Per Friedman on HNIC.
They didn't talk about the venue. Rogers centre with the roof open?
BMO is probably too small.
What other options are there?
It'll be BMO.
It's been renovated to seat roughly 40,000 people
Is this the winter classic? Or two outdoor games on the same day?
Rogers Center would be ideal, but I believe it was said the roof can't open in the winter.
It would damage the ventilation or something.
Not surprised by this. It had to be done, regardless of what they call it. I was hoping for a different original six opponent though.
As for the venue, it will definitely be at BMO. It will be modified to fit 40,000 seats. It will be more intimate, and the sightlines are going to be great for an outdoor game.
this^ the sightlines of the CN Tower and the downtown core are going to be amazing
Leafs go Jan 1st, Winter Classic is on the 2nd on the Monday.
A vast majority of the sight lines are being blocked by the additional deck of seating though.
Still should have a good view of the tower
The game is almost a year away I'm sure Rogers and MLSE are rich enough to come up with something to modify roof of the Rogers Centre so they can have it open for the game. It will help them to accommodate future outdoor games which will only result in more cash grab.
The game is almost a year away I'm sure Rogers and MLSE are rich enough to come up with something to modify roof of the Rogers Centre so they can have it open for the game. It will help them to accommodate future outdoor games which will only result in more cash grab.
What? Why would they do that?
The game is almost a year away I'm sure Rogers and MLSE are rich enough to come up with something to modify roof of the Rogers Centre so they can have it open for the game. It will help them to accommodate future outdoor games which will only result in more cash grab.