jdev28 wrote:http://www.postgazette.com/pg/07032/758616-100.stm
Rendell - Arena offer revised, but deal not close yet
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!
jdev28 wrote:http://www.postgazette.com/pg/07032/758616-100.stm
Rendell - Arena offer revised, but deal not close yet
I'll be interested to read the Trib's take on this, if they go with a "breaking news" update on their site.jdev28 wrote:http://www.postgazette.com/pg/07032/758616-100.stm
Rendell - Arena offer revised, but deal not close yet
I'd like them to call it the Smizik Memorial Coliseum.cs6687 wrote:For the naming rights, accumulate the revenue from all the media outlets in Pittsburgh, and call the new arena, MFOM Place.
Uh the Putz-Gazette was also the "paper" that "broke" the story that Tulsa wanted the Pens.HAHAHAHAHAjdev28 wrote:http://www.postgazette.com/pg/07032/758616-100.stm
Rendell - Arena offer revised, but deal not close yet
What the heck selling license plates have to do with the team staying? These are for a charity, its not like the fans are going to move with the team.jjj5032 wrote:Dont worry about it guys. Its a clear sign since the Lemieux Foundations is selling PA license plates, they will be staying in Pittsburgh according to another post on here
I think he's being sarcastic. If not, then yes, I agree.SportsFan wrote:What the heck selling license plates have to do with the team staying? These are for a charity, its not like the fans are going to move with the team.jjj5032 wrote:Dont worry about it guys. Its a clear sign since the Lemieux Foundations is selling PA license plates, they will be staying in Pittsburgh according to another post on here
I think they stay, but him selling PA License plates shows nothing at all.
The only thing I'm hoping to see when I check the media reports is the notification that the Pens have called a press conference. If they want to tell me in the headline that the team is going to announce that they're staying, bonus.And by the way, I really don't see this as "roller coaster down". I think the PG title is a little misleading.
Rendell never said that they are far away on issues. He just said that there is still work to do and the deal is not done yet.
At least they are still talking. I would love for this to be finished tonight or tomorrow, but I guess that won't happen.
Again, we are going to keep hearing, "it's done", "it's not done", and we may hear another "they are moving" (although hopefully unlikely). Until they have the PC, take everything with a grain of salt.
Yes, if I see a press conference call, then you know it is the end one way or another. That is the only news I am going to get excited for. And like you said, if they want to tell us before the PC that it is good news, then that will calm my nerves a plenty.Stoosh wrote:The only thing I'm hoping to see when I check the media reports is the notification that the Pens have called a press conference. If they want to tell me in the headline that the team is going to announce that they're staying, bonus.And by the way, I really don't see this as "roller coaster down". I think the PG title is a little misleading.
Rendell never said that they are far away on issues. He just said that there is still work to do and the deal is not done yet.
At least they are still talking. I would love for this to be finished tonight or tomorrow, but I guess that won't happen.
Again, we are going to keep hearing, "it's done", "it's not done", and we may hear another "they are moving" (although hopefully unlikely). Until they have the PC, take everything with a grain of salt.
I agree and this is why I said I wish the local media would just stopping reporting stuff just to report it.newarenanow wrote:Yes, if I see a press conference call, then you know it is the end one way or another. That is the only news I am going to get excited for. And like you said, if they want to tell us before the PC that it is good news, then that will calm my nerves a plenty.Stoosh wrote:The only thing I'm hoping to see when I check the media reports is the notification that the Pens have called a press conference. If they want to tell me in the headline that the team is going to announce that they're staying, bonus.And by the way, I really don't see this as "roller coaster down". I think the PG title is a little misleading.
Rendell never said that they are far away on issues. He just said that there is still work to do and the deal is not done yet.
At least they are still talking. I would love for this to be finished tonight or tomorrow, but I guess that won't happen.
Again, we are going to keep hearing, "it's done", "it's not done", and we may hear another "they are moving" (although hopefully unlikely). Until they have the PC, take everything with a grain of salt.
they know the more stuff they print/post/say, the more attention theyll get. they are doing their business...badly, but thats what they feel they have to do to sell papers/get ratingsSportsFan wrote:I agree and this is why I said I wish the local media would just stopping reporting stuff just to report it.newarenanow wrote:Yes, if I see a press conference call, then you know it is the end one way or another. That is the only news I am going to get excited for. And like you said, if they want to tell us before the PC that it is good news, then that will calm my nerves a plenty.Stoosh wrote:The only thing I'm hoping to see when I check the media reports is the notification that the Pens have called a press conference. If they want to tell me in the headline that the team is going to announce that they're staying, bonus.And by the way, I really don't see this as "roller coaster down". I think the PG title is a little misleading.
Rendell never said that they are far away on issues. He just said that there is still work to do and the deal is not done yet.
At least they are still talking. I would love for this to be finished tonight or tomorrow, but I guess that won't happen.
Again, we are going to keep hearing, "it's done", "it's not done", and we may hear another "they are moving" (although hopefully unlikely). Until they have the PC, take everything with a grain of salt.
lol.....lol.....loljjj5032 wrote:Dont worry about it guys. Its a clear sign since the Lemieux Foundations is selling PA license plates, they will be staying in Pittsburgh according to another post on here
newarenanow wrote:I think he's being sarcastic. If not, then yes, I agree.SportsFan wrote:What the heck selling license plates have to do with the team staying? These are for a charity, its not like the fans are going to move with the team.jjj5032 wrote:Dont worry about it guys. Its a clear sign since the Lemieux Foundations is selling PA license plates, they will be staying in Pittsburgh according to another post on here
I think they stay, but him selling PA License plates shows nothing at all.
Xgen wrote:Incorrectly states of course...
Report: Penguins staying in Pittsburgh
NBCSports.com staff reportPosted: Feb.1, 2007, 2:45 pm EST
A celebration might be in order for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey fans.
According to a state senator, a deal has been cut with public officials for a
new arena to keep the franchise in Pittsburgh.
"I'm hearing that a deal could be made any day, which makes me suspect it's all about crossing the t's and dotting the i's," Sen. Wayne Fontana told The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Thursday. "I don't know that there are any major hurdles left. It's all just little things."
Though the principle players in the deal, including Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and the team itself, would not comment, Fontana claimed that he anticipates an announcement of the deal Thursday or Friday.
According to Fontana, Pittsbugh Governor Ed Rendell and Pens co-owner Ron Burkle have been in frequent contact via telephone after a January 18 meeting over how to divide arena revenue did not go well.
Pens co-owner Mario Lemieux has expressed throughout the long process that the team would explore all its options -- including a rent-free deal from Kansas City -- as the lease for outdated Mellon Arena expires after this season.
All parties involved, including the NHL, have repeated desires for the Penguins to remain in Pittsburgh.