Leaders Urge Pens Fans To Be Patient

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.

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