Little Caesars Arena announced in October that they’d be soon replacing the bright red seats in the arena with black ones as a way to combat the unsightly sparse crowds attending both Detroit Red Wings and Pistons games. The reasoning being that black seats don’t stand out on television as much as the bright red upholstery did when nobody occupied them.
Though the project was supposed to have been finished by December, black seat covers were used in the lower bowl until the replacements arrived. And now it appears as though the project is finally underway.
First look: some of the new seats at Little Caesars Arena have been installed. pic.twitter.com/eJhGI3TPy8
— Detroit Sports Media Association (@TheDSportsMedia) March 7, 2019
What do you think of the new look?
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Chris Ilitch mum on potential Steve Yzerman reunion
Ever since it was announced that Steve Yzerman was stepping down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning despite having one year on his contract left, speculation has run rampant that a return to the Detroit Red Wings was in the works. He is still with the Lightning as an advisor.
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Yzerman still maintains a home in the metro-Detroit area, and his family remained here even as he worked in Florida. Meanwhile, current general manager Ken Holland still has one year remaining on a two-year pact he agreed to this past offseason.
While discussing the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Ilitch was asked about the potential return of Yzerman. However, he kept things simple when asked if he’s reached out to the former captain.
“No, we have not done that,” Ilitch responded. “He is under contract and we generally have a rule within our organization not talking about executives or others who are under contract with another organization.”
“There’s not a lot I can say about that other than I know his contract is expiring this summer, and leave it at that.”
