Bettman Has Sens Arena All Wrong: WHOPPER WATCH

“Having a new arena downtown is great for what Ottawa looks forward to in the future as an attraction for people who either live here, remain here or move here.”

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman

That it were so easy.

In principle, a downtown arena is a good idea. Ottawa’s roads and transit are centred on downtown. The arena would be closer to Quebec and a huge potential fan base of hockey-mad Gatineau residents. It will spin off entertainment-oriented businesses downtown.