After months of speculation, it seems that an announcement on a name for the Las Vegas NHL expansion franchise will be made next month. The name will include Knights, according to team owner Bill Foley. (more…)
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Las Vegas Working Toward New Name
The NHL expansion franchise in Las Vegas is still working on a new name, though it will be weeks before an announcement is made. (more…)
Anticipation High for T-Mobile Arena
The level of anticipation remains high in Las Vegas, not only for the arrival of an expansion NHL franchise, but for hockey games at T-Mobile Arena. (more…)
Next Challenge for T-Mobile Arena: Ice
Next season will see the new Las Vegas NHL team launch play at T-Mobile Arena, so management there will have plenty of time to work out a formula for a core function of the facility: a great ice surface. (more…)
Las Vegas NHL Name a Few Months Away
From the looks of it, it will be a few months before the branding for the NHL’s expansion team in Las Vegas is announced. (more…)
Can Arena Make Las Vegas Instant Contender?
With T-Mobile Arena to start hosting a Las Vegas NHL expansion team in 2017, questions are arising as to whether the arena will help lure top-tier players. (more…)
NHL Expansion Also Means Potential AHL Expansion
The decision by NHL owners to add Las Vegas as an expansion team in 2017-2018 means that AHL expansion is likely to happen as well — and there’s already plenty of chatter as to where a new team would play. (more…)
Is Quebec Snub Open Invite for New Seattle NHL Team?
With Quebec City’s NHL bid put on hold because of geographic and financial decisions, insiders are saying the snub is directly related to the issue of a new Seattle NHL team — but any bid has some huge challenges. (more…)
It’s Official: Las Vegas NHL Team to Launch in 2017-2018
It’s official: We’ll see a Las Vegas NHL team for the 2017-2018 season, as the league announced an expansion franchise awarded to billionaire Bill Foley and casino operators Joe and Gavin Maloof for $500 million. (more…)
Location for Las Vegas Practice Facility is Undecided
Though more details are emerging about the Las Vegas NHL expansion franchise, one question that remains unanswered in the status of the team’s proposed practice facility. (more…)
More on Las Vegas NHL Expansion Team
We have more on the Las Vegas NHL expansion team, as the league’s Board of Governors is poised to add the 31st team, reportedly the Las Vegas Black Knights, to the circuit. (more…)
Report: NHL Selecting Las Vegas for Expansion
The NHL is coming to Las Vegas, as the Associated Press is reporting that the league’s executive committee is recommending that the city be selected for an expansion franchise. Las Vegas would host the NHL’s 31st team, which would begin play at T-Mobile Arena at the start of the 2017-2018 season. (more…)
