Hockey in Pittsburgh

[kwakatak]

I live near Pittsburgh, PA and am nervous that the Penguins may be leaving for another city. There have been so many deals that have come and gone that it's beginning to really confuse me. It looks like the owners will do anything to pick up and leave.

Meanwhile, the fans are really showing their support - especially since the Pens are showing a strong effort on the ice. This is something that I don't think the fans in Kansas City (the "other" city that is wooing the Pens away) could match. In fact, they lost their last NHL team because of lack of interest. 

Again, I don't understand what the ownership's motivation is. It seems to be something the goes beyond money and fan loyalty. Of course, being a Pittsburgh resident maybe this is all a little too close to home for me to understand rationally. Has anyone been following this situation? What am I missing? 

[schnitz]

Have not been following the situation, but my suggestion is to move to the "State of Hockey"..., yes, Minnesota. OK, the Wild aren't so great, but plety of college hockey, and the best state high school hockey tourney in the USA. They sell out out the boys with 17,000 in attendance. The girls h.s. hockey draws a few thousand per event.

We also have lots of good music. And we are having milder winters lately. Something to consider...

[kwakatak]

*phew!*

It looks like they're staying after all. 

Now I can look forward to taking my two sons to see the Penguins (when they're old enough).