Awkward Comparison of the Day
by Jonathan Willis on May 7, 2009 1:36 PM MDT
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Here's a pair of fun quotes from a local newspaper:
The emergence of Rexall Place as a top-tier venue for concerts and other events -- Pollstar magazine ranked it 12th worldwide in 2007, in terms of ticket sales -- has helped Northlands cement its status as one of the country's premier players in the entertainment and trade-show business.
- Gary Lamphier, Edmonton Journal, May 7th
Although Huntley didn't utter a word about the prospect of a new downtown arena eventually replacing the aging and undersized Rexall Place, he didn't have to. It was on everyone's mind, including that of Oilers president Patrick LaForge.
- Gary Lamphier, Edmonton Journal, May 7th
It's not precisely a contradiction in terms, but describing the same arena as "a top-tier venue for concerts and other events" and "aging and undersized" in the same article definitely fits into the sending mixed messages file.
Seeing as I don't live in Edmonton, or even Alberta, I really could care less how many tax dollars end up being spent to provide a new home to the Oilers; in fact, as someone who wants to see the Oilers be as profitable as possible, I might even lean toward spending all that money that isn't coming out of my pocket.
On the other hand, I don't think anyone should be blinded by the way Laforge & Co. or Gary Bettman talk; a new arena is not about neccessity in any way. A new arena serves to maximize revenue for the Oilers - nothing more.
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revenues aside
… even though that is really the name of the game.
a new building would just be friendlier to fans in more seating and bigger concourses.
friendlier to the wallets? that’s a different story.
love, mike
I take a similar view in that I’m fairly neutral on the matter and don’t feel the need to involve myself in the vitriol-laden arguments on the Oilogosphere.
As an Edmontonian generally I am however of the view that the city will need another venue at some point in my lifetime. If we want to continue moving the city toward being an urban metropolis rather than merely a rather large city built like a small one I think it’s reasonable to talk about working on a second venue.
Inquiring minds wanna know
Isn’t hs name Gary?
Other than McKinnon, you won’t see a bigger “New Rexal Universiade Pavillion” booster than Lamphier.
Isn’t hs name Gary?
Well now, that’s embarrassing.
It's only my opinion, but it's right.
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