I just don't think that the people who think that a new building is just around the corner are being realistic.
The popular opinion is that once the Oilers secure funding for their building the Flames will pursue theirs. Well OK, Katz has been at it for about 5 years and he is no closer to getting a cheque in his hand than he was the day he started.
With the Saddledome it was easy. Once Calgary was granted the Olympics, construction started immediately. Slam dunk.
This is a totally different scenario. Murray Edwards wants a brand new, half a billion dollar building. Only one hitch.............. he doesn't want to pay for it. Don't be holding your breath on that one.
I'd say Calgary is at least 10 years away from a new hockey arena and that is fine with me because my game experience at the Saddledome is terrific.
Besides, if I was king of the world I would build a new football facility long before I took a wrecking ball to the Saddledome.
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