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Originally Posted by curves2000
Vancouver does a much better job of promoting their team, engaging the fan base etc. The in game entertainment is also great whenever I have gone to see a Flames game at Rogers Arena. The content they put up online is way better, a lot more behind the scene stuff, a day in the life of (insert player, coach, trainer, team facility)
Player amenities at Rogers Arena seem to be much better as well as evidence by major renovations done over the course of the years. I recall the Dome underwent a reno in the locker rooms for the 2012 World Jr tournament and then we had the 2013 floods that resulted a in quick redo but not much else.
Vancouver may be no good but enough players, agents and other issues both with the team, organization and more highlight we are probably not very good either.
Z also probably doing a pot shot at the team since he wanted the big contract and wasn't going to get it here.
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The Flame getting a new arena will make a huge difference. Vancouver has a vastly superior ability to engage the fans in the arena. They have all sorts of LEDs, a great sound system, platforms to hold entertainment from, etc...
When I go to the Saddledome it just feels like any sounds are bouncing off hte concrete and directly into the front lobe of my brain. The closest thing they have to fan engagement are those flares they set off, which also have the effect of filing the concrete garage, that is the Saddledome, with all sorts of fumes.