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Originally Posted by getbak
I've said this before, if the Flames won't come back to the table, it's time for the City to flip the script on them and do the whole "well, I guess we have to go look somewhere else" gambit that teams love to do. Set up meetings with AEG and Oak View Group and start talking to them about partnering on the construction/operation of the new arena.
As others have said, whether the Flames are playing in it or not, Calgary needs a new large venue for concerts and other events. Might as well get started on it.
If the City does this, I think we'd see the Flames back at the table PDQ.
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What developer is going to build an arena with no anchor tenant? Their first question will be about revenues. Concerts just don't provide what teams do.