Thorny Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I still think it wouldn't make sense to acquire Kulikov if you didn't plan on extending him. I'm assuming he will be extended and we'll protect four d. My four forwards would be: O'Reilly Okposo Girgensons Kane Ennis and Larsson are the only other two in consideration. I'm not wasting a spot on Foligno. This season could determine whether Ennis or Larsson replace Girgensons. For the first two seasons which is what many top free agents are getting just to guarantee they won't be in the expansion draft. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Did Okposo get a no movement clause? Thought I read Limited NTC that he could exclude 15 teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thought I read Limited NTC that he could exclude 15 teams. I think that's after the first 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 So after stopping at T-Mobile Arena this week for several events and talking to a bunch of people who either visit often or live in the area I think this city has a good start on the NHL. The arena itself is beautiful from the major roadways and in a GREAT spot on the strip (Excalibur and New York New York are both within five minutes of walking, MGM within eight and the strip is an easy walk overall anyways). No need to Uber your way to the arena unless you're staying on Fremont/other parts of Vegas (I don't know why you would, Fremont was such a waste of time). And the relaxation of sitting by a large sheet of ice will definitely be a popular play in Vegas. The inside of the arena has plenty of concessions and the seating is very comfortable (it's steep because they'll be hosting a ton of fights, too). Hard to judge the cleanliness and staff since these events weren't full-venue events. It'll take some time for the inside of the building to have some personality, though, as it's mostly just light silvers and pink (yes, a LOT of pink) right now as T-Mobile is the only sponsor. THe NHL is coming but you wouldn't know it as there isn't a single mention of it anywhere in the building. There are generic mentions of sports in there, but they whole inside is still basically just a T-Mobile advertisement. From what I could see of the clubs and suites they are going to be among the best in the league. Very unique look and angles for some of them. There is a balcony that hangs over the top level in each corner but I'm not sure if that'll be for people with tickets or crews, but the balconies give it a cool/unique look. I hope to be out there sometime and see a game. Definitely a good venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 So after stopping at T-Mobile Arena this week for several events and talking to a bunch of people who either visit often or live in the area I think this city has a good start on the NHL. The arena itself is beautiful from the major roadways and in a GREAT spot on the strip (Excalibur and New York New York are both within five minutes of walking, MGM within eight and the strip is an easy walk overall anyways). No need to Uber your way to the arena unless you're staying on Fremont/other parts of Vegas (I don't know why you would, Fremont was such a waste of time). And the relaxation of sitting by a large sheet of ice will definitely be a popular play in Vegas. The inside of the arena has plenty of concessions and the seating is very comfortable (it's steep because they'll be hosting a ton of fights, too). Hard to judge the cleanliness and staff since these events weren't full-venue events. It'll take some time for the inside of the building to have some personality, though, as it's mostly just light silvers and pink (yes, a LOT of pink) right now as T-Mobile is the only sponsor. THe NHL is coming but you wouldn't know it as there isn't a single mention of it anywhere in the building. There are generic mentions of sports in there, but they whole inside is still basically just a T-Mobile advertisement. From what I could see of the clubs and suites they are going to be among the best in the league. Very unique look and angles for some of them. There is a balcony that hangs over the top level in each corner but I'm not sure if that'll be for people with tickets or crews, but the balconies give it a cool/unique look. I hope to be out there sometime and see a game. Definitely a good venue. Is the scoreboard centered over the ice? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Is the scoreboard centered over the ice? :) Seems like it will be. If Brooklyn is the comparable stadium to this one then T-Mobile blows it out of the water (which isn't hard because Barclays is a heaping mess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Not sure if this was mentioned: George McPhee is expected to be named Vegas GM tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Not sure if this was mentioned: George McPhee is expected to be named Vegas GM tomorrow. NHL app notified me this a little bit ago, so it's official now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Seems like it will be. If Brooklyn is the comparable stadium to this one then T-Mobile blows it out of the water (which isn't hard because Barclays is a heaping mess). That situation has to be driving the players mad. How long till Uniondale says we'll do it and they move back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 There is a delay in naming the team as Canadian Copy Right Laws will not allow the team to have the team called The Knights as that is an infringement on the London Knights since they already carry the name. http://m.reviewjournal.com/sports/nhl-vegas/bill-foley-again-asks-fans-patience-nhl-team-name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 There is a delay in naming the team as Canadian Copy Right Laws will not allow the team to have the team called The Knights as that is an infringement on the London Knights since they already carry the name. http://m.reviewjournal.com/sports/nhl-vegas/bill-foley-again-asks-fans-patience-nhl-team-name This makes zero sense to me. You're the London Knights. They want to be the Las Vegas Knights. You play in completely different leagues at completely different levels. Las Vegas Nights and Las Vegas Aces are my two favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 This makes zero sense to me. You're the London Knights. They want to be the Las Vegas Knights. You play in completely different leagues at completely different levels. Las Vegas Nights and Las Vegas Aces are my two favorites. What about the Kitchener Rangers or Lethbridge Hurricanes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 What about the Kitchener Rangers or Lethbridge Hurricanes? The Kitchener Rangers were owned by the New York Rangers which is why they had the name and look. Maybe the Carolina Hurricanes paid Lethbridge? Still doesn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Yeah, doesn't really make sense to me. What about the reverse scenario, lots of teams adopt NHL names. I guess that could be seen as a form of advertising. Imagine if every Tykes/Squirts team had to pay to use their favorite names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Yeah, doesn't really make sense to me. What about the reverse scenario, lots of teams adopt NHL names. I guess that could be seen as a form of advertising. Imagine if every Tykes/Squirts team had to pay to use their favorite names. The Las Vegas Squirts. I like it. I'm still leaning towards the Las Vegas Vegans though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Or the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders? Maybe if Vegas went Monty Python and pronounced it Kanigits? Only if the fans chant "Nee, Nee, Nee" every game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 What about the "Nites"? That would make more sense for Vegans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 What about the "Nites"? That would make more sense for Vegans. Nights has been suggested and appears to be a finalist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Add Night Hawks, Red Hawks and Desert Hawks onto the list of potential team names http://sinbin.vegas/report-name-selected-one-three/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Add Night Hawks, Red Hawks and Desert Hawks onto the list of potential team names http://sinbin.vegas/report-name-selected-one-three/ No thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Add Night Hawks, Red Hawks and Desert Hawks onto the list of potential team names http://sinbin.vegas/report-name-selected-one-three/ Night Hawks is a good name, but I prefer that they make it one word. Nighthawks. That has to be the leader. And the article isn't saying "add" them to the list. That IS the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Vroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Yeah, that's asking to poach the nickname "Hawks," which will never be pried from Chicago. Nighthawks? Blackhawks? Nah. Edited August 11, 2016 by IKnowPhysics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Yea, I would love to hear how Chicago feels about a team being referred to as the Hawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Las Vegas Darkwing Ducks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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