Waterfordwinger

Are they in walking distance in a downtown urban walkable area environment? I bet not. Last time I was in that area, everything was all having to do driving which was sprawled out and that cost $$$$ in gas which is $3.00 a gallon or more.

You are correct...its not a downtown area but it is a more pleasant area to be in. You are also correct about the price of gas for those of us who drive from the burbs. Where ever they end up is fine with me. Everyone will obviously favor what's most convenient for them.

Are they in walking distance in a downtown urban walkable area environment? I bet not. Last time I was in that area, everything was all having to do driving which was sprawled out and that cost $$$$ in gas which is $3.00 a gallon or more.

And please theirs street beggers here in the suburbs. I even had one try and get money out of me right inside Meijers! There's all kinds of break ins from cars to homes happening all across the suburbs. There was also a nice rim theft going on last fall in my area.

I'm also being realistic. Don't try and paint the suburbs of the Detroit area rosy red with no crime happening.

Never said the burbs were a walk in the park. I'm sure crime statistics would speak for themselves. Lets not forget why were here...to support our Wings. Not be critical of each other.

The Palace is horrible. The amount of traffic is crazy going North between 4P.M.-6P.M. on all the metro Detroit streets and expressways and would have to leave at 2-3 P.M. just to make puck drop at 7:30 P.M. Not much walkable areas around the Palace to enjoy before and after the game. Until Metro Detroit get's a commuter rail with a subway system in place, Downtown Detroit is the only place to put any kind of large stadium at.

I respectfully disagree. There are several good restaurants in the area of the Palace. Its been successful for the Pistons for a long, long time. You don't have to worry about street beggars and there's less potential for your car to get broken into or stolen (I know of at least two occasions where this has happened to friends & family at events in Detroit). Don't get me wrong. I'm not "anti Detroit"...just being realistic.

I like the Palace idea for the new venue. I used to watch the Vipers play there. Great place for hockey!

They may win the next one or two but I don't think they can pull out of this series. San Jose Me is smelling blood and ready to sink the dagger....