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…
KHL Provides Vegas Alternative Roster Options Thomas Conroy | March 15, 2017 The NHL is home to the best hockey players in the world, but the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is quickly becoming a viable source for talent outside of North America.…
Facing Off: Getting Golden Knights Back in the Spotlight Larry Fisher | March 13, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
4 Red Wings Vegas Fans Should Be Watching Keith Scheessele | March 10, 2017 Do not be fooled by the words of Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill. Henrik Zetterberg is a fine player, but he is not leading his squad to the…
NHL Hits Jackpot With Vegas Expansion Thomas Conroy | March 9, 2017 Las Vegas has been professional sports’ “dirty little secret” as most leagues love the area as a franchise destination because of the entertainment. But, they hate also hate being partnered with a…
Expansion Draft Will Be Televised Keith Scheessele | March 9, 2017 Worry not, hockey fans. You’ll have the opportunity to see which player your team will be losing live and in living color. Many fans of the National Hockey League have…
NHL Wants Expansion Protection Lists Kept Secret Shayna Goldman | March 9, 2017 Barring any changes, the National Hockey League intends to keep each team’s protection list for the 2017 Expansion Draft private. At the general managers’ meetings in Boca Raton, it was…
‘Fleury’ of Trades Looming Before Expansion Draft? Shayna Goldman | March 7, 2017 The Vegas Golden Knights and the expansion draft stifled the 2017 trade deadline. Subsequently, a number of trades can be expected before the 2017 Expansion Draft. Many teams took the…