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Post by 22Neufeld28 on Mar 10, 2010 15:35:42 GMT -5
Question,I know adding a last row has been discussed to death.But has anyone ever measured or know how much space there is up there? There is only approx 1ft 1/2 behind the last row of seating. Not enough for Standing room OR another row of seats. Thx Hendrix.Ive only sat in the upper bowl once.It just sounded like it was so easy to add a last row by plunking seats there,that I was kinda wondering why it already hadnt been done.Some pics ive seen look like it has more space then that.
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Post by pegger5 on Mar 10, 2010 16:04:29 GMT -5
They would add to the front over top of the lower bowl boxes. Thats where extra rows would be added but I doubt that will happen. I would say a ring of boxes will be added at the top like they did in Vancouver after the fact.
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Post by Hobble on Mar 10, 2010 20:12:16 GMT -5
If we have the richest man in Canada behind us, why aren't we capable of getting an expansion team?
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Post by Dcmac on Mar 16, 2010 23:43:10 GMT -5
If we have the richest man in Canada behind us, why aren't we capable of getting an expansion team? The NHL doesn't want 31 or 32 teams, the talent pool is already diluted.
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Post by bm1984 on Mar 18, 2010 17:11:24 GMT -5
Its actually a good thing that our arena is only 15,015. Its mentioned by some degree by Darren. Think of how hard its going to be to get tickets. Its not like Montreal or Chicago, where 21,000+ will be available. For those of you who say 15,015 is too small, I can guarantee you that at least 12 of the 30 teams this season aren't even pulling that number as an average, so we'd fall right into the middle of the league in terms of attendance. Expansion is an unnecessary cost they do not need to incur until the time is right. I agree with you in principle. If we have the right ticket prices then 15,050 sold out or near to being sold out 42 games of the year will provide good revenue. However, on your specifics, you're wrong. If the NHL was in Winnipeg this season, and we sold out every game, we would still be 25th/30 teams in terms of average attendance. I'm not saying this means we wouldn't make money and do fine, but your claim is off. Source: espn.go.com/nhl/attendance
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Post by vmchockey on Mar 18, 2010 18:04:39 GMT -5
Except we would ACTUALLY be pulling those numbers in.
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Post by bm1984 on Mar 18, 2010 22:21:34 GMT -5
Except we would ACTUALLY be pulling those numbers in. Attendance reflects tickets sold, not butts in seats. I eluded to this before, but yeah, we would probably have that amount of people there, and not have to rely on $25 tickets and give aways.
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Post by tsmof on Mar 20, 2010 9:36:58 GMT -5
Except we would ACTUALLY be pulling those numbers in. Attendance reflects tickets sold, not butts in seats. I eluded to this before, but yeah, we would probably have that amount of people there, and not have to rely on $25 tickets and give aways. Its actually tickets issued. I believe you about being 25th on your list, yet I think places doing well like Anaheim, Dallas, Colorado are still inflating their actual attendance. You can fudge the attendance numbers all you want, but what really counts is the revenue brought in from tickets/concessions. The salary cap will be going down next season, because revenue was down this season. So, how is it that Bettman claims to have a 92% fill rate and increased attendance, yet league revenue is down. So many of these teams have over-inflated their attendance... for what reason, I'm not sure... maybe for statisticians to have better numbers to play with. Point in case is still that 15,015 sold every night makes this a very marketable team. When tickets aren't available, your going to want them that much more. No arena expansion necessary. Its an unnecessary cost at this point.
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Post by WPGISNHL on Mar 20, 2010 20:39:32 GMT -5
Attendance reflects tickets sold, not butts in seats. Announced attendance reflects tickets "distributed". 7000 tickets sold 3000 tickets "sold at promotional discount" 5000 tickets given away as freebies (come and see our product...please) equals "15000 announced attendance" for the game. Ticket revenue in Phoenix for that game....$350K Ticket revenue in Winnipeg for that game....$1.1 million
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Post by Dcmac on Mar 21, 2010 1:26:49 GMT -5
Could we add standing room or no? I see the Wild pull in more than they're arena holds on some nights...
