GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 So is the LED roof thing final? They're really going to nix it in favor of that pizza logo dude? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,756 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 They were going to sell the rights to some company. To think otherwise is really naive. So all this "it should have been named after a Red Wing" is pointless. Where in the NHL has that happened in today's day and age?? No they weren't. The Illitches planned to forego selling the naming rights. They didn't want the money, and could have named the arena anything they wanted. They literally passed up millions, and paid themselves instead, to name the arena as they did. It's not like it was this OR another corporate name. It was this OR literally any other thing the Illitches wanted to name it. They chose to ignore the public's vested interest. Trying to gloss it over is disingenuous. http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2016/04/28/detroit-hockey-nhl-little-caesars-ilitch-red-wings-arena/83650554/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 worst idea ever! If most are having issues about the LC logo on the roof, under Trump it would have a giant comb over, then our Griffins would have to go through some sort of reality show crap to make it to the big team. I can think of worse ideas. Like Gary Bettman as NHL Commissioner. Oh wait... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 I can think of worse ideas. Like Gary Bettman as NHL Commissioner. Oh wait... ^comments like this is why I lockout the NHL 4 55fan, Aethernum, KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 AWESOME!!! Little Caesars Arena brought to you by Amway and sponsored by DTE energy microwave goal. I'm done with this s***... 1 aflac9262 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 I'm a business and marketing genius.. I've been saying this all along. p.s. LC and Illitchs, sugarcoat it all you want - you didn't FORGO anything.. You created a giant tax (marketing cost) write off for Lil' Caesars and agreed to pay yourselves over $120 MILLION DOLLARS!!! (6.25x20) Seems to be well ABOVE market rates for such things. 'Merica!!!! Under the naming rights deal, Little Caesars will pay about $6.25 million per year for 20 years to another Ilitch entity that will operate the arena. By taking money from one family pocket and putting it in another, the Ilitches have forgone the chance to sell the rights to an outside bidder for a considerable sum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 along with the new arena, LC is also sponsoring the future Red Wings 3rd or alternate jersey credit to @NickRobbins23 8 PavelValerievichDatsyuk, Number19, BottleOfSmoke and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 Was the roof thing ever officially announced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 Was the roof thing ever officially announced? Nope. The LED roof no longer happening has never been stated. As far as we all know, that is still happening and the roof can display whatever they want it to at any given time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 Nope. The LED roof no longer happening has never been stated. As far as we all know, that is still happening and the roof can display whatever they want it to at any given time. In this video they state otherwise unfortunately. LINK In regards to the Little Ceasars symbol on the roof: "That will probably be permanent but the jewel itself, the part the wraps around the rink, will change colour." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 In this video they state otherwise unfortunately. LINK I stand corrected, but still do not care. Like I've previously said. Nobody will care about what the building is called come game time. There are also much worst companies that could have bought the naming rights. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 I've never been trolled this hard in my life. Full credit to the Illitches. I ain't even mad about it anymore. Salty sure but they got us good... Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingedWheel91 271 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 I stand corrected, but still do not care. Like I've previously said. Nobody will care about what the building is called come game time. There are also much worst companies that could have bought the naming rights. Jobing.Com Arena is still the clubhouse leader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 This only works if the goalie pads look like crazy bread or caesar wings. Goal net area made to look like dipping sauce?? along with the new arena, LC is also sponsoring the future Red Wings 3rd or alternate jersey credit to @NickRobbins23 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 Can't say I'm surprised, but I can definitely say I'm disappointed. At least be a little more clever about it, that seems like a name a 4 year old would come up with. 1 Internet.Unknown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) In this video they state otherwise unfortunately. LINK In regards to the Little Ceasars symbol on the roof: "That will probably be permanent but the jewel itself, the part the wraps around the rink, will change colour." Booooo. You'd think they could use some of the naming money they're paying themselves to make the roof still happen But yeah, no one will care nearly as much come puck drop. Just gotta get the trolling and disappointment out of our systems Edited April 29, 2016 by amato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 This only works if the goalie pads look like crazy bread or caesar wings. Goal net area made to look like dipping sauce?? sounds awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) It's too bad really as I was really looking forward to a new arena. I love the history at the Joe but the place is really a dump these days. I guess be careful what you wish for. I agree with others that the biggest kick in the nuts is the stupid LC logo is replacing the beautiful LED lit Winged Wheel. Way to get the fans hopes up with that one. Edited April 29, 2016 by Number19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 Guessing the teams will be hot and ready. The games will be bland. The teams won't be able to deliver. 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted April 29, 2016 I stand corrected, but still do not care. Like I've previously said. Nobody will care about what the building is called come game time. There are also much worst companies that could have bought the naming rights. The guy who lives in Newfoundland doesn't care about how an deal arena done with US taxpayer funds is handled. Color me surprised. 1 kickazz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 30, 2016 Currently eating Little Caeser's cheese pizza. Nom nom nom along with the new arena, LC is also sponsoring the future Red Wings 3rd or alternate jersey credit to @NickRobbins23 Is the C for Captain Cheese? 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plopster 136 Report post Posted April 30, 2016 I was really planning on going to a game the first season. Now? Nope. Not worth the trip to watch mediocrity in a pizza oven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) The guy who lives in Newfoundland doesn't care about how an deal arena done with US taxpayer funds is handled. Color me surprised. Let me elaborate: I don't care what ANY area is called. They are basically all funded by tax payer dollars, and basically all with a corporate sponsored name. Even here in Canada, believe it or not. Welcome to the 21st century. I live in a place where we starting this year are gonna have to pay a fee out of every pay just to LIVE here. So excuse me if I think whining about the name of an arena is a little petty. Us here would kill to see our tax dollars go to something we could actually enjoy. Edited April 30, 2016 by marcaractac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 30, 2016 Am I the only one here who really is not a fan of their pizza? Name is fitting due to the legacy but same time.... Eh 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 30, 2016 Their pizza is not very good 1 RedWingsRox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
