Isn't this awesome? Who would of ever thought the state that's the empire of gambling would ever be host of a professional sports team? The city finally has a home team to root for and certainly bet on. The 31st team in the league will begin play next hockey season and will be inluded in the Pacific Division. The current NHL playoff format will remain the same. The new Las Vegas show on ice will host their home games at the T-Mobile Arena located right on the greatest 4 miles in the United States. Yes, right on the Vegas strip next to New York New York.
The Las Vegas expansion team is the first expansion team in the NHL since the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild began play during the 2000-2001 season. The NHL was either going to put their new team in either Vegas or Quebec but Vegas was elected in a hands down majority. I don't care how Canadien hockey is, Las vegas is clearly the better money-making option.
Now there is a whole bunch of crazy ass shit with how the teamis going to be assembled. Here is a little bit of what the Las Vegas expansion team has to do to build their team.
Source: Craig Custance ESPN
In the expansion draft, which will take place next year, the Las Vegas franchise must select one player from each team for a total of 30 players, with at least 20 being under contract for the 2017-18 season. The franchise also must select at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.
Each existing team will have two options for protected lists, which they must submit by 5 p.m. ET on June 17, 2017: They can make seven forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender unavailable in the draft or do the same for eight skaters (forwards/defensemen) and one goaltender. Players in their first and second years and unsigned draft choices will be exempt from selection.
This is big time news for the wonderful city of Las Vegas Nevada. Now that Vegas has finally entered the world of sports, the city can potentially receive more teams. One of those teams coming from the most powerful leagues in the world. The NFL. The Oakland Raiders are strongly considering a move to Vegas. Now that Vegas has a team in one of the major professional sports, anything is possible.
This monumental news is very exciting. This Las Vegas hockey team is already one of my favorite hockey teams. 3rd favorite to be exact. Yeah, having 3 favorite teams is pretty wack. I'll be the first to admit it. But this is fucking hockey so who gives a shit. There's been no word yet on what the team name will be but owner Bill Foley says "Black Knights" is the front runner. I'm sure in some way shape or form, the media will find a way to make that name controversial. I think it's a stupid fucking name. How is the team name not going to be gambling related??!! Here are some names I think would be awesome.
Las Vegas Jokers
Las Vegas Flamingos (a Flamingo aint very intimidating but The Flamingo was the very first casino in Las Vegas. Pay some respect to Bugsy.)
Las Vegas Outlaws
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Wolfpack (would make Allen Garner very proud. Zach Galifanikas would be in box seats for every home game.)
Team Mascot: Elvis
Team Slogan: This is our House. The House Always Wins.
Are you excited for the Vegas expansion team? What do you think their team name should be?
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