The design is also similar to Rogers Placethe home arena of the Edmonton Oilers. The arena is comparable in size to PPG Paints Arenathe home arena of the Pittsburgh Penguinsand occupies approximately 64, square metres of space, down from the originally proposed 70, square metres. The arena held its official opening on September 3, running public two-hour tours for the following three days. The value of the deal will increase if an NHL franchise moves into the arena Quebecor has actively backed an expansion franchise for Quebec City.
