PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Pistons sold out every game when they were winning...now look at the Tigers..pretty much sell out every game. Detroit fans will pay to see a winner Edited February 4, 2014 by PumpkinEscobar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 The problem with that line of thinking is that the bills still have to get paid when the teams are losing. Pistons sold out every game when they were winning...now look at the Tigers..pretty much sell out every game. Detroit fans will pay to see a winner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 Isn't the city going to own the arena? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 The problem with that line of thinking is that the bills still have to get paid when the teams are losing. Gores is a billionaire...sure he's not worried about paying bills Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Gores is a billionaire...sure he's not worried about paying bills He's a billionaire because he does worry about paying bills. 1 Danielsm reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 I think he's covered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 I suppose I'll have to make a trip out to the Joe before we get our new arena. I'm excited, it's long overdue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 The problem with that line of thinking is that the bills still have to get paid when the teams are losing. Well yes, like any business, you've got to put out a sellable product at a decent profit margin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 He's a billionaire because he does worry about paying bills. Or you could say hes a billionaire because he gets others to pay his bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Are there any pics of the designs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 @RedWingsFeed: Report: State of Michigan approves funds to demolish Joe Louis Arena: By Michael... http://t.co/shd6PeUPlC via @MiHockeyNow #NHL #RedWings This breaks my heart. I was really hoping they'd keep it and use it for something, but with the work being done on Cobo I guess that was a pipe dream... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,469 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 @RedWingsFeed: Report: State of Michigan approves funds to demolish Joe Louis Arena: By Michael... http://t.co/shd6PeUPlC via @MiHockeyNow #NHL #RedWings This breaks my heart. I was really hoping they'd keep it and use it for something, but with the work being done on Cobo I guess that was a pipe dream... I'll definitely miss the Joe. Can't believe they would just rip it down so soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Prime property on the water...there's money to be made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Prime property on the water...there's money to be made We should take up a collection and buy it. The LGW Hockey Museum and Whiskey Bar. 4 F.Michael, Hockeymom1960, number9 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Every major, politician who agrees to pay for such things should be sued and canned immediately. That aside I will really miss the JLA sadly I've never been there but all the memories hopefully the new building has some magic moments too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Sad news indeed. Need to make it back over the pond for a 5th visit. People may say its a dump or its old or its grimy or whatever the hell they like. But fact is the sight lines are awesome, the standing room is the best in the league, and it just gives off this aura of character, history and everything that is Detroit Red Wings. While it might be 'necessary' (which I don't necessarily agree with), all we as fans are going to get is another generic building that while being clean and comfortable, will be just as bland as the next. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Every major, politician who agrees to pay for such things should be sued and canned immediately. That aside I will really miss the JLA sadly I've never been there but all the memories hopefully the new building has some magic moments too. Pretty sure the city owns the building dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinzaki 72 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 I was at the very first game at the Joe...Dec 27, 1979. A loss to the Blues. Truthfully...good riddance. They had to get a waiver on the safety inspection to open the building in the first place because the aisleways and entries were deemed to steep to be safe. I've seen some great college and professional hockey there, but it's a building...the memories aren't in the building they're in my head. Looking forward to seeing what the new place will look like,....even if they are building on my favorite lot for baseball parking 1 FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 31, 2014 From Detroit Free Press: The Detroit City Council this morning narrowly approved a new lease of the Joe Louis Arena for the Detroit Red Wings, likely keeping the team there until it moves to a new arena north of downtown as early as the 2016-17 season. The five-year lease, which passed by a 5-4 vote, includes a controversial settlement payment of $5.2 million from the team to resolve potential litigation over cable TV money the city is owed. In the past, it was estimated the city could be owed between $50 million and $80 million. There is some shrewd negotiating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted March 31, 2014 We should take up a collection and buy it. The LGW Hockey Museum and Whiskey Bar. We can put it on kickstarter. I'll even donate my time for $100,000/year to maintain and operate the musuem. 1 BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,469 Report post Posted March 31, 2014 We can put it on kickstarter. I'll even donate my time for $100,000/year to maintain and operate the musuem. I'll "operate" the whiskey bar... 1 BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 31, 2014 As it was my idea, I'll do absolutely nothing and still make a lot of money. This will be great! I'll "operate" the whiskey bar... You better get up on your whiskey, son. I don't tolerate shenanigans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,469 Report post Posted March 31, 2014 As it was my idea, I'll do absolutely nothing and still make a lot of money. This will be great! You better get up on your whiskey, son. I don't tolerate shenanigans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFZG8KQJni8 1 wings4thecup06 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewK80 39 Report post Posted April 6, 2014 if this thing is to open in 2.5 years, surely they must be close to breaking ground on it. i wonder when we'll get some idea of the look of this thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted April 7, 2014 Have a lot of buildings to clear first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites