Red Sox to buy Penguins?

[willy]

Red Sox to buy Penguins?

Boston Red Sox Owner Fenway Sports in Talks to Buy Pittsburgh Penguins

Deal for the NHL franchise could be finalized later this week

https://www.wsj.com/articles/boston-...ns-11637092211

[fansince'76]

Not sure what to make of that. Here is another take that isn't paywalled:

Mark Belko
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 18, 2021

Perhaps the third time will be the charm for Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle.

For the third time in the past 15 years, the Pittsburgh Penguins — the team Mr. Lemieux and Mr. Burkle rescued out of bankruptcy in 1999 — appear to be on the verge of being sold.

But if history is any guide, there is no done deal until, well, there’s a done deal. The Penguins icon and his billionaire co-owner have been down this road before, only to see potential sales unravel or fizzle out.

Read more: 'As good as you can get': Penguins sale to Boston Red Sox owner could boost the team and its fans, experts say

[willy]

I haven't heard that it's official yet.