News Article: Bell Center May Receive Fans During Playoffs

[Adam Michaels]

This isn't a confirmation, but Dr. Arruda mentioned today the possibility that the Bell Center may be open to limited capacity for the playoffs.

Last week during the Habs' Telethon, Chantal Machabée interviewed Geoff Molson and he said that they are in talks with Santé Publique to be able to have fans in the building by the end of May or early June.

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[dinodebino]

This isn't a confirmation, but Dr. Arruda mentioned today the possibility that the Bell Center may be open to limited capacity for the playoffs.

Last week during the Habs' Telethon, Chantal Machabée interviewed Geoff Molson and he said that they are in talks with Santé Publique to be able to have fans in the building by the end of May or early June.

Just to mention that M. Arruda did not say 'probable'. Jeremy met des mots dans la bouche du docteur. He said that they were in discussions. And that he wouldn't give any timeline. Never even said 'bientôt'. Legault is putting pressure on la Santé Publique though. He clearly said so. He put allllll the pressure on Arruda during the press conference. Even smiling at him when he mentioned that he's regularly asking Arruda about it.

 

[Crusher117]

No reason we can't have fans in the stands if the follow the movie theater protocols, mask on the whole time, no food or drinks socially distanced. lets gooo!

 

[Hope Of Glory]

There's still the 9:30 curfew so afternoon playoff games confirmed?

 

[Adam Michaels]

Just to mention that M. Arruda did not say 'probable'. Jeremy met des mots dans la bouche du docteur. He said that they were in discussions. And that he wouldn't give any timeline. Never even said 'bientôt'. Legault is putting pressure on la Santé Publique though. He clearly said so. He put allllll the pressure on Arruda during the press conference. Even smiling at him when he mentioned that he's regularly asking Arruda about it.

Thanks for the clarification. I only went by the Tweet. I just tuned in to the press conference so I missed that part.

 

[dinodebino]

There's still the 9:30 curfew so afternoon playoff games confirmed?

Yeah, that too.

 

[dinodebino]

Thanks for the clarification. I only went by the Tweet. I just tuned in to the press conference so I missed that part.

Jeremy Filosa was wrong here, not you at all. But as always the case with some sports journalists, they tend to carry an agenda. He seems to have his.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Who in their right mind would pay good money to watch this Habs team play live?

200$ to maybe see 2 goals?

No thank you...

 

[Habs]

If they just put up a Walmart sign they should be good to go.

 

[jaffy27]

Who in their right mind would pay good money to watch this Habs team play live?

200$ to maybe see 2 goals?

No thank you...

I'm 100% going.....200$ for a ticket, and 100$ for hot dog and beers.....I'm so in!!!!

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I'm 100% going.....200$ for tickets, and 100$ for hot dog and beers.....I'm so in!!!!

You are laughing but I wouldnt be surprised if the cost of a ticket in the red alone would be around 200$ lmao

 

[jaffy27]

You are laughing but I wouldnt be surprised if the cost of a ticket in the red alone would be around 200$ lmao

Y’a.....i meant ticket without the “s”

 

[Big Empty]

You are laughing but I wouldnt be surprised if the cost of a ticket in the red alone would be around 200$ lmao

Playoff tickets in the reds especially with such a high demand and the low supply would probably be upwards of $800 per ticket

$200 is what it costs for a game versus Nashville on a Tuesday night.

 

[BLONG7]

Mol$on trying to pick up some extra $$$
Hopefully he gives MB a couple of bucks to get a freaking hair cut....

 

[Kriss E]

I'm 100% going.....200$ for a ticket, and 100$ for hot dog and beers.....I'm so in!!!!

Pass.
The fun of going to Bell center is because its packed, loud, intense crowd. Put 5k peeps in there...meh. Ever been to the Bell with a crowd that wasn't into it? Hella boring.

I get it from an activity level though..people are sick of being home.

 

[Kriss E]

No reason we can't have fans in the stands if the follow the movie theater protocols, mask on the whole time, no food or drinks socially distanced. lets gooo!

Should be the same for all businesses really.

 

[BarracudaMtl]

Who in their right mind would pay good money to watch this Habs team play live?

200$ to maybe see 2 goals?

No thank you...

I would. But only in June cause I live in Chile and the country have closed their borders.


** I hope its for Habs fans Only... (No Leafs fans allowed)

 

[Saundies]

I mean, if it's safe, why not? If it's not though and it's just the premiere wanting fans in the building for some reason, nah.

It's crazy, the States has so many vaccines that the New York Yankees are literally offering them to people who come to games (along with a free ticket for later).

"Come to the game, grab a jab, and cheer your team on!"

 

[ClasslessGuy]

They will need to allow gartering or you will see a major backfire on this one (government not the habs). Don't get me wrong I will try to get tickets...

 

[Kriss E]

They will need to allow gartering or you will see a major backfire on this one (government not the habs). Don't get me wrong I will try to get tickets...

They'll need to remove curfew and open up everything really. No terraces for restaurant...but go watch an indoor hockey game?..

 

[ClasslessGuy]

They'll need to remove curfew and open up everything really. No terraces for restaurant...but go watch an indoor hockey game?..

True, still have Christmas gift to give away lol maybe i'll get tickets with my family and do the exchange there.

 

[Big Empty]

Just got off the phone with a Bell Centre official.

This isn’t official or anything but it’s what I was told.

Entrance won’t necessarily be dependent on a vaccine card. A negative test or questioning will suffice.

It’s true that they had made the request for between 2000 - 4000 fans (Lavoie reported it), but it’s still pending government approval.

Priority to season ticket holders.

Pretty much what I expected to hear.

 

[Captain97]

I mean we are at the point in Ontario where 18 year Olds in high population areas can get vaccinated. We should be moving towards some normalcy, and having like 10% capacity in the bell centre doesn't sound crazy if a lot of people have their first shot.

 

[MasterD]

Allowing this without allowing for small outdoor gatherings to see family members would infuriate me.

 

[expy]

This would only apply in end of June-ish, so only if the Canadiens made the playoffs, and the second round.

By then I'd think that the curfew would be pushed back even further but not removed. Probably 11PM or midnight.