NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 per The Malik report Leadership teams representing Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and the Ilitch family have been talking to NBA and Detroit city officials over the past few weeks about two key issues as they try to finalize a historic deal to bring professional basketball back downtown, according to a person briefed on the discussions. The Pistons could move in time for next season, the source said. But the deal isn’t quite at the finish line. The sides are researching what it would take to modify the still-under-construction Little Caesars Arena, which is being built for the Ilitch-owned Detroit Red Wings, to accommodate the requirements of an NBA team. The Pistons also are considering potential downtown locations for business offices and a multimillion-dollar practice facility. At the most senior level, Gores and Chris Ilitch, president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, have directed their executive teams to work on a framework agreement that would permit the move, subject to approval by the NBA and city officials, the source said. The two sides spent most of the summer working through details. The discussions have triggered speculation that an announcement could be imminent. But the person with knowledge of the negotiations cautioned that there is still a lot of work to do. A detailed agreement -- if it can be reached -- could be weeks away, the source said. Full story http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/10/26/detroit-pistons-move-downtown/92770520/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 1) how is this going to affect the quality of ice at the new arena 2) downtown Detroit is going to be busy as f*** between the red wings pistons lions tigers and all the concerts/plays that are happening within a two block radius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 36 minutes ago, Echolalia said: 1) how is this going to affect the quality of ice at the new arena 2) downtown Detroit is going to be busy as f*** between the red wings pistons lions tigers and all the concerts/plays that are happening within a two block radius I am very nervous of this as I have my routine down. I drive from Windsor to Detroit via the tunnel, I park at the parking garage one block away from Cobo for $10 which is NEVER packed unless the autoshow is going on. When I leave I am back to Windsor in about 20 min! I feel that its going to be a nightmare parking/driving to LCA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 I hope to hell not!! 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted October 26, 2016 You can just take the tunnel bus. $10 round trip and you'll be home just as fast. that's what I do for every game 1 Jesusberg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 howd you get that 2008 badge? I've been here since 07! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 that badge looks really cool. any 02'ers around here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manny>Ozzie(by a long shot) 55 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 What are badges? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Euro_Twins said: You can just take the tunnel bus. $10 round trip and you'll be home just as fast. that's what I do for every game That's what I used to do, but this is faster for me and the price is the same. I dont have to worry about getting to the Windsor Bus station at any particular time which can be tough for me with work. The tunnel bus is $10 each (there are two of us) so $20 total, or I pay $5 for toll each way and $10 for parking, also $20. I pretty much park 2min away from where the tunnel bus picks you up in Detroit and from the parking lot to Windsor its like 10min and I dont have to worry about waiting for the bus. I walk out of the Joe and get to Windsor in 20min. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 Don't like the idea, mostly because of the potential impact on ice conditions and changes in the arena design to accommodate basketball games. Keep it hockey only. No hardwood over the ice please. 3 roboturner, Rick D and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 How is putting hardwood down for basketball going to effect the ice any more then putting something down for concerts, wrestling events etc.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 Those events aren't every other night. Plus with a basketball game, that flooring gets pounded all over. With other events, it'll be a certain area mostly. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 Screw basketball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 I'm fine with it. it's not 1970. it's a pretty seamless transition to go from ice to hardwood and back. Plus I think it will be good for the Pistons to be downtown . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 13 hours ago, NerveDamage said: that badge looks really cool. any 02'ers around here? I joined in '02, but shortly after the Finals. I have no idea what badges are or how to acquire though. Regarding basketball, I have no issues with it. It wouldn't negatively impact the ice. The key is having the arena planned for hockey from day 1 vs planned for basketball and adjusted to fit hockey, that's when you'd be risking ice conditions. It's difficult to try and fix flooring for ice after the fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, kliq said: How is putting hardwood down for basketball going to effect the ice any more then putting something down for concerts, wrestling events etc.? There's also a certain amount of time needed to properly cool everything down and sequentially freeze the surface to be playable. Sometimes Ken and Mickey have pointed out how choppy the ice gets at other arenas when the Wings are playing the night after a basketball game or concert. But who knows, maybe the technology has advanced enough to make this a nonissue. Personally, I'd rather not risk it, particularly because I'm not a basketball fan and wouldn't be getting anything out of the Pistons being in LCA other than more traffic and potentially poorer ice conditions. Edited October 27, 2016 by Echolalia 2 roboturner and chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,799 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) 15 hours ago, Echolalia said: howd you get that 2008 badge? I've been here since 07! I noticed that too. Haven't we won a few division titles and President trophies since I joined in 2007? I want more stinking badges! Oh and I don't want them to share with the Pistons because I'm selfish and like the idea of the Wings having their own arena (like they do now). Edited October 27, 2016 by GMRwings1983 2 Hockeymom1960 and roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,036 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 Ya, I've been here since 03! Badge! Badge! Badge! PistoNs Should move back downtown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 17 hours ago, Echolalia said: howd you get that 2008 badge? I've been here since 07! Honestly I have no clue. didn't even know I had it until today lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 I'm boycotting until I get my badge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) I was here in '02! 18 hours ago, NerveDamage said: that badge looks really cool. any 02'ers around here? Edit: just checked - '03 Edited October 27, 2016 by Legendary D In 03 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 Mabus if you can hook me up with a custom "poster extraordinaire" badge I'll pretend this whole oversight never happened. 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) I only would worry about quality of Ice on quick turn arounds... Pistons and Wings on the same night and such.... ps. I just wanted to post to see if I have a badge lol EDIT: YAHOO I DO Edited October 27, 2016 by Crashnburnluder MY BADGE!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,799 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 18 hours ago, Echolalia said: howd you get that 2008 badge? I've been here since 07! I figured it out. You must have joined the forum mid season, and didn't make enough posts to qualify for a 2008 Cup winning badge. 1 Valas19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 20 hours ago, kliq said: I am very nervous of this as I have my routine down. I drive from Windsor to Detroit via the tunnel, I park at the parking garage one block away from Cobo for $10 which is NEVER packed unless the autoshow is going on. When I leave I am back to Windsor in about 20 min! I feel that its going to be a nightmare parking/driving to LCA. You could still park in that garage then take the People Mover to Grand Circus Park, walk a few blocks north and you're there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
