Stadiums & Arenas of Canada, Part 3 - Page 282

Djeffery · #**5621** Posted **Jan 20, 2022, 10:48 PM**

Funny how 2 years ago, Manfred saw no issue with this proposal lol. Probably the first giveaway to the union in negotiations, since there was no way the players would have been in favour anyway.

thurmas · #**5622** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 12:36 AM**

So now Montreal will have no new ballpark and no renovations for the big o to even host a grey cup or host world cup games. That's pretty sad for a city of Montreal 's stature and size.

Djeffery · #**5623** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 2:12 AM**

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So now Montreal will have no new ballpark and no renovations for the big o to even host a grey cup or host world cup games. That's pretty sad for a city of Montreal 's stature and size.

Unless the endgame is the Rays moving to Montreal permanently

thurmas · #**5624** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 2:14 AM**

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Unless the endgame is the Rays moving to Montreal permanently

Possible but Nashville Charlotte and Vegas are strong contenders as well and the currency is in their favor.

Djeffery · #**5625** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 2:55 AM**

My money would be on Nashville, I think they are pretty actively pursuing a team. Vegas is very likely the new home of the A's (good thing the Warriors got their new arena a couple years ago already, or Vegas might have made a clean sweep of Oakland teams lol).

But, I don't count Montreal out either.

thurmas · #**5626** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 3:07 AM**

Once Tampa and Oakland ballpark issues are settled mlb will likely expand to 32 teams as their presence in the growing us south is quite small with just 2 teams in Texas and 1 in Atlanta. Last I read Oakland sounds close now to actually building a new ballpark for the a's. Vegas Nashville Montreal and Charlotte are the contenders for expansion/relocation if Tampa relocates.

Brisket17 · #**5627** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 8:40 PM**

According to Bob Nightengale, MLB columnist in USA Today, Nashville & Montreal are MLB's top two expansion sites.

Given the hurdle cleared yesterday in Oakland regarding the Howard Terminal site, A's reporters/Oakland locals are saying they're about 3/4 of the way there.

Riding that momentum, I personally don't think the A's will go to Vegas; this seems like nothing more than a typical tactic that's been used for decades in sports.

thurmas · #**5628** Posted **Jan 21, 2022, 9:13 PM**

Bronfman interview yesterday he didn't sound too interested in expansion and wasn't sure if montreal could handle a full mlb schedule rather than the summertime shared city model. I think because expansion would probably be far more expensive

esquire · #**5629** Posted **Jan 22, 2022, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by thurmas

So now Montreal will have no new ballpark and no renovations for the big o to even host a grey cup or host world cup games. That's pretty sad for a city of Montreal 's stature and size.

That's interesting. It makes me wonder, what exactly is Olympic Stadium capable of handling these days? Is the roof project still on track? Is the intention to have it continue being used as a sports stadium for large events or are those days behind it?

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Bronfman interview yesterday he didn't sound too interested in expansion and wasn't sure if montreal could handle a full mlb schedule rather than the summertime shared city model. I think because expansion would probably be far more expensive

Not exactly a ringing endorsement IMO. I mean, Winnipeg could be a pretty good MLB city too if you let us have just the June, July and August games.

ericmacm · #**5630** Posted **Jan 22, 2022, 6:04 PM**

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Bronfman interview yesterday he didn't sound too interested in expansion and wasn't sure if montreal could handle a full mlb schedule rather than the summertime shared city model. I think because expansion would probably be far more expensive

I can't imagine that is what the MLB would want to hear from a potential ownership group trying to sell the league on Montreal lmao. What I am most surprised about is the fact that they actually believed the split city model would genuinely work best, and that it wasn't just a long-winded plan to move Tampa to Montreal.

JHikka · #**5631** Posted **Jan 22, 2022, 8:40 PM**

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I can't imagine that is what the MLB would want to hear from a potential ownership group trying to sell the league on Montreal lmao. What I am most surprised about is the fact that they actually believed the split city model would genuinely work best, and that it wasn't just a long-winded plan to move Tampa to Montreal.

The most surprising thing about the whole ordeal is that both the Rays ownershop and Bronfman thought their plan was solid and were shocked when the MLB shut the idea down. Bronfman going public with all of this doesn't help.

