dEv~ 19 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 It was just annouced on KDKA news in Pittsburgh. The official annoucement will be made before tomorrow's Pens - Sabres game.I'll get more details when the become available.BTW if KDKA is misreporting this I'm probably going to jump out of my 3rd story window. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I heard the announcement was on Wednesday.I don't have local radio though, lol.Either way, this was expected by me, and is awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
dEv~ 19 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 I heard the announcement was on Wednesday.I don't have local radio though, lol.Either way, this was expected by me, and is awesome.Ya was this from TV on my new slingbox. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Ya was this from TV on my new slingbox.See? Another reason to love the Slingbox..... LOL seriously, tho..... that would be great if it turns out to be true.... can't wait for Kansas City Serge to backtrack...... Link to post Share on other sites
dEv~ 19 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 http://kdka.com/topstories/local_story_071223515.html(KDKA) PITTSBURGH After all the uncertainty, and the back and forth discussion over whether the Pittsburgh Penguins would stay here or possibly leave town, the long wait could finally over.KDKA sources confirm that the new arena deal is done.KDKA’s Bob Pompeani reports that the city, the state, and the Penguins have all come to an agreement over how to build and pay for a new arena.And that means the Pens will stay right here in Pittsburgh.Pompeani reports that an official announcement is expected before tomorrow night's home game against the Buffalo Sabres.Last week's meeting in Philadelphia lasted more than four hours and produced significant progress on the framework for a new multi-purpose arena. Some bigger stumbling blocks were finance rates on an extra $20 million added as a contingency to a proposed arena bond issue.Sources tell Pompeani that the overall price tag will be higher than the original $290 million that was first discussed.The Penguins have agreed to put up four million a year toward a new building. They also have agreed to put up $500,000 a year for a new parking garage in the arena complex.While the recent appeals of the casino license awarded to Don Barden were of concern to the Penguins, Thursday's meeting in Philadelphia seemed to soften their concerns, and paved the way for this agreement, which will keep the Penguins in Pittsburgh for the foreseeable future.There is still a meeting scheduled for this Wednesday to fully finish the deal. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Congratulations Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 About f'king time! Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 39 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 wow I honestly thought it wouldn't get done, but congrats pittsburgh fans. someone finally came to their senses. Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Penguins, officials reach deal on arenaMonday, March 12, 2007Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCancel the movers. The Penguins aren't going anywhere.Sources close to the negotations say that the team has an agreement with state and local leaders for a new arena that will be ready for the 2009-10 season. The terms of the agreement call for a 30-year lease and spell out contributions from the team, the state and from gambling revenues.A formal announcement is expected sometime tomorrow, prior to the Penguins home game at 7:30 p.m. against the Buffalo Sabres. Link to post Share on other sites
WestcoastCanuck 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Great news. I don't think anyone wanted to see an actual American hockey town lose a team. Link to post Share on other sites
doox 15 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I got home just a bit ago, after having been kicked in the head by a stray soccer shoe, with dizziness, a puffy red ear, and a splitting headache...Suddenly, I'm no longer feeling pain (I refuse to believe this report 100%, though. The politician side of the agreement is refusing to comment one way or another, so I refuse to totally get my hopes up) Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 very good news! glad to hear the Pens are staying where they belong. Link to post Share on other sites
dEv~ 19 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 very good news! glad to hear the Pens are staying where they belong.Sweet RONNIE FRANCIS! Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I really really REALLY hope we don't get some crappy NBA franchise instead of a hockey team. I'd even take the Panthers over an NBA franchise in KC. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I really really REALLY hope we don't get some crappy NBA franchise instead of a hockey team. I'd even take the Panthers over an NBA franchise in KC.Bettman wants to expand and KC would be at or near the top of the list. Link to post Share on other sites
dEv~ 19 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 Bettman wants to expand and KC would be at or near the top of the list.I hope that's a joke. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I hope that's a joke.Nope. Link to post Share on other sites
dEv~ 19 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 Nope.I still hope it's a joke. The last thing the NHL needs is to expand. Moving the Pens makes more sense than expanding. Link to post Share on other sites
strategy 4 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I still hope it's a joke. The last thing the NHL needs is to expand. Moving the Pens makes more sense than expanding.I think some rearranging would be smarter than expanding. I just cannot see an expansion team surviving in KC. Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Limit 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I really really REALLY hope we don't get some crappy NBA franchise instead of a hockey team. I'd even take the Panthers over an NBA franchise in KC.Well hey, who wouldn't right?Mmm anyway I think I'm one of the few, or crazy, that wouldn't mind seeing a hockey team in Kansas City. Link to post Share on other sites
Jason12 0 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Bettman wants to expand and KC would be at or near the top of the list.The NHL would definently relocate to KC rather than expand. If Nashville doesn't do well in the playoffs this year, and they still have poor attendance next year maybe they will relocate to KC. It's either that or a team like Florida. Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel McHarris 0 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Call Arnold Slick from Turtle Creek! From the 'burgh originally, still have family there. Great sports town, couldn't imagine the Pens leaving. Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Call Arnold Slick from Turtle Creek! From the 'burgh originally, still have family there. Great sports town, couldn't imagine the Pens leaving.Nice, where from here? Where at now? Link to post Share on other sites
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