Taking the convo here. One of the many reasons I dislike Rogers Place compared to Rexall place.
Quite simply one was designed for working folk to enjoy games in affordable seats and the new generation of Stadia/Arena are designed specifically with high price points in mind. No need or want for "Gallery" seating, get rid of that, maximize the amount of most expensive seats.
I smelled this miles away soon as the original Arena renderings were being discussed.
Ironically these facilities being built with public funding to ensure that less people can afford to go to events and unfortunately that less major events take place.
For me, and I gather for a lot of people sports and entertainment stopped being a thing when ticket prices flew over 100bucks. Now into thousands of bucks for some events.
"Funflation"
Pass, lots of other fun things to do that don't cost a new mortgage.
Biggest irony is that almost all the fantastic events, Stanley Cup wins etc took place at the old Arena, Rexall place, the one they're tearing down. An arena where it was costing 24bucks to see a SC game 7 win. Still have the ticket stubs. Got to see Kiss, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Police, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, etc at the old arena along with multiple SC wins. Didn't cost 2000 a ticket for any of it. It cost 1% of that.
