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.
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The Penguins Are Getting A New Arena
Started by dEv~, Mar 12 2007 07:11 PM
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:11 PM
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:15 PM
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.
I don't have local radio though, lol.
Either way, this was expected by me, and is awesome.
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Zach is right about pretty much everything.
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:18 PM
QUOTE (Zach6668 @ Monday, March 12th, 2007, 11:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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.
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.
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:20 PM
QUOTE (dEv~ @ Monday, March 12th, 2007, 7:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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......
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:21 PM
http://kdka.com/topstories/local_story_071223515.html
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(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.
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.
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:23 PM
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:25 PM
About f'king time!
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:27 PM
wow I honestly thought it wouldn't get done, but congrats pittsburgh fans. someone finally came to their senses.
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 07:33 PM
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Penguins, officials reach deal on arena
Monday, March 12, 2007
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Cancel 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.
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Penguins, officials reach deal on arena
Monday, March 12, 2007
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Cancel 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.
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 08:13 PM
Great news. I don't think anyone wanted to see an actual American hockey town lose a team.
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 08:14 PM
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)
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)
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This isnt a troll post, or something to upset the masses ...however:
If the Penguins win the Stanley Cup, I will stop watching hockey for a full year.
This is a 100% true story.
If the Penguins win the Stanley Cup, I will stop watching hockey for a full year.
This is a 100% true story.
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 08:19 PM
very good news! glad to hear the Pens are staying where they belong.
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Posted 12 March 2007 - 08:39 PM
QUOTE (MapleLeafpoker @ Tuesday, March 13th, 2007, 12:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
very good news! glad to hear the Pens are staying where they belong.
Sweet RONNIE FRANCIS!
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 03:11 AM
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.
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seriously though, with that grammar it's really like, I mean it doesn't bother me as much that she gets beat, you know?
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 03:57 AM
QUOTE (strategy @ Tuesday, March 13th, 2007, 7:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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.
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 04:18 AM
QUOTE (digitalmonkey @ Tuesday, March 13th, 2007, 7:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bettman wants to expand and KC would be at or near the top of the list.
I hope that's a joke.
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 04:59 AM
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 05:08 AM
QUOTE (digitalmonkey @ Tuesday, March 13th, 2007, 8:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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.
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 05:29 AM
QUOTE (dEv~ @ Tuesday, March 13th, 2007, 5:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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.
QUOTE (ShakeZuma @ Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, 4:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
seriously though, with that grammar it's really like, I mean it doesn't bother me as much that she gets beat, you know?
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Posted 13 March 2007 - 06:13 AM
QUOTE (strategy @ Tuesday, March 13th, 2007, 6:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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.
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