the most scenic location of any NHL team, hopefully it will be a building / development that fits with the river and the historical and visual setting.
I live in Ottawa, and close to the current arena. Even though it would be a longer trip for me to the new arena, I think having a new arena and more importantly a hockey “district”, would be a huge win for this city. Hotels, with places to eat, some entertainment and a hockey game all in the same place is a good thing. What is critical to this being successful though is to get the LRT running properly. LRT has been a complete joke and fumble of a project. There is currently 0 trust in city run transit. If they can fix that, the new arena has a really good chance of being successful.
Great news overall but I heard there'd only be around 15000 seats? I know ottawa doesn't sell out every game but that seems like a road to very expensive tickets, given that the average attendance last year was 17500 and it was a bad team that was located 30 mins outside of downtown with traffic. (This might not be true at all, if so my comment is irrelevant) Ottawa is a big hockey city... it would be a mistake to not have at the very least 17.5k seats
They didn't get out of the way. They did their job to prevent Mylnek from building a casino and misusing federal lands for his own personal gain. They did there job in making sure the right plan was in place for federal lands.
@@MrXanderii it’s only federal land cus there was a fire there a hundred years ago. These organizations are way too anal about their procedures. how long has this taken to come to fruition?
@@samuelbowlby1202you would have given in to Melnyk? It didn't take long with the new ownership because it was a good deal for everyone involved. The previous ownership was a huge problem
@@neilsunstrum933 A vibrant downtown core is far more important than the convenience of "out of town fans who drive". Besides, it will be far more convenient for fans who live in the core, so is it about choosing which fans are more important? Of course not? Fans are everywhere. You have to think logically. You build it where you get the most benefit. The centre of the city is the centre of where people are concentrated for living, working and enjoying. That's where you want to build your critical mass to build a vibrant city. When they built in Kanata 30 years ago, I knew it was a mistake. Lotsa free parking does not make for an exciting entertainment district where fans actually want to hang out before and after a game. If you want to build something special, it has to be downtown.
Went to the very first hockey game at the Palladium (at the time) and coming from Orléans at the time, it was insanely far. I live too far now (BC) but very happy it is closer than ever. Go Sens.. 🏒🏒🇨🇦
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the most scenic location of any NHL team, hopefully it will be a building / development that fits with the river and the historical and visual setting.
Let's Go! This will be so much better for the overall experience of going to a game and a big boost to the city in general.
I live in ottawa and I'm glad the NCC took the time and didn't rush s deal with Melnyk. This will be a much better plan
I too am glad that Scrooge McFuck isn't the one in charge of this
Awesome news for the Senators
Permits and community planning definitely take long especially for this large of a project
I live in Ottawa, and close to the current arena. Even though it would be a longer trip for me to the new arena, I think having a new arena and more importantly a hockey “district”, would be a huge win for this city. Hotels, with places to eat, some entertainment and a hockey game all in the same place is a good thing.
What is critical to this being successful though is to get the LRT running properly. LRT has been a complete joke and fumble of a project. There is currently 0 trust in city run transit. If they can fix that, the new arena has a really good chance of being successful.
It’s funny how quick and easy it came under a new ownership... Hmm wonder if we can do that eventually with a new team in Arizona then.
@@bostonwarrior4824 Would be shocked if the NHL went back to Arizona.
@@Brosc in like 10 years maybe
@@bostonwarrior4824I feel like 10 years in a good “cool down” time for that state and Pro hockey. Like a probation 😅
Great news overall but I heard there'd only be around 15000 seats?
I know ottawa doesn't sell out every game but that seems like a road to very expensive tickets, given that the average attendance last year was 17500 and it was a bad team that was located 30 mins outside of downtown with traffic.
(This might not be true at all, if so my comment is irrelevant)
Ottawa is a big hockey city... it would be a mistake to not have at the very least 17.5k seats
They haven't even designed the arena yet so I have no idea where you got that number
So when is the new arena opening? I hope this doesn't drag on and on.
GSG
The national capital commission finally got out of the way
They didn't get out of the way. They did their job to prevent Mylnek from building a casino and misusing federal lands for his own personal gain. They did there job in making sure the right plan was in place for federal lands.
@@MrXanderii it’s only federal land cus there was a fire there a hundred years ago. These organizations are way too anal about their procedures. how long has this taken to come to fruition?
NCC gets a bad rap. Lately they are the only reason downtown Ottawa gets anything nice.
@@alexanderfysh410 I fully agree. You certainly don't get it from the city
@@samuelbowlby1202you would have given in to Melnyk? It didn't take long with the new ownership because it was a good deal for everyone involved. The previous ownership was a huge problem
I’m not going downtown to watch a game. It was perfect in Kanata for those that live outside Ottawa. Got some years yet I guess.
As an Edmontonian, I can tell you that you should not underestimate the positive impact a downtown arena will have on your city.
Kanata was never a good place. Downtown will be fantastic with lots of transit available. Looking forward to this happening.
@@jackgunn1480 it may well benefit the city, but won't benefit the out-of-town fans that drive.
@@charlenecummings3181 Kanata is perfect for everyone driving to the game. Been to downtown arena's before and it's not for me.
@@neilsunstrum933 A vibrant downtown core is far more important than the convenience of "out of town fans who drive". Besides, it will be far more convenient for fans who live in the core, so is it about choosing which fans are more important? Of course not? Fans are everywhere. You have to think logically. You build it where you get the most benefit. The centre of the city is the centre of where people are concentrated for living, working and enjoying. That's where you want to build your critical mass to build a vibrant city. When they built in Kanata 30 years ago, I knew it was a mistake. Lotsa free parking does not make for an exciting entertainment district where fans actually want to hang out before and after a game. If you want to build something special, it has to be downtown.
The geo studies have been done for a long time already.
They don't deserve another arena, they play as well as the LRT runs.
@@ccl5141 quiet hater
@@black_panther527 The only good that comes out of the Senabores is the work they do for children.
Yet another way to waste money, the team can't fight their way out of a wet paper bag, they play as well as the Cities Wonderful LRT.
Shut up hater
Went to the very first hockey game at the Palladium (at the time) and coming from Orléans at the time, it was insanely far. I live too far now (BC) but very happy it is closer than ever. Go Sens.. 🏒🏒🇨🇦