Not sure if that's true for the entire fan base. Shiny new things get old quickly.
I live near Boston and go to TD Garden a lot. Lovely building with lots of amenities, but pretty much everything, from tickets to hot dogs, cost twice what they do in Buffalo. Of course Boston is a wealthy market full of corporations that spend on entertainment.
Buffalo wants nice, but keep it affordable. More regular fans than companies buying suites and tickets as write-offs.