New arena construction updates

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

3 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

LCA Will Replace All 18,600 Red Seats With Black Ones

In an attempt to appear less empty. Sad!

Sounds like something Vince McMahon would do.  It'd be nice if we could replace Chris Ilitch's empty brain with that of an owner who actually has a clue and wants to win.  

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

5 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

LCA Will Replace All 18,600 Red Seats With Black Ones

In an attempt to appear less empty. Sad!

So spending millions of dollars to swap out empty seats makes more sense than lowering ticket prices to actually put butts in those seats?

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

I liked the red seats

[F.Michael 4,590]

9 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

So spending millions of dollars to swap out empty seats makes more sense than lowering ticket prices to actually put butts in those seats?

QFT!

I have yet to attend a game at the LCA, but I can only imagine what the cost of concessions are as well.

I took the family to St.Louis for a game against the Sharks this past spring - much cheaper tickets, and 2 quality NHL teams played that night...I have no regrets.

[BigWillieStyle 662]

14 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

So spending millions of dollars to swap out empty seats makes more sense than lowering ticket prices to actually put butts in those seats?

Probably from an accountants view, yes it does. They'll be able to write off a good deal of the costs for improvements. They wouldn't get any tax advantages in lowering ticket prices. 

 

And, the problem isn't with unsold seats. It's that no one is buying them on the resale market. All of those empty seats are already sold, it's just getting someone to sit their ass in them. It also doesn't help that all of those empty seats around center ice are part of the clubs that have unlimited food and drinks, right down the portal, 15 feet from the arena seats. Did I forget to mention the leather couches, and TV's everywhere you look? It's like they took The Olympia Club, and then built 3 of them, The Players, West, and East, and they wonder why the arena seats are empty. 

 

It was like that all last year. I can't imagine anything has changed since then. I missed the preseason, and the home opener, because I spent a little bit longer than planned, sailing home from training camp, but I'm expecting to see more of the same Thursday night against Tarranna. Maybe some Leafs fans will have sprung for some good seats, and actually make the place look full for a change. 

 

Wouldn't it be easier to just project hologram images of people in the stands to make it look full?

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

2 hours ago, BigWillieStyle said:

Probably from an accountants view, yes it does. They'll be able to write off a good deal of the costs for improvements. They wouldn't get any tax advantages in lowering ticket prices. 

 

And, the problem isn't with unsold seats. It's that no one is buying them on the resale market. All of those empty seats are already sold, it's just getting someone to sit their ass in them. It also doesn't help that all of those empty seats around center ice are part of the clubs that have unlimited food and drinks, right down the portal, 15 feet from the arena seats. Did I forget to mention the leather couches, and TV's everywhere you look? It's like they took The Olympia Club, and then built 3 of them, The Players, West, and East, and they wonder why the arena seats are empty. 

 

It was like that all last year. I can't imagine anything has changed since then. I missed the preseason, and the home opener, because I spent a little bit longer than planned, sailing home from training camp, but I'm expecting to see more of the same Thursday night against Tarranna. Maybe some Leafs fans will have sprung for some good seats, and actually make the place look full for a change. 

 

Wouldn't it be easier to just project hologram images of people in the stands to make it look full?

I tell you when I go to watch a game, I go to watch THE GAME.  I don't meander around, or go to the bathroom (I make sure I go before the game), or buy anything whether food or souvenirs, because I don't want to miss one bit of the action on the ice. 

[F.Michael 4,590]

1 hour ago, Hockeymom1960 said:

I tell you when I go to watch a game, I go to watch THE GAME.  I don't meander around, or go to the bathroom (I make sure I go before the game), or buy anything whether food or souvenirs, because I don't want to miss one bit of the action on the ice. 

You're an old school fan 

I recall the Chicago Stadium...Went to a handful of games there...Upon entering the that old barn - you were literally 'corralled' to your seat, or in my case standing room.

There really wasn't a concourse per say - just an area where you went to the bathroom, and a few 'windows' for purchasing food/drinks/etc.

Today the owners want to separate us from our $$$ once we enter their establishment; numerous options to pick, and choose from along the vast concourse.

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

5 hours ago, BigWillieStyle said:

Probably from an accountants view, yes it does. They'll be able to write off a good deal of the costs for improvements. They wouldn't get any tax advantages in lowering ticket prices. 

 

And, the problem isn't with unsold seats. It's that no one is buying them on the resale market. All of those empty seats are already sold, it's just getting someone to sit their ass in them. It also doesn't help that all of those empty seats around center ice are part of the clubs that have unlimited food and drinks, right down the portal, 15 feet from the arena seats. Did I forget to mention the leather couches, and TV's everywhere you look? It's like they took The Olympia Club, and then built 3 of them, The Players, West, and East, and they wonder why the arena seats are empty. 

