# Arena’s Future: Beyond Hockey

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-06-17T09:18:43+00:00
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## Resource

The Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport is officially vacant after the Islanders left, and city officials are scrambling to find a new tenant to keep the $56 million venue alive — with a fresh $8 million public investment on the table. The goal? Keep jobs, boost tourism, and revitalize downtown after recent blows like the Holiday Inn closure. Enter Howard Saffan, who’s proposing an $80 million plan to transform the arena into a flexible event hub — ditching pro sports for concerts, circuses, and monster trucks — to breathe new life into a historic venue that’s hosted legends from Bruce Springsteen to Cher. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/41047697ad804a11

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