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Old 09-21-2017, 03:13 PM   #1965
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Originally Posted by Makarov View Post
Honestly, why does this arena have to cost $550 million? Would a $350 million arena not do the trick? This question seems especially relevant considering how disposable these facilities have become.
Yeah, I don't really get that either. Here's how much every other Canadian NHL arena cost to build in 2016 dollars:

Edmonton: $480M
Montreal: $390M
Toronto: $366M
Ottawa: $246M
Vancouver: $235M
Winnipeg: $188M

Why is it seen as a given that Calgary needs a $500M+ facility?
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