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Originally Posted by Monahammer
I don't think anyone was trying to downplay the concert impact, but if all of you are so certain they do have a notable impact, why wouldn't the flames just want to own it and profit then? Damn guys, it's pretty obvious the business case isn't profitable for new digs, that's why the two sides are playing hot potato with the actual asset.
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That's not just my take, it's from media and others. Normally, a guy like Nenshi would promote the label of "Event Centre" versus "Arena" because the latter connotes just sports and not general entertainment. But because that labeling makes the CSEG argument about community benefit a little better be was (a) taking the opposite preference and (b) downplaying the label.
If the Flames don't own it, but only lease it they get the same profit BTW.