Discuss “Pittsburgh needs a new arena to keep the Penguins”
One of the hottest and most exciting teams in the entire National Hockey League calls the city of Pittsburgh its home — for the time being. The Pittsburgh Penguins have moved up into fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 22 games remaining. Sadly, the confusing future of the Penguins is up in the air. The Penguins are (gasp!) exploring the possibility of relocating to another city, while trying to negotiate a deal for a new arena in Pittsburgh.
The Penguins’ lease at Mellon Arena expires at the end of June and Penguins officials have stated that the 45-year-old building must be replaced for the Penguins to viably remain in the city.
A plan to build a new $290 million arena in uptown Pittsburgh was set up by Isle of Capri Casinos,...
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Feb 27, 2007 at 01:10 PM
The Civic Arena (Mellon Arena) does not need to be replace. But, the Pens need a new arena for the corporate boxes.
I think that the Pens should build a new arena and just move out of the Civic Arena. Build it elsewhere -- not on the lower Hill District.
1 + 1 = 2 = net gain. That grows the region.
However, 1 - 1 + 1 = 1 = no net gain. That is churn. That isn't progress.