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Since: Apr 04, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:23 pm
Post subject: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :(
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Lemieux, ownership group meet with KC officials
January 3, 2007
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Mario Lemieux and other members of the Pittsburgh
Penguins' ownership group were meeting with Kansas City officials and
representatives of the Sprint Center on Wednesday.
The future of the franchise in Pittsburgh has been in doubt after the
Pennsylvania Gaming Commission rejected a slot application by Isle of
Capri Casinos, which had promised to build a $290 million arena for the
Penguins if its bid were approved.
"We are meeting with officials in Kansas City today as part of our effort
to explore all of our options regarding a new arena," Lemieux said in a
statement on the team's Web site. "We have heard many great things about
their new building, which is scheduled to open in time for the start of
the 2007-08 NHL season."
Pittsburgh plays in the 45-year-old Mellon Arena, the NHL's oldest venue,
and would have to stay there for several more years even if a new arena
deal could be reached. The franchise's current lease expires in June.
Meanwhile, Kansas City has the $272 million Sprint Center under
construction and set to open in the fall. It is searching for an anchor
tenant but has already sold out its 72 luxury suites.
Kansas City is believed to be the first city to extend an invitation for a
visit to Lemieux and the Penguins' ownership team. Other cities that have
expressed interest in the Penguins are Houston, Winnipeg, Portland, Ore.,
and possibly Oklahoma City.
Remaining in Pittsburgh is also a possibility.
Lemieux and the ownership group plans to meet with Pennsylvania Gov. Ed
Rendell, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh Mayor
Luke Ravenstahl on Thursday to discuss options.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:20 pm
Post subject: Re: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :( [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:28 pm
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"Zach" <netrek DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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« LJ wrote:
> Lemieux, ownership group meet with KC officials
Think meeting with KC the day before Rendell is calculated to turn up
the pressure?
Zach
The guy who owns the Pens said the Pittsburgh's offer may Too little Too
late, not a good sign. >> Stay informed about: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :( |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:51 pm
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"jd" <jblduron DeleteThis @earthlink.net> wrote in news:Ch7nh.7165$yx6.5673
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> "Zach" <netrek DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167895212.760803.317510@i80g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> « LJ wrote:
>> Lemieux, ownership group meet with KC officials
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> Think meeting with KC the day before Rendell is calculated to turn up
> the pressure?
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> Zach
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> The guy who owns the Pens said the Pittsburgh's offer may Too little
Too
> late, not a good sign.
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How long has it been they've been ducking the issue? Like 7 years-ish?
They keep throwing around the phrase "plan-B", where it seems to me
they're way past "plan-z" and possibly into the greek alphabet. >> Stay informed about: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :( |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:24 pm
Post subject: Re: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :( [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I hate paying for an Arena/Stadium with taxpayers money as much as
anyone but if the Flyers were in the same situation Rendell would of
never let it happen.
Today will be a sad day for Pens fans.
Joe E.
On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:23:37 -0000, "« LJ" <LSJR71 RemoveThis @gmail.NOcom> wrote:
>Lemieux, ownership group meet with KC officials
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>January 3, 2007
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>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Mario Lemieux and other members of the Pittsburgh
>Penguins' ownership group were meeting with Kansas City officials and
>representatives of the Sprint Center on Wednesday.
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>--- >> Stay informed about: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :( |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:13 pm
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i would imagine that sometime soon Pittsburgh wouls also lose the
Pirates
Joe Esposito wrote:
> I hate paying for an Arena/Stadium with taxpayers money as much as
> anyone but if the Flyers were in the same situation Rendell would of
> never let it happen.
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> Today will be a sad day for Pens fans.
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> Joe E.
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> On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:23:37 -0000, "« LJ" <LSJR71 DeleteThis @gmail.NOcom> wrote:
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> >Lemieux, ownership group meet with KC officials
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> >January 3, 2007
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> >KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Mario Lemieux and other members of the Pittsburgh
> >Penguins' ownership group were meeting with Kansas City officials and
> >representatives of the Sprint Center on Wednesday.
> >
> >--- >> Stay informed about: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :( |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:42 am
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Fred Flintstone wrote:
> i would imagine that sometime soon Pittsburgh wouls also lose the
> Pirates
pathetic management. mcclatchey wants the team to move i think. the way
they've been playing the past 15 seasons they don't deserve that pnc
park :( should have let them have three rivers, then the money for pnc
park could've gone to the pens for a new arena!
zach >> Stay informed about: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :( |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:28 pm
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Look up ASSHOLE in the dictionary and there's a picture of RENDELL!
"Joe Esposito" <joest73 DeleteThis @NotSoHotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I hate paying for an Arena/Stadium with taxpayers money as much as
> anyone but if the Flyers were in the same situation Rendell would of
> never let it happen.
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> Today will be a sad day for Pens fans.
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> Joe E.
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> On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:23:37 -0000, "« LJ" <LSJR71 DeleteThis @gmail.NOcom> wrote:
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>>Lemieux, ownership group meet with KC officials
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>>January 3, 2007
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>>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Mario Lemieux and other members of the Pittsburgh
>>Penguins' ownership group were meeting with Kansas City officials and
>>representatives of the Sprint Center on Wednesday.
>>
>>---
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> >> Stay informed about: Kansas City...here come the Penguins!! :( |
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