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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn
Having to run all over town is the thing that isn't appealing to the players though. Because most rinks are multi use stadiums. You can't always have practice at the Dome. So having practice at the Dome one day, and then the next day at Winsport isn't appealing to the players. Having an off sight, dedicated practice facility with ample parking, your own locker, a lunch room, state of the art gym, player lounge, and unlimited ice time is what I understand most players want.
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Yes, they'll have all that in the new facility.
I guess I'm missing your original point. You said you don't understand why the Flames don't build a dedicated practice facility. A dedicated practice facility will be a key piece of the new building. Unlike a lot of teams whose practice facilities are a long distance from their home arena, the new practice facility will likely be connected directly to the main arena (I assume they'll use their regular dressing room and one door will lead to the arena and one to the practice rink), like they have in Columbus and the new Oilers' building.
Until the new building is open, they'll have to work with what they have available now.