Originally posted on 06/16/2016:

Quote Originally Posted by packerd_00 View Post
Do you think once the novelty wears off the interest will stick for a Pro Hockey franchise, I think it would have made alot more sense if you had gotten the Raiders in Vegas personally.
Like I was telling 3rd shift jj, it won't matter. It will be a social event, and will be a big draw for all opposing fans. 10K+ season tix already sold. Every game for pretty much forever against LA, ANA, and PHX will be a sellout, and that's a good portion of the away season. We have direct flight to everywhere in Canada now, so they'll parlay their yearly visit with the game. Why wouldn't you? We have an advantage over every other team out there as far as being able to sell tickets.

People have never gotten to come to Vegas and watch a pro sporting event, until now. And as I said before, people with casino hosts who have no interest in hockey already want their hosts to get them tickets.

Gonna be big. NHL asking for an exorbitant amount of money for this, and the local owners can't give it to them fast enough.