cobra427
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- May 6, 2012
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I have some inside info on this, a mod can pm me if they want me to verify, but VMC will not work, it seats 11200 for hockey, and the ice plant was sold after the mustangs left, it would require a complete rebuild of the floor to work and the AC would have serious issues with respect to blowing on the ice, and turning it to slush with a full house. Also there is no possibility of adding suites due to the construction of the roof and walls. In addition you are talking about a 50 year old facility everything from the seats to the bathrooms is held together with ductape and bailing wire. concessions would be a mess, again same problem with Beer and Soda lines, would need all new equipment and new lines retrofitted. VMS is like the Islanders barn if it had never been updated.
Totally agree, and Craig should have known about these issues. VMS was a bad arena 25 years ago for an NHL/NBA team. ASU/Sarver/Down town Phoenix/COG/the Tribe, will all see right through this if it is a negotiating ploy.