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Originally Posted by FlamesAllTheWay
I would hope Mewata Amrouries wouldn't be bulldozed to the ground to make way for a new arena. But in a city that doesn't seem to mind tearing down some of it's more historic buildings, you never know. I'd have no idea how they'd make it work in there with the new LRT line + parking though.
I still think it will remain on the Stampede grounds and maybe move more towards Victoria Park station down there. There's already so much going on in that area with all of the casinos on the grounds, as well as the recent additions of Cowboys and another Melrose, plus all the condos going up nearby in East Village. Seems to make the most sense anyways versus something near Mewata or up near Airdrie as has also been rumoured. I have to wonder if Cowboys and/or Melrose know anything more about the situation, given what setting up shop there only to have the Flames relocated might do to their business in the area. But I'm no business man so who knows.
I seem to remember Ken King saying a little while back they were making progress on the new arena at about the same pace as the Oilers. They just weren't as vocal about it. Still wondering if that's the case.
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I think the Flames are about five years behind the Oilers. The Oilers first involved public city council discussion in 2008. One thing that could speed up the process, though, is if they use the Edmonton arena as a financial blueprint but I think that could be difficult as provincial funding will likely be indirect so they can't just expect the same amount from the province.