Nobody want to hear it, but it only makes sense.
In this economy and in this hard-hit region, it makes no sense to invest $10 million dollars into Joe Louis, especially since the Red Wings eventually want to bolt that place and build a new arena.
Plus, there’s no way the Wings will get anybody to help pay for a new arena now. No one has loot, especially not the city. Hence, the only logical idea is to move to Auburn Hills.
I know. I know. Hockey should be played in downtown Detroit. Where is your sense of tradition?
Let’s not forget that Tiger Stadium is gone. Times changes and so do venues.
In time, I believe that Wings will settle back down in the city. It just seems silly to have a beautiful arena not doing anything half the time.
All over the NHL and NBA, teams share the same arena. They do at the Garden in NYC. In LA, at the Staples Center, three teams share that builing and it works — Lakers, Clippers and the Kings.
Owner Mike Ilitch will build a new arena down where Tiger Stadium used to be. That time just isn’t now.
This is a clear case of two teams banning together and saving some money in tough times. The Pistons and Wings could help each other survive as ticket sales dry up and expenses continue to climb.
It’s not forever. The plan is a smart one for a few seasons. Get onboard.
