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On the contrary, I believe this is being built for a 2nd NHL team. This guy is not plunking down that much cabbage for the sake of downtown Markham.... obviously there is a lot more behind the scenes than they can let be known. Like TrueNorth keeping their mouths shut to get their team. This is how the game is played in the NHL, you have to tow the line. To think this is just for the benefit of Markham is absurd.
I don't think that GTA Sports and Entertainment is doing this for Markham....I fully acknowledge the fact that Graeme Roustan may intend to purchase an NHL team in the future if the opportunity presents itself.
What I think is that MARKHAM is doing this for the benefit of Markham. The people of Markham, who are represented by the Mayor and Council, are not the ones who intend to pursue the NHL team. Instead, their goal is to accelerate the development of Markham Centre and to build something that the people of Markham can be proud of. If Graeme Roustan wants to bring an NHL team then that's his business and it'll be his money that does it.
This is how the new arena benefits all major stakeholders:
- Town of Markham - gets a cultural centre/arena that they can be proud of
- GTA Sports Entertainment - Increased probablilty that they will purchase an NHL team in the future
- Remington Group - Gets opportunity to accelerate the development of Downtown Markham
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