according to the post gazette our mayor is asking mario to pull strings 
here is to hope and not k.c. penguins …
http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/06354/747594-100.stm
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato said at a press conference today that they have already spoken to Mr. Barden and hope to arrange a meeting about his plans as soon as tomorrow.
Both said they understood he has reiterated his commitment to helping fund an arena and redevelop the Hill.
They also said they are still backing a new arena.