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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Meghan Potkins
@mpotkins
Coun. Keating says it would be "extremely easy" for him now to take from arena to restore Green Line funding. Keating said the Green Line "must live within its financial mandate" and that he cannot support "cancelling one project to prop up another."
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Fiscal prudence --> Logic vs Grand Standing. Bravo, Mr Keating.
Really, I'm not too invested either way into new vs old...
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Originally Posted by Bingo
First off don't know what a "regular" fan is ... but I guess as an Oiler fan you're taking some queues from Lowe (yeah I'm kidding)
But I'm not sure I'd call it bells and whistles.
Having been in 9-10 NHL rinks in the past 5 years or so the Saddledome is the only place I've been where simple things are a no go
- can you go see a buddy at the other side of the arena at an intermission? No
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I've only been to a few. Certainly couldn't do that at MSG, which is often regarded as the pinnacle of Arena experiences.
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- can you go to the bathroom and still have time to pick up a beer? No
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Agreed.
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- should you leave early every game to avoid getting stuck in a cattle gate? Maybe
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I can be quite impatient and I've never left early because of the Saddledome exit experience. It may cost you an extra 2-5 minutes.
I HAVE though, because of the transit/driving exiting options. I'm not confident those will be remediated with the new building.
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These aren't bells and whistles. The building has great sight lines, but the social aspect of going to a hockey game is almost rendered impossible with the design.
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Social aspect is rendered impossible? NOW THAT is some hyperbole.
Why ever go?
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Do I want to spend double to go to a game? Probably not, but I'd certainly pay more.
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Certainly valid.
So really this is about the bathroom, concession, and seating being met with more expedient & premium experiences. Coupled with more boxes I imagine too.