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That's interesting. It makes me wonder, what exactly is Olympic Stadium capable of handling these days? Is the roof project still on track? Is the intention to have it continue being used as a sports stadium for large events or are those days behind it?

Think the roof plan is still set for 2024 but who knows at this point. Check back in after Quebec's election this summer.

Coldrsx · #**5632** Posted **Jan 29, 2022, 3:41 PM**

Crusaders lay out plans for $80M Event Centre
Author of the article: Lindsay Morey
Publishing date:Jan 28, 2022

https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/new...m-event-centre

JHikka · #**5633** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 1:21 AM**

THF in Hamilton for Canada v USA

https://twitter.com/KristianJack/sta...58259659067394

savevp · #**5634** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 1:25 AM**

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THF in Hamilton for Canada v USA

https://twitter.com/KristianJack/sta...58259659067394

Not that I'm complaining, but it certainly appeared the attendance was above the 50% supposed limit. Commentators seemed to agree during the broadcast. What a wonderful atmosphere, anyhow.

jonny24 · #**5635** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 1:34 AM**

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Not that I'm complaining, but it certainly appeared the attendance was above the 50% supposed limit. Commentators seemed to agree during the broadcast. What a wonderful atmosphere, anyhow.

Good for them if they got more people in!

Maybe they quietly relaxed some rules for the game? The bar around the corner from me was open, which I thought they weren't allowed to be until tomorow?

Lots of people out celebrating!

JHikka · #**5636** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 2:20 AM**

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Not that I'm complaining, but it certainly appeared the attendance was above the 50% supposed limit. Commentators seemed to agree during the broadcast. What a wonderful atmosphere, anyhow.

I think it's funny that the broadcasters, the manager, and the CSA president all kept repeating the line "12,000 fans" over and over again to make sure we knew that totally, definitely, there was not any more than that in the stadium.

Atmosphere was great. Hats off to Hamilton.

Berklon · #**5637** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 2:55 AM**

Yeah, no way there were only 12k there. I would say around 19-20k.

They dodged a bullet because just yesterday it was -11 with a windchill of -21. By comparison, today was balmy.

esquire · #**5638** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 3:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Crusaders lay out plans for $80M Event Centre
Author of the article: Lindsay Morey
Publishing date:Jan 28, 2022

https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/new...m-event-centre

Man, $80 million for a junior A arena. That is something. Although even the existing Sherwood Park Arena is pretty good... it makes Winnipeg's two junior A MJHL barns look like practice rinks.

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Yeah, no way there were only 12k there. I would say around 19-20k.

They dodged a bullet because just yesterday it was -11 with a windchill of -21. By comparison, today was balmy.

I'm surprised that there are capacity limits for outdoor venues at all at this point in the pandemic, with so many people being vaccinated... I don't recall any outdoor CFL/CPL/MLS stadiums having any covid-related capacity limits since the final days of the CPL bubble in the early summer when attendance at IG Field was capped at 2,000.

JHikka · #**5639** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 3:57 PM**

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I'm surprised that there are capacity limits for outdoor venues at all at this point in the pandemic, with so many people being vaccinated... I don't recall any outdoor CFL/CPL/MLS stadiums having any covid-related capacity limits since the final days of the CPL bubble in the early summer when attendance at IG Field was capped at 2,000.

MLS teams had to start the 2021 season in the US and had capacity restrictions for a good portion of their seasons. CFL teams, in Ontario at least, had capacity restrictions for half of their season.

WhipperSnapper · #**5640** Posted **Jan 31, 2022, 4:19 PM**

I don't really have an opinion on capacities. I am one to err on the side of caution. I don't mind Ontario has been super conservative in pandemic protocols. People are still dying and spread only contributes to the chance of new variants nullifying the billions spent on vaccines. With that said, I'm ready to return to a greater sense of normality even if risks of spread are higher. It's been years. It's not going away until everyone, globally, is vaccinated which is not going to happen

Hospitalizations have been up in Ontario. Two shots isn't that effective against Omicron. You really need three to be say you are vaccinated.

77th ranked team in first place