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Post by jetstar on Mar 21, 2010 22:28:54 GMT -5
Attendance reflects tickets sold, not butts in seats. Announced attendance reflects tickets "distributed". 7000 tickets sold 3000 tickets "sold at promotional discount" 5000 tickets given away as freebies (come and see our product...please) equals "15000 announced attendance" for the game. Ticket revenue in Phoenix for that game....$350K Ticket revenue in Winnipeg for that game....$1.1 million Moose Vs. Griffins 12,851
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Post by shtinky on May 13, 2010 10:46:24 GMT -5
OK, there have been so many hints and rumours floating around in both the MSM and blogosphere about the imminent possibility of construction work being carried out at MTSC in anticipation of the NHL returning (whether it's this year, next year, or whatever).
Has anyone seen or heard of ANY TANGIBLE EVIDENCE that would indicate there is work taking place there?
The City's online building permits service does not show anything is happening at 300 Portage, for what it's worth.
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Post by gee on May 13, 2010 12:27:42 GMT -5
If we have the richest man in Canada behind us, why aren't we capable of getting an expansion team? The NHL doesn't want 31 or 32 teams, the talent pool is already diluted. i would bet the nhl wants exactly 32 teams with 4 divisions of 8. but when they expand they'll really want to rake in the $ - my bet is las vegas - backed by a casino - and southern ontario.
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Post by Steener25 on May 13, 2010 13:58:41 GMT -5
Did any ever notice the color scheme of the MTS Centre? It is red brick, with white and blue. Those are not Moose colors. I wonder why TNSE chose those colors?
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Post by The Unknown Poster on May 13, 2010 14:01:48 GMT -5
Isnt every seat in the place forrest green? Ether the Jets new colours will be green or they will have to change every seat!
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Post by Jordy Ramone on May 13, 2010 14:07:39 GMT -5
Isnt every seat in the place forrest green? Ether the Jets new colours will be green or they will have to change every seat! yea but saddle domes seats are green...
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Post by Steener25 on May 13, 2010 15:18:38 GMT -5
Isnt every seat in the place forrest green? Ether the Jets new colours will be green or they will have to change every seat! yea but saddle domes seats are green... They are environmentally friendly ;D
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Post by White-Out on May 13, 2010 19:12:25 GMT -5
GM Place seats are Cranberry/red ... And the Canucks jerseys are green... Doesn't make any difference.
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Post by allthisgold on Nov 30, 2010 14:10:00 GMT -5
They would add to the front over top of the lower bowl boxes. Thats where extra rows would be added but I doubt that will happen. I would say a ring of boxes will be added at the top like they did in Vancouver after the fact. I don't think that would be a good idea. It is already difficult to see the near boards when you are sitting in the upper deck and another row in the front would further hinder the site lines. What I have heard (and this is second hand so I am not saying it is a fact or anything - merely mentioning it to see if anyone has considered it) is that the height of the luxury boxes would be reduced and they would be pushed back slightly. This would allows for an extra row or two at the top of the lower bowl. Apparently there have been plans drawn up for this (again, not saying it is true). Interesting though. At least these seats would be high revenue seats. Anyone think this would be possible?
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Post by jhendrix70 on Nov 30, 2010 16:08:40 GMT -5
What I have heard (and this is second hand so I am not saying it is a fact or anything - merely mentioning it to see if anyone has considered it) is that the height of the luxury boxes would be reduced and they would be pushed back slightly. This would allows for an extra row or two at the top of the lower bowl. Apparently there have been plans drawn up for this (again, not saying it is true). Interesting though. At least these seats would be high revenue seats. Anyone think this would be possible? In a short answer: No. I haven't seen those plans, nor does it really make too much sense to take away space from the most expensive seats in the house. It'll never happen and the cost VS doing it would more than likely not work.
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