Mackcanuck Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 http://www.tsn.ca/bettman-urges-new-arena-in-calgary-1.421368 Bettman urges new arena in Calgary CALGARY - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has told Calgary to get moving on a new arena for the Flames, but Mayor Naheed Nenshi says the city will not be hurried into a multi-million-dollar project. Bettman told the city's business community at a chamber of commerce event Monday there should be more urgency to get the project underway, particularly from city council. The 20,000-seat arena and 30,000-seat football stadium, part of the proposed CalgaryNEXT project, will cost an estimated $890 million. "I'm having trouble understanding why there hasn't been further progress on CalgaryNEXT," Bettman said. "No matter what anyone thinks of the proposed CalgaryNEXT project or the cost of the project, the cost is never going to be lower than it is today. "The longer it takes, the harder the task becomes. CalgaryNEXT needs to happen and as part of the broader project, the Flames need a new arena." The Scotiabank Saddledome, built in 1983, will be the oldest NHL arena when Canada celebrates its 150th birthday in 2017, he said. Bettman played the Edmonton card by comparing the Saddledome to the Alberta capital's new Rogers Place. "When Canada celebrates the 150th anniversary of its confederation, the Battle of Alberta hockey will still be legendary, but the Battle of Alberta arenas won't be close and that's no joke," he said. "The Oilers will have enjoyed their first full season at a transformational new arena." AND THE CGY MAYORS RESPONSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Nenshi's a boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Boom. Drops mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I might as well be the first.................... ................Does this mean Calgary gets an NHL team too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-PatLostInEdm Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Winter Soldier said: Nenshi's a boss. Probably watching what's going on in Edm and saying no damn way that's happening here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Shut up Bettman and fix the damn officiating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, Winter Soldier said: Nenshi's a boss. He really should be Supreme Leader of everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Naheeed Nenshi is a very cool guy. Relatives that live in Calgary have said nothing but good words about him. And he's a welcoming guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Maybe they will make a new arena in the shape of a 10 gallon hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, RonMexico said: Maybe they will make a new arena in the shape of a 10 gallon hat. 40 litres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, RonMexico said: Maybe they will make a new arena in the shape of a 10 gallon hat. 2 minutes ago, Mackcanuck said: 40 litres Pringles potato chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 When Calgary finally does get another arena I wonder if it too will look like a giant pringle chip.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 37 minutes ago, RonMexico said: Maybe they will make a new arena in the shape of a 10 gallon hat. 34 minutes ago, Mackcanuck said: 40 litres 31 minutes ago, Shift-4 said: Pringles potato chip Donald Trumps hair weave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 This is the proposed project, A CFL domed Stadium and an Arena for the Flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, Mackcanuck said: This is the proposed project, A CFL domed Stadium and an Arena for the Flames. So like a hybrid of BC Place and Rogers Arena? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Anyone think we need a new arena? as ours is most likely cursed.. Might as well move the team to Surrey or something lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhee Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I wish there was a way to give Nenshi a reputation point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Just out of curioisty, what is the lifecycle of an average arena before its considered time to get a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 This is my least favourite thing about professional sports leagues (and that is saying a lot). The arrogance about how the public should fund their private enterprises. Build your own freaking arenas. When it comes to giving out information or treating fans with respect during things like labour negotiations, suddenly it is a private business and we aren't entitled to anything or considered stakeholders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Loving Nenshi's response. It's no secret that the Flames need a new arena, but Bettman should keep his yap shut. It's not his place to tell a city what to do. This was nothing more then another veiled threat towards a Canadian team by the ratface commissioner. I remember how pissy Bettman was when the Jets returned. He made a veiled threat to move them as soon as they came to the city. This is nothing short of that as well. The man just loathes Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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