1. 10-25-17 10:53 AM #1
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    Vegas = Greatest Home Field Advantage in all of Sports

    Vegas Golden Knights are 7-1 to begin their inaugural season.

    5-1 at home.

    Have started 3 different goalies in 8 games, and a roster of second-line players.

    Record doesn't make sense, until you consider what's been on the minds of the opponent when they come to town. Also the fan attendance has been awesome, rowdy crowds fully into the games who are appreciative to have their own team.

    Friday they will host an early game at 3pm Pacific time to celebrate "Nevada Day" state holiday, then hit the road for their first extended road trip.

    Wouldn't be surprised to see the Raiders get a fast start their first season in Vegas.
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  2. 10-25-17 11:00 AM #2
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    i guess so..... when the other team rolls into vegas from the airport and their bus is given clint eastwood "the gauntlet" treatement by the gunhappy locals.....


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  3. 10-25-17 11:13 AM #3
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    Team is a surprise

    A matter of time NBA also comes to Vegas and then a rare state with all pro sports
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  4. 10-25-17 11:26 AM #4
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    Great new....Vegas really needed a pro-sport team.....
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  5. 10-25-17 11:28 AM #5
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    Personally I think it's awesome and also great for the sport overall imo...however lets get at least 10% of the way through the season before we starting sucking their d*cks while they are hoisting the Stanley Cup, lol
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  6. 10-25-17 11:28 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Auto Donk View Post
    i guess so..... when the other team rolls into vegas from the airport and their bus is given clint eastwood "the gauntlet" treatement by the gunhappy locals.....



    Oh shit!

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  7. 10-25-17 11:29 AM #7
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    Impressive record for the Knights so far. Keep in mind though that the opposing team's fans are going to represent, particularly on the weekend games. When football comes to town, half the fans will be from the visiting team.
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  8. 12-19-17 11:43 PM #8
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    Vegas home record now 14-2-1 after beating Tampa

    I'm not saying the Golden Knights are the best, I'm saying Vegas the city is the greatest home field advantage in professional sports
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  9. 12-20-17 05:55 AM #9
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    Need more games and more teams to judge
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  10. 12-20-17 07:32 AM #10
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    Good ole Vegas
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  11. 12-20-17 08:39 AM #11
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    How is this team carrying on like this? Is gallant that good of a coach?
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  12. 12-20-17 08:44 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    How is this team carrying on like this? Is gallant that good of a coach?
    when he got to Florida, he turned them into a playoff team,
    and he started with a cellar dweller.

    I told people out here, don't be shocked if th Knights do well, right away.
    they have also had a favorable schedule.
    Still, a fun team to watch
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  13. 12-20-17 08:46 AM #13
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    Ask the UNLV college football team is it's home field advantage or not?
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  14. 12-20-17 08:55 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMoneyShot View Post
    Ask the UNLV college football team is it's home field advantage or not?
    You're correct
    I wouldn't conflate the two.

    Rebels football, not very popular.
    Year's of fans disappointment

    Golden Knights have done some solid marketing
    Good start
    Warmed up to the fans. Very positive response.
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  15. 12-20-17 10:31 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by hotcross View Post
    I'm not saying the Golden Knights are the best, I'm saying Vegas the city is the greatest home field advantage in professional sports
    my buddy has a system where he bets on the NY Rangers whenever they have a Sunday game @ home against a team that had a free night in NYC the night before. Same principle here...
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  16. 12-20-17 10:36 AM #16
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    My money making strategy this NHL season has been to live bet against Sabres and Coyotes when they get a lead. You get plus odds and they sh!t the bed a lot.
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  17. 12-20-17 05:59 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by bruceBRUCEbruce View Post
    my buddy has a system where he bets on the NY Rangers whenever they have a Sunday game @ home against a team that had a free night in NYC the night before. Same principle here...
    even if the visitor team does not have a day off before a Vegas game, those players thinking "even if we lose the game, we could win it all back at the slots and at the tables after the game."

    That was the case last night, as Tampa tied the score 3-3 with about 4 minutes left in the game. They thought "at least we're getting a point for overtime, maybe 2 points."

    Started dreaming of the after-game activities and gave up the winning goal to the Golden Knights with 3 SECONDS ON THE CLOCK.
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  18. 02-22-18 11:47 AM #18
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    approx 75% thru regular season update

    Vegas home record now 23-5-2 after beating Calgary last night
    .....top Home record in the NHL

    Vegas overall record 40-16-4 for 84 points is top in NHL (Tampa 2nd with 83 points)

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    I'm not saying the Golden Knights are the best, I'm saying Vegas the city is the greatest home field advantage in professional sports
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  19. 02-22-18 11:49 AM #19
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    we will be fading them in playoffs
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  20. 02-22-18 11:49 AM #20
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    I've been doing well riding Vegas. I just lucked out. Sometimes you see something, you just ride it. Eventually, the lines catch up though (obviously).
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  21. 02-22-18 12:44 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by hotcross View Post
    approx 75% thru regular season update

    Vegas home record now 23-5-2 after beating Calgary last night
    .....top Home record in the NHL

    Vegas overall record 40-16-4 for 84 points is top in NHL (Tampa 2nd with 83 points)

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    I'm not saying the Golden Knights are the best, I'm saying Vegas the city is the greatest home field advantage in professional sports
    Hard to get up for a game after the visiting team got some hookers and blow
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  22. 02-22-18 12:46 PM #22
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    If they won the Cup would it surpass last year's EPL shocker?
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  23. 02-22-18 12:48 PM #23
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    this has seattle mariners 2001 written all over it
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