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Originally Posted by esquire
I'm inclined to agree with you. I was perfectly happy watching hockey at Winnipeg Arena. But when you sign on to the NHL you are paying to play the game for better or for worse, which seems to mean arena replacements every 40 years on average. We're almost halfway there.
We effectively said no to that model back in the early 90s and you will recall the outcome.
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The model has changed though. And new arenas getting built aren't trying to hurdle past each other in terms of seating capacity.
MTS has a sweet spot in terms of capacity for this market, and from what I understand still has expansion capabilities for luxury boxes and the like from the rafters (that's the true $$ maker).
There is still many years of life left in that building, and plenty of flexibility available to make it work.
I also think it's criminal that they are replacing the 40 year old Saddledome in Calgary.
I get that the roof prevents
some concerts (maybe not a concern in the current and soon to be post COVID climate) - but that is an iconic building in a perfect location that could be reno'd back almost brand new for half the cost of replacing it.