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Message: [QUOTE="CTFAN4LIFE, post: 2055367, member: 3328"] Disagree - at least publicly I have only seen a few politicians come against the XL upgrade. Have you seen others coming out against it? I think that the XL can actually turn a profit because with its size, it can bring in concerts, NCAA tournament games (both BB and hockey, neither of which it cannot now even make bids to host), in-season NCAA tournaments, and other special events. New Haven Coliseum didn't have a large capacity and wasn't situated in a place that UConn would play home games. So, it really is a different situation altogether. The point is, a renovated XL Center can be viable even without the NHL - the point that Malloy is now starting to make sure everyone understands. [/QUOTE]