randomHomer 4 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Hey quick question about the future home of the Wings. I remember hearing on the radio that the contract with JLA expired and was up for a 20 year renewal - which i believe was turned down. Also I've heard rumors of a new stadium being built, and that the Wings could call The Palace home for a couple years during construction. I've also heard rumors that the new arena will not be in Detroit's city limits, but in the suburbs. Does anyone know the latest developments and progress on finding a new home for the best team in hockey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiss_fan 3 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 i would like to be informed about that as well.. but i haven't heard anything about it for a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood On The Ice 15 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Hey quick question about the future home of the Wings. I remember hearing on the radio that the contract with JLA expired and was up for a 20 year renewal - which i believe was turned down. Also I've heard rumors of a new stadium being built, and that the Wings could call The Palace home for a couple years during construction. I've also heard rumors that the new arena will not be in Detroit's city limits, but in the suburbs. Does anyone know the latest developments and progress on finding a new home for the best team in hockey? You forgot one rumor. The Wings and the City of Detroit strike a new deal/contract and the wings stay at the Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomHomer 4 Report post Posted August 8, 2009 Nothing against the Joe, but I would be disappointed if that is the way things turn out. I suppose the more I think about it the more it seems this will be the case.. I just think the team would look good in a brand new facility. When I heard they declined the 20 year deal it got my hopes up they would get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 i would really like some new info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFX 48 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Officially, Ilitch turned down the extension in order to try to restructure the terms of the lease. There hasn't been any official plans to renovate the Joe or to build a new arena. Rumor wise, Ilitch recently bought alot of land on Cass within the past year. Also, there have been talks about possibly making a new rink part of the Cobo Project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel Hossyukstrom 2 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 just renovate the f***in bathrooms and we'll all be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 just renovate the f***in bathrooms and we'll all be fine lol, I'll second that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 just renovate the f***in bathrooms and we'll all be fine And the terrible "cubby hole" seats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