 

It was like that all last year. I can't imagine anything has changed since then. I missed the preseason, and the home opener, because I spent a little bit longer than planned, sailing home from training camp, but I'm expecting to see more of the same Thursday night against Tarranna. Maybe some Leafs fans will have sprung for some good seats, and actually make the place look full for a change. 

 

Wouldn't it be easier to just project hologram images of people in the stands to make it look full?

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

6 hours ago, BigWillieStyle said:

Probably from an accountants view, yes it does. They'll be able to write off a good deal of the costs for improvements. They wouldn't get any tax advantages in lowering ticket prices. 

 

And, the problem isn't with unsold seats. It's that no one is buying them on the resale market. All of those empty seats are already sold, it's just getting someone to sit their ass in them. It also doesn't help that all of those empty seats around center ice are part of the clubs that have unlimited food and drinks, right down the portal, 15 feet from the arena seats. Did I forget to mention the leather couches, and TV's everywhere you look? It's like they took The Olympia Club, and then built 3 of them, The Players, West, and East, and they wonder why the arena seats are empty. 

 

It was like that all last year. I can't imagine anything has changed since then. I missed the preseason, and the home opener, because I spent a little bit longer than planned, sailing home from training camp, but I'm expecting to see more of the same Thursday night against Tarranna. Maybe some Leafs fans will have sprung for some good seats, and actually make the place look full for a change. 

 

Wouldn't it be easier to just project hologram images of people in the stands to make it look full?

Accountants are nerds.

Or cardboard cutouts.

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/06/japanese-soccer-cardboard-fans

[F.Michael 4,590]

16 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Wasn't this in a TOOL video?

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

1 hour ago, F.Michael said:

Wasn't this in a TOOL video?

Yea, but a piece fell off

[NerveDamage 4,176]

18 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

they look a lil bit less creepy irl Mr, Legs

the illusion is complete

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

36 minutes ago, NerveDamage said:

they look a lil bit less creepy irl Mr, Legs

the illusion is complete

The black makes it really stand out.

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

10 minutes ago, Hockeymom1960 said:

The black makes it really stand out.

My thoughts exactly

The red at least blended in with all the, ya kno, ppl wearing red...

[NerveDamage 4,176]

1 hour ago, Hockeymom1960 said:

The black makes it really stand out.

 

1 hour ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

My thoughts exactly

The red at least blended in with all the, ya kno, ppl wearing red...

sorry for the potato quality

[HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878]

On 10/10/2018 at 2:17 PM, Hockeymom1960 said:

I tell you when I go to watch a game, I go to watch THE GAME.  I don't meander around, or go to the bathroom (I make sure I go before the game), or buy anything whether food or souvenirs, because I don't want to miss one bit of the action on the ice. 

I will never understand why people don’t do this. Hell I get there early to watch warmups even. Doesn’t matter if it’s college or NHL. I’m there to watch! 

[HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878]

Honestly watching this game, don’t mind the black at all. Thought the red was way to bright and distracting anyways. 

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

It's the millenials. They want everything in one. It's like smartphones: music, phone, texting, web surfing, photography, games, etc. It's not enough to go to LCA just for one thing (the game). You have to include more than that or they won't go.

Going to LCA just to see a hockey game would be like using your phone....as a phone.

Edited October 12, 2018 by Neomaxizoomdweebie

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

Last chance on seats from JLA

For anyone interested, they've dropped to $50 bucks a pop

[NerveDamage 4,176]

28 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Last chance on seats from JLA

For anyone interested, they've dropped to $50 bucks a pop

I saw that, I really want one of those, or 2...

too bad I can't go and pick 'em up.

Edited October 18, 2018 by NerveDamage

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

2 minutes ago, NerveDamage said:

I saw that, I really want one of those, or 2...

too bad I can't go and pick 'em up.

Actually some decent signage you can bid on too, opening bid $25

The infamous troughs, opening bid is $5

You can get a goddamn spot light too... opening bid $5!

But yeah I think you have to go down and pick up ur crap in person. They won't ship to you.

[NerveDamage 4,176]

1 minute ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Actually some decent signage you can bid on too, opening bid $25

The infamous troughs, opening bid is $5

You can get a goddamn spot light too... opening bid $5!

But yeah I think you have to go down and pick up ur crap in person. They won't ship to you.

bummer...

lol that trough reminded me of this...

 

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

2 minutes ago, NerveDamage said:

bummer...

lol that trough reminded me of this...

 

Sure, but has he ever been THIS drunk?

[NerveDamage 4,176]

1 minute ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Sure, but has he ever been THIS drunk?

he wasn't drunk, bet he was high as hell

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

6 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Last chance on seats from JLA

For anyone interested, they've dropped to $50 bucks a pop

So the seats from JLA are just like the ones at LCA.....for sale.