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Originally Posted by jayswin
Pretty crazy to think that the Flames first started the process of securing a new arena in 2007. I mean the first delay was justified as they purchased the Stamps and wanted to reset with a plan involving a new football stadium, too.
But still, we're looking at 17-18 years from the Flames starting the new arena process to opening day.  |
I think the first delay was the flood. That hurt them.
They build a giant concrete water slide down to below ground level next to the river... I have to imagine that was flagged at some point prior to the flood.
I always believed that flood halted plans that were soon to be released.