Turns out Gary Bettman’s visit to Ottawa, in the simplest of hockey terms, was a power play.
“What I do know is there are options downtown,” Bettman said. “And that’s always a good thing to have. Even if the team wants to go to LeBreton, knowing there are options will make wherever they go easier.”
The MOU calls for the rink to be built on a six-acre parcel of land on Albert Street between Preston Street and City Centre, just west of Ottawa’s new central library, which is now under construction.Article contentWe’re told NCC officials were caught off guard by comments Sutcliffe made last week suggesting there were other sites that could hold an arena. He mentioned Bayview Yards, Hurdman Station and the site of the Ottawa Stadium, which is off Coventry Rd.
All Bettman is trying to do is make sure he doesn’t corner the new owner into accepting a deal without them having the opportunity to negotiate a little. We’ve said all along the new owner will have to sign off on the lease and, ideally, the NCC would like that done in the fall.
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