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Originally Posted by Realtor 1
I wonder if it would make more sense to bring in a NBA and NHL team at the same time. Sharing the same arena would cut costs + it gives a bit more incentive for people to travel based on a sports trip. While most of us on CP would plan a trip around the flames, you have to think that other fan bases could care less. By bringing in a NBA team, you essentially open yourself to any NBA fan who would plan a trip around their favorite team.
And while I am not a huge NBA fan myself, I would go down for the flames and if possible, catch a nba game and I assume it would be vice versa for someone going to watch a nba game.
Also, I know nothing of the arena being built but one would assume it is very suite heavy. Similar to Atlanta I believe it was? I think it would be easy to sell out suite season tickets to clubs and hotels for their high rollers.
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I think it would be a very bad idea for the NBA and NHL to go in at the same time. Especially for the NHL.
The best scenario for the NHL to build a local fan base is if they are the only pro sports option in town.
Also unclear how sharing an arena would cut costs.