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Originally Posted by Finger Cookin
I feel like within 10-15 years of the Saddledome opening there was a construction wave across the NHL where most franchises had newer, better arenas even before the Dome limped along for another 25 years. I hope the new arena feels new and state of the art for longer than 10-15 years. Seems like a lot of the league will be poised for another wave of new/updated arenas shortly after the Flames' new one is finished.
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This is very true. Even in the early 2000’s the Dome was described as “the last of the old school rinks” to be built. It was a lot of concrete and seating for hockey, and that was it. In the 90’s they started building them to be more like malls and entertainment districts.
Then it went another entire generation 2000-2024 just being a relic. Now it’s reached embarassment status. Like an active reason NOT to come here as a player.
In another 20 years if it didn’t cave in, it might even reach “historical” status.
But let’s be honest.
It would totally cave in before then.