Projecting NMC Waive Requests for the Expansion Draft Shayna Goldman | April 5, 2017 All NHL teams must submit a protected players list for the 2017 Expansion Draft by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on June 17. The Vegas Golden Knights will draft from teams’…
A Golden Knights Fan Guide to the NHL Playoffs Thomas Conroy | April 3, 2017 Las Vegas was the talk of the sports world after the NFL unanimously approved the Oakland Raiders’ move to the desert. But, hold off on the parade just yet because…
Sharks and a Move to Plunder Zeke | April 1, 2017 Gertrude Stein famously described her childhood city, Oakland, California, saying “there is no there there.” And, for a second time, the Oakland Raiders won’t be there either. This week, the NFL announced…
4 Kings Vegas Fans Should Be Watching Keith Scheessele | March 31, 2017 There will be no playoffs for the Los Angeles Kings in 2017. So what happened? All season this team was very underwhelming. Don’t get me wrong. You can be bad…
Expansion Protection Lists Will be Publicized Shayna Goldman | March 29, 2017 It was announced today that the NHL will be publicizing the protected and available player lists for the 2017 Expansion Draft. The announcement comes after Bill Foley, owner of the…
Golden Knights Owner Blasts Raiders Move to Vegas Keith Scheessele | March 29, 2017 Bill Foley’s tenure as the only owner of a “Big Four” professional sports franchise in Las Vegas came to an end this week, and he has some things to say…
The George McPhee Connection Shayna Goldman | March 28, 2017 George McPhee is the inaugural general manager for the Vegas Golden Knights. McPhee was hired last July by owner Bill Foley. Prior to joining the Golden Knights, McPhee played in…
Vegas Expansion a Smart Bet in Salary Cap Era Thomas Conroy | March 22, 2017 It’s been 16 years since the NHL last conducted an expansion draft. In 2000, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild came into existence with less than promising results.…
Inevitable for Vegas: Salary Cap & Taxes Shayna Goldman | March 21, 2017 The Vegas Golden Knights have to adhere to the National Hockey League’s salary cap as an official member of the league. There are specific parameters the Golden Knights will have…
4 Panthers Vegas Fans Should Be Watching Keith Scheessele | March 21, 2017 Is there a more discouraging and disappointing team in the National Hockey League than the Florida Panthers? Sure, they’ve managed to avoid the basement of the Eastern Conference, but is that…
4 Oilers Vegas Fans Should Be Watching Keith Scheessele | March 17, 2017 The good news is that thanks to Connor McFranchise the Edmonton Oilers are more relevant than they’ve been since they advanced to the Stanley Cup Final at the conclusion of…
Challenges of an Unconventional Market Shayna Goldman | March 15, 2017 The National Hockey League has expanded into unconventional markets over the years, some showing more success than others. By expanding to Las Vegas, the NHL is increasing its footprint in…