A sellout crowd is expected at Scottrade Center Saturday night for the Blues’ home opener Dallas, and after a summer of renovations to the arena, likely the first new amenity that will catch fans' eyes is the new 40 x 40 video board. It’s now the eighth largest in the NHL, and that along with a new sound system will certainly give the in-game entertainment a boost.
But another upgrade that will go unseen by the 19,000-plus in attendance may give them a reason with less hype and more realistic value to cheer on the Blues.
As part of Phase I of improvements to the 23-year-old building, Scottrade Center spent $6.