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 negotiations 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.
It was a great feeling to see Mario come out there tonight and announce that we're staying put. Even better to come out of tonight's game with a win over the Sabres. I just wish we could have closed it out in Regulation.
But here's to the next 30 years (and beyond) of the NHL in Pittsburgh :)
I liken the Rangers to last year Sharks. They made some big moves at the deadline that will pay bigger dividends next year. I expect 90-95 points next year.