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T-Dog · 11-12-2018, 10:15 PM

I haven't read through all 31 pages of this thread, so apologies if it's been discussed elsewhere - I'm wondering what the likelihood is that the money earmarked for "upgrades" to the Saddledome and McMahon Stadium could be used towards hammering out a deal with the Flames to build new? Really seems like a waste to spend money upgrading facilities that could potentially been torn down in a few years. Would hosting the Olympics be a catalyst to actually build a new stadium and arena? If we had some sense that this would be the case, I'd be more inclined to get on board with an Olympic bid.

11-12-2018, 10:15 PM	#618
T-Dog Backup Goalie Join Date: Sep 2009 Exp:	I haven't read through all 31 pages of this thread, so apologies if it's been discussed elsewhere - I'm wondering what the likelihood is that the money earmarked for "upgrades" to the Saddledome and McMahon Stadium could be used towards hammering out a deal with the Flames to build new? Really seems like a waste to spend money upgrading facilities that could potentially been torn down in a few years. Would hosting the Olympics be a catalyst to actually build a new stadium and arena? If we had some sense that this would be the case, I'd be more inclined to get on board with an Olympic bid.