It's only a matter of time now. By May of this year, The City of Detroit must begin demolition work for the now-vacant Joe Louis Arena in order to prepare the area for a new hotel that's expected to reshape the entire Downtown Detroit Riverfront area.
The final season ended back in the spring at the Joe Louis Arena and the Red Wings have announced a unique item to commemorate the final season at the historic arena.
The Detroit Red Wings' new home in 2017-18 will be named "Little Caesars Arena". Team owner Mike Illitch founded the Little Caesar's chain in 1959 with his wife Marian.