Jet_91 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Guess I'm the only one who thinks it looks stupid and seriously lame for a hockey arena. Looks like an art gallery or a museum. Also give that thing 20-30 years and it'll look incredibly dated. I love a traditional looking arena like Rogers or the Colosseum that just screams hockey. Not a big blob of crap that makes you feel you're going to go see some interpretative art... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllHailSmyl Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Best arena in the NHL once it's built. Roger's look pretty lame but it functions well and is in a pretty good location. * and it's old so you can't really diss it (I feel for NJD & PIT). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greene02 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Guess I'm the only one who thinks it looks stupid and seriously lame for a hockey arena. Looks like an art gallery or a museum. Also give that thing 20-30 years and it'll look incredibly dated. I love a traditional looking arena like Rogers or the Colosseum that just screams hockey. Not a big blob of crap that makes you feel you're going to go see some interpretative art... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banned01 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Few funny names in this link... Jabba's Hut / The Shiny Sperm / Oil Tailing Pond / Glowing Tampon http://www.matchstic...ew-oilers-arena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Cool looking building, but would look better against Vancouver's skyline. No offense Edmonton, it's just that this building will look like a diamond lodged into a thick, steamy turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 It's not even 20 yet (first Canucks season there was 95/96) Just to compare, I'll list the arenas from newest to oldest: Consol Energy Center (Pittsburgh Penguins) - 2010 Prudential Center (New Jersey Devils) - 2007 MTS Centre (Winnipeg Jets) - 2004 Jobing.com Arena (Phoenix Coyotes) - 2003 American Airlines Center (Dallas Stars) - 2001 Nationwide Arena (Columbus Blue Jackets) - 2000 Xcel Energy Center (Minnesota Wild) - 2000 Staples Center (Los Angeles Kings) - 1999 Air Canada Centre (Toronto Maple Leafs) - 1999 PNC Arena (Carolina Hurricanes) - 1999 Pepsi Center (Colorado Avalanche) - 1999 BankAtlantic Center (Florida Panthers) - 1998 Verizon Center (Washington Capitals) - 1997 Tampa Bay Times Forum (Tampa Bay Lightning) - 1996 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia Flyers) - 1996 First Niagra Center (Buffalo Sabres) - 1996 Bell Centre (Montreal Canadiens) - 1996 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa Senators) - 1996 Bridgestone Arena (Nashville Predators) - 1996 Rogers Arena (Vancouver Canucks) - 1995 TD Garden (Boston Bruins) - 1995 United Center (Chicago Blackhawks) - 1994 Scottrade Center (St. Louis Blues) - 1994 Honda Center (Anahiem Ducks) - 1993 HP Pavilion at San Jose (San Jose Sharks) - 1993 Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary Flames) - 1983 Joe Louis Arena (Detroit Red Wings) - 1979 Rexall Place (Edmonton Oilers) - 1974 Nassau Veterans Memorial Arena (New York Islanders) - 1972 Madison Square Garden (New York Rangers) - 1968 Considering 18 arenas (over half) were built in the 90's, the Canucks are on par with the NHL average in terms of age in arena. Only 7 teams have arenas built in 2000 or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2016 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Has anyone been to the renovated MSG? How were the renovations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJokinen! Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 It looks like the head of a giant golf club. Coincidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewah Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Let's just skip the entire arguement and get to the end of it: 5 cups. There done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 When you walk into a room, everyone walks out. 80s was a long time ago. Kinda stupid to compare the eras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afesposit Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Yet they still won't be able to attract quality RFA's... Chris Pronger's wife said she doesn't care if they name the arena after her... She's not living in Edmonton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hosswolf Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Guess I'm the only one who thinks it looks stupid and seriously lame for a hockey arena. Looks like an art gallery or a museum. Also give that thing 20-30 years and it'll look incredibly dated. I love a traditional looking arena like Rogers or the Colosseum that just screams hockey. Not a big blob of crap that makes you feel you're going to go see some interpretative art... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banned01 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Guess I'm the only one who thinks it looks stupid and seriously lame for a hockey arena. Looks like an art gallery or a museum. Also give that thing 20-30 years and it'll look incredibly dated. I love a traditional looking arena like Rogers or the Colosseum that just screams hockey. Not a big blob of crap that makes you feel you're going to go see some interpretative art... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sularetal Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 When you walk into a room, everyone walks out. 80s was a long time ago. Kinda stupid to compare the eras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBossy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 And the plot thickens on the proposed new arena: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=405646 I lived in Edmonton couple years ago and I think city council did this to themselves and Katz holds all the cards and knows it. Like almost all municipalities Edmonton really needs to revitalize their downtown and what better way than a new arena. Katz can always threaten to move the team and lets be honest - as much as it sucks the city of Edmonton needs the Oilers more than the Oilers need Edmonton. With that said I find it ironic a BILLIONAIRE needs public money to build an arena. Then again thats how most people become rich - using other people's money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Pretty cool, definitely would look awesome, I love the optimism of the fake buildings that have been added in the future though. To those that are ripping Rexall it's on of the oldest buildings and they've been trying to replace it for awhile. As someone mentioned Pacific was comparable. ^ Then again thats how most people become rich - using other people's money Ain't that the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 And the plot thickens on the proposed new arena: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=405646 I lived in Edmonton couple years ago and I think city council did this to themselves and Katz holds all the cards and knows it. Like almost all municipalities Edmonton really needs to revitalize their downtown and what better way than a new arena. Katz can always threaten to move the team and lets be honest - as much as it sucks the city of Edmonton needs the Oilers more than the Oilers need Edmonton. With that said I find it ironic a BILLIONAIRE needs public money to build an arena. Then again thats how most people become rich - using other people's money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodee Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Yet they still won't be able to attract quality RFA's... Chris Pronger's wife said she doesn't care if they name the arena after her... She's not living in Edmonton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Bill Daly on new Oilers arena situation. “I don’t think concern (for the project) would be the right word”: EDMONTON - Deputy commissioner Bill Daly isn’t taking sides in the Edmonton Arena debate. The only thing he and the NHL are hoping for is a good deal that results in a rink. “I don’t think concern (for the project) would be the right word,” he said during a break in Friday’s hearing with the Alberta Labour Relations Board. “But obviously we’re keeping informed on it. “The commissioner has regular communications with Mr. Katz. He has been in contact with Mayor Mandel. We’ll continue to monitor; our role is to be as helpful to the process as we can be.” Despite hitting a very rocky patch in the last few days with Mandel calling on Katz to let the people of Edmonton see what he’s really asking for, and Katz refusing, Daly doesn’t think the project is coming off the rails. “There’s a lot of issues like this where you get into important, detailed expensive negotiations and you hit roadblocks along the way. Hopefully we’re able to successfully navigate those roadblocks.” http://www.edmontonsun.com/2012/09/21/daly-neutral-on-new-oilers-arena-deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 She should get a heads up. The wife should always follow the husband if it furthers his career and it is the best interests of the family. She comes over as a spoiled brat devoid of reality coming out with a statement like that. I hope she doesn't bring her kids up like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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