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On June 8, 2007, a $325 million bond was issued and the Penguins signed a 30-year lease, binding the Penguins to the city of Pittsburgh through 2040; the lease agreement was signed on September 19. On May 6, 2008, the Pittsburgh planning commission unanimously approved the final design.
The effort was successful, and on February 8, 1966, the National Hockey League awarded an expansion team to Pittsburgh for the 1967â68 season. The Penguins paid $2.5 million ($18.5 million today) for their entry and $750,000 ($5.3 million today) more for start-up costs.