Originally Posted by
EastsideAl
It's not childish, it's about $$ and the benefits that flow from the perceptions that come from an event like this. I really see no reason for the DETROIT Red Wings to host the biggest gate they're ever likely to have way the hell out in Ann Arbor. This takes money out of our pockets here in the city for an event that would be happening in a much wealthier city, while using our city's team as the centerpiece and main draw.
Now I have no problem if the U of M would like to try to make some money of their own by hosting yet another college hockey game in their stadium, but using Detroit's team to make AA and UM money just doesn't seem right. And even more so given the relative economic statuses of the two cities. I know the NHL is the real driver behind this, because Bettman wants to satisfy his big ego with the biggest gate ever and the league wants to grab as much $$ for themselves as possible, but this game involving a team that has played in DETROIT for nearly 80 years and is named for this city definitely belongs here in Comerica Park.