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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

I’m trying to really understand what the grand benefit of having the new arena is, and I haven’t really been presented with a lot of compelling reasons. My wife’s family came to town in December for the Bruins game and wondered why we needed a new building. Here’s what I am under the impression on the “need” for it, is this an accurate fulsome list or are there more?

- bathroom lines are faster or negligible
- roof maybe doesn’t collapse one day? Maybe? Is this true? Read something about the roof crumbling
- building is nicer to look at

That about sum it up? And for this we get wildly increased ticket prices (see: Oilers), less parking, and more construction for a few years.

Seems like the Flames and their owners get a lot of cool stuff but just not sure what average Joe guy gets.

More luxury suites.$$$$$