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Originally Posted by Laner99
I've been to a few somewhat new arenas in the league (Dallas, LA, Philly) and one older one (MSG) and from what I have seen some must haves include:
Better concourses - I know a couple rinks I've been to have 2 levels of concourses. Making lots of room to move and less lines for the bathroom and beers. This is my biggest issue with the dome.
Larger lower bowl. Again lots of new rinks have massive lower bowls then a smaller 2nd level. The dome is the exact opposite, smaller lower bowl larger 2nd level. I know LA and MSG both have a great set up with nothing but a walkway and about a 7 foot wall separating the 1st and 2nd levels. Done very well. LA also did a great job with its suites being above the 2nd level. Great set up.
Parking - the dome is a ridiculous price and a mess to exit every game. There has to be a better way. And now they are digging up another large section of the lots making it even worse at the dome. Brutal.
Bigger lounge - duttons is about half the size it needs to be.
That's my hit list.
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Not anymore, the renovation completely changed that. The 200 level is now an actual balcony above the lower bowl. I haven't seen a hockey game in the new configuration, but from other events the sightlines are great. The concourses are also much improved.