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Originally Posted by flameswin
Barcley's centre wasn't designed for hockey, but they will make some serious cash off the stunning, expensive suites at that arena. The capacity for hockey is 14500, I believe, so yes, they'll lose a couple thousand nosebleed seats that most arenas have. But this arena is a money maker for the high-end seats and luxury boxes, which is the direction most sports teams are going in anyways.
Even a team like the Flames is reducing capacity in their new arena, focusing instead on lower bowl/suite revenue. I realize going from 19289 to 18000 (or whatever they decide on) isn't as drastic as 14500, but like the Jets (15004), if the Islanders can sell out all the seats and luxury boxes, they'll be laughing.
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But the footprint of the ice will make viewing at the game look awkward since one side is gonna have such little seating, and make it look like ice doesn't belong in their at all. I feel it will give an 'amateur feel' and may actually hurt revenue, due to those with money not really wanting to spend money to see the game there.