Glad I got to go to Edmonton this weekend to a concert at Rogers Arena. Same line ups at washrooms and slow drink service. Liked the wide open concourse however. Really felt like a Olympic stadium. So clean it was devoid of personality.
Anyways, I would welcome an arena like that here. Just not at any cost. I just felt that whole ice district had long term boondoggle written all over it. Its a very nice area transplanted into the middle of a dumpy downtown. I have a hard time seeing people fill the hotels outside event nights.
Anyways, Francis is a boob, but he maybe on to something. Could the Flames sell to an owner who keeps the team local for a few seasons then moves? Maybe, but I can’t see it.
I think there is a deal there but the Flames will have to suck up the fact Ken King botched this royally on timing. It cost them millions. Fire King and get back to the table. If a majority of council wants it it will happen Nenshi ego or not. He’s one vote.
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