new arena

I had skepticized about it in my “Offseason Stories,” but I had predicted that we would not be hearing any news about a new downtown arena for the Red Wings. However, today, before the offseason has even begun, sources told the Sports Business Journal. Mike Ilitch and the Red Wings have long been saying that they need a new arena, but attempts to squeeze out what little juice is left in the Joe are apparently nearing their end. Sources said that the Wings intend to develop an 18,000-seat facility.