Yankee Stadium trying to steal Winter Classic from Chicago?

July 1st, 2008 | Posted by PostmanR

At the end of May, the Sun-Times reported the Winter Classic was all signed, sealed and delivered for the Red Wings to play the Blackhawks at Wrigley Field. Outdoor hockey. In the winter. At Wrigley. Pretty. Freaking. Cool. But alas, a wrench — why is it always a wrench? could we not through a screwdriver into the situation? let’s to that — has been thrown into the plans. According to Random Reality Thoughts, New York doesn’t seem completely out the door yet.

NHL Deputy Commissioner Billy Daly was a guest on XM Radio’s “Hockey This Morning” and stated that “it’s safe to assume” that a Winter Classic will be held at Yankee Stadium or Wrigley Field during the upcoming season.

Like Eric McErlain over at FanHouse, I’m a bit confused by this, but would think it’s safe to assume both cities are now bidding for a shot at hosting the game. Which is bogus. Yeah, it’s Yankee Stadium’s last year. And yeah: it makes sense to have it there. But does Yankee Stadium have the ability for someone to throw an octopus on the ice from a rooftop?

I think not.