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The old arena was an absolute nightmare to get to for 80% of attendees, causing not only problems for people going to the games, but also for anyone trying to get absolutely anywhere in the West end on a game night. To make matters worse, the public transit options available to the site were an absolute joke as well, and so unpleasant that absolutely no one would opt for that means of getting there. I work in Tourism and it is an absolute embarrassment to promote. Now that we have light rail (despite the hiccups) there is just no reason to drive a car to the game. Park along the rail route at any stop and save yourself a huge headache. I often use my experience in Vancouver of walking to the game and then home to buy a pizza etc as exactly what should be happening in Ottawa. It is an immensely positive development.

Uh oh. I keep telling them that if they move the arena downtown I will become a fan and buy tickets. Guess the bell tolls for me.

But will they make him do the bag skate??

Physical game bringing out the best in Podkokzin is great to see. Bodes well for future playoff games.

So are folks arguing we need to go back to the “Boston model”?

Does it count as PTSD if you still feel scared rather than excited every time the Canucks have a power play?

I will say this for the Wild. It is refreshing to loathe them instead of just being bored to death by them.

This reffing is an absolute joke.

What I wouldn’t give for Hoglander to score with a Michigan right now.

I could be wrong but it really looked to me like the leafs player kicked a skate out to deflect that pass from Boeser. Brutal all the same.

Lusty and Cumming are probably the wrong choice to put together in an intro.

Just signed on to say how biased and awful the commentators are. I figured probably no one had mentioned it yet.

Really liking what I am seeing from Burroughs lately. Throws some big hits and brings some much needed toughness. I think he is coming along.

Absolutely love Bruce mocking the media in the post-game interview. Haha he is an absolute gem.

Absolutely knew that Miller would ice this for us. He always plays so hard to make up for his mistakes.

Miller thinking to himself “Can’t take a penalty in the shootout suckers!”

Is Schenn legitimately a better d-man than we gave him credit for? He has been great for a few games now.

Miller is going to win this one for us or die trying.

I know not everyone was a fan of DJ Barron S but at least she didn’t play wedding music 24/7.

Happy for Lammiko Deserved one tonight for sure.

Petterson was looking for the pass. just kidding. He is going to get tit together.

Been catching up on the game, but I will say this is the first time in a long time that this looks like the team we hoped they were.

How long will it take for someone to say this for real? Less time than you would hope.

I think this is exactly why he is the right choice. Will provide some entertainment and help the players get back on track. if he hasn’t hit a home run by the time the new GM and President come in, he will be gone also before long.