Leaders Urge Pens Fans To Be Patient
Officials, Team Try To Work Out Arena Deal
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Posted: 4:41 pm EST February 15, 2007Updated: 5:15 pm EST February 15, 2007
PITTSBURGH -- Leaders are urging fans to be patient about a power play to keep the Penguins in Pittsburgh.Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl indicated Thursday that a deal is more likely than not.Ravenstahl said there are no details outstanding that are insurmountable.The Penguins have been on a winning streak of late, making them one of the hottest teams in the NHL.The team is more in demand as a franchise, putting pressure on state and local officials to reach as soon as possible a deal to keep the team in town.Ed Rendell said Thursday that progress is made each time officials meet.Rendell did not get into specifics and did not say when a deal might be announced.
Previous Stories:
- February 1, 2007: Rumors Surface About Pens Deal
- January 25, 2007: Allegheny Co. Awarded Demolition Contract For New Arena
- January 24, 2007: Rendell Running Out Of Patience With Pens
- January 23, 2007: Are Pens Looking At Houston?
- January 19, 2007: Meeting Held To Keep Pens In Pittsburgh
- January 18, 2007: Gov. Rendell To Meet With Pens Thursday
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