NCC and Senators still talking about new arena: CEO [Video]

The head of the National Capital Commission remains optimistic that the Ottawa Senators will eventually build an arena at LeBreton Flats, but he says there is a Plan B if the hockey club decides to go elsewhere.

CEO Tobi Nussbaum said he had no major updates Thursday when speaking to reporters, but said talks between the NCC and the Senators organization continue.

“Obviously, on their side, a lot of work to do determining their needs and their financial model,” he said.

Last September, the NCC gave a one-year extension to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) it had entered into with Capital Sports Development after Michael Andlauer took over ownership of the club. Nussbaum said Thursday there is “no ultimatum” for the talks, but he remains hopeful to have a deal by the fall.

“There’s no question that there will be a point at which that we’ll have to have a lease or not,” Nussbaum said. “I can’t say …