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[jojo983]

Once the lease on the Mellon Arena expires in 2007, Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux believes there is only "a slim chance" the franchise will remain in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.




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[beba91]

Wow so much history in that arena...it's too bad the fans aren't responding to lall the things the organisation did for them.


Well I hope Mario and the team find a better place for the Penguins


Revival of the Quebec Nordiques? Who knows

[Dark Knight]

The Pens will likely move to Kansas City, Missouri if the city goes ahead with the plan to build a new arena.

[Jennifer1515]

just what they need in KC

sad to hear about the pens having to move...all i hope for is that they get to keep the name...so much history with that org

[Dark Knight]

Here's an ESPN article from 11/14 that mentions that possibility.

"The issue percolated again this week, when officials representing a new downtown arena in Kansas City, a group that includes Los Angeles Kings president Tim Leiweke, reiterated their desire to have an NHL team as their anchor tenant.

Specifically, Anschutz Entertainment Group would like to have Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins come to Kansas City when their new building opens in fall 2007. The Penguins play in the NHL's oldest building, the Mellon Arena, and the team has been embroiled in a lengthy battle with city and state officials over funding for a new arena that will be crucial to the team's future in Pittsburgh."

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[goavsgo]

I just read this on TSN.ca and it's bad news for the pens. I wonder what's going to happen after the lease.

[hockey2k]

I wonder if this is another bluff, or Mario has finally lost patience with the City of Pittsburgh? Very sad to see the team leave, there is such history with hockey in the area.

They should move the team to Winnipeg IMO. Or maybe Portland, OR. I don't honestly know anything about Kansas City though...I have no idea what kind of hockey town they may or may not be.

[Dark Knight]

I don't honestly know anything about Kansas City though...I have no idea what kind of hockey town they may or may not be.

KC's had hockey teams before. The Scouts which became the NJ Devils. There's a devoted following to the Chiefs (NFL) even though they keep breaking everyone's hearts, and even to the Royals which are one of the worst teams in baseball.

I think hockey would do well in KC. And hey, they'd have some of the best bbq in the world

[Dark Knight]

Associated Press

4/7/2006 9:40:38 AM

PITTSBURGH (AP) - A Massachusetts developer wants to buy the Penguins and either keep the hockey team in the city or move them to Hartford, Conn., where he is trying to get state officials to build a new arena, a newspaper reported Friday.

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[hockey2k]

Could it be? The return of the Whalers?!?

[PortBeach13]

Could it be? The return of the Whalers?!? 

Yesssssssssss!

[DucksFan2035]

no hartford penguins?

[Reb]

Could it be? The return of the Whalers?!? 

You wish!!!

[hockey2k]

Could it be? The return of the Whalers?!? 

You wish!!!

I'm sure PortBeach wishes more....he's still in Connecticut! I don't know if I'd go back to being a Whalers fan now...I'm all West Coastified...

[PortBeach13]

Ladies and gents I present to you the Hartford Penguins!

[PortBeach13]

Late last year, Gottesdiener told Connecticut officials that he had a plan to bring an NHL team to the city if they would help him build a new 16,000-seat arena in Hartford, where his company, Northland Investment Corp., of Newton, Mass., owns about $87 million worth of real estate, according to Hartford city records.

Gottesdiener told The Hartford Courant this week that he hired brokers and is eyeing teams, including the Penguins, that might be ripe for acquisition.

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There's a little bit more info that I found in the courant...

[Veca]

Hey cool PB....if it works out, you will be going to live games in your area. Hope it does works out!!

[Dark Knight]

Associated Press

4/18/2006 8:49:10 AM

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Jerome Bettis [running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers] has joined a Detroit casino owner seeking the city's sole slots licence and who has pledged money for a new arena for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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[Dark Knight]

A Toronto commercial real estate magnate who once tried to bring an NBA team to the city has surfaced as a potential bidder for the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, and plans to move the franchise to Kansas City if an agreement for a new hockey rink in Pittsburgh isn't completed.

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[goavsgo]

That's good news, I hope they do remain in pittsburgh.

[Dark Knight]

Hamilton Penguins?

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting four bidders have surfaced for the Pittsburgh Penguins but there could soon be a fifth, probably in Canada and possibly wanting to place the team in Hamilton, Ontario.

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[wildcat48]

I think a team should be moved backed to Canada.

I like the thought of the Winnipeg Jets coming back...

They have a brand new building which seats 15,505 which would put them right in the middle to upper end of attendance, but the building can be expanded adding 2,000 seat to increase them to 17,505, which would be sold out every game for sure.

[drew15]

Hamilton Penguins?

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting four bidders have surfaced for the Pittsburgh Penguins but there could soon be a fifth, probably in Canada and possibly wanting to place the team in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Wow, Hamilton?!
I don't think there are even 800,000 people there, and there are WAY too many Leafs' fans in that area...

[wildcat48]

Hamilton Penguins?

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting four bidders have surfaced for the Pittsburgh Penguins but there could soon be a fifth, probably in Canada and possibly wanting to place the team in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Wow, Hamilton?!
I don't think there are even 800,000 people there, and there are WAY too many Leafs' fans in that area...

Hamilton would be perfect to NHL team...They have the building...IT does need to be upgraded but it holds over 18,500.

RIM has been linked to putting a team Hamilton.

Problem is the team is too close to Toronto and Buffalo. Both would have an issue with a team in Hamilton....

[drew15]

Copps Coliseum? That holds 17500. Anyway, it still doesn't make sense to have an NHL franchise in Hamilton, I just don't think it would be successful.