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Locke · 09-21-2012, 12:29 PM

Granted, but the benefit of a soccer stadium is that the City would get the benefit of some of the revenue. Percentage of gate, concessions, etc.

The downside is that the City isnt in the business of running a sports arena, so they'd likely contract that out or make the team responsible for it.

The biggest issue with the Oilers' arena deal is that Katz wants the City to pony up cash but he wants to get all the hockey and non-hockey revenue that the arena generates.

09-21-2012, 12:29 PM	#268
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	Granted, but the benefit of a soccer stadium is that the City would get the benefit of some of the revenue. Percentage of gate, concessions, etc. The downside is that the City isnt in the business of running a sports arena, so they'd likely contract that out or make the team responsible for it. The biggest issue with the Oilers' arena deal is that Katz wants the City to pony up cash but he wants to get all the hockey and non-hockey revenue that the arena generates. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.