The ongoing Ottawa Senators arena legal battle took another turn Tuesday, when a more than $1 billion countersuit was filed against team owner Eugene Melnyk. (more…)
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Best of 2018, #10: Enterprise Center Renovations
We end 2018 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #10: Enterprise Center renovations at the home of the NHL’s St. Louis Blues. (more…)
Potential Future NHL Markets
Even with the league’s recent announcement of a Seattle expansion team, much remains to be determined about the future slate of the NHL. Several of the league’s current teams are dealing with arena situations that are in flux, while a handful of cities appear to be building their cases as potential future NHL markets. (more…)
Study: Islanders Belmont Park Arena Project to Increase Traffic Congestion
A planned New York Islanders Belmont Park arena project would increase traffic congestion in the area, according to a new environmental impact study. (more…)
KeyArena Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Major Renovation
Seattle’s KeyArena took a significant step toward its upcoming overhaul on Wednesday, when officials kicked off construction with a groundbreaking ceremony. (more…)
NHL Could Get Involved in Ottawa Senators Arena Situation
Recent developments have left much uncertainty over the Ottawa Senators arena situation, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suggests the league could get involved. (more…)
AHL Teams in NHL Arenas: Major Stages for the Minor Leagues
Many AHL arenas are designed for a more minor-league feel, but a select number were made with the NHL in mind. The slate of AHL teams in NHL arenas includes two venues that are shared by active teams, as well as a pair of facilities that now host the AHL after housing an NHL club. […]
Seattle NHL Expansion Team Approved for 2021 Launch
The much-anticipated Seattle NHL expansion team has officially been approved, with the NHL announcing plans on Tuesday for a 2021 launch. This comes as the result of unanimous vote today by the league’s board of governors. (more…)
Study to Consider Potential KeyBank Center Renovations
The owners of the Buffalo Sabres have commissioned a study that will include an evaluation of potential KeyBank Center renovations, with CAA ICON tabbed for the report. (more…)
Current Trends in NBA and NHL Arena Renovations
Distinct trends in arena renovations have emerged in recent years, the result of numerous projects within the NBA and NHL. They span a range from concession upgrades to the addition of new gathering spaces, providing examples of a changing arena-going experience. (more…)
Senators LeBreton Flats Arena in Doubt Amidst Legal Dispute
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has filed a $700-million lawsuit against a business partner, leaving doubts about a proposed LeBreton Flats arena. (more…)
Ducks to Remain at Honda Center Through at Least 2048
As part of an agreement between the City of Anaheim and the arena management company, the Anaheim Ducks will remain at the Honda Center through at least 2048. (more…)