renewals grew , modestly , and the threat of a franchise move subsided .
The hockey club and arena remained reliant for several more years on the NHL 's so - called Canadian Assistance Program to smooth out the issues caused by a weak Canadian dollar .
Season ticket renewals grew , modestly , and the threat of a franchise move subsided , although the hockey club and arena remained reliant for several more years on the NHL 's so - called Canadian Assistance Program to smooth out the issues caused by a weak Canadian dollar .