LadyStanley
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Hmm.
Definitely has the ability to hype the series with outlandish craziness. And lots of entertainment possibilities.
A hotel gym Would need to be rejigged with different equipment for NHL players. So long as they have the space, it can work. It’s the on ice facilities that could be an issue as teams need to practice.Hearing Vegas has limited NHL quality rinks/training facilities to be a good candidate for one of 2 hub cities but would definitely be a great fit for Conference Finals & SC Finals.
Interesting note from the article, empty arenas work for this end of season as most revenues are already in. However for next season this would be more challenging as owners would reportedly lose less money by not playing.
Source in the article is reported to be someone "closely" involved in current planning efforts.
Biggest downside of Las Vegas is how do ypu enforce strict quarantines on players in a party city like that.
Getting inflected in Vegas has been a concern long before COVID came along.
Nevada among low rates of infection and among first to start reopening.
If players have entire block with resort amenities, including night club and pool, segregated/blocked off from the world, why would they need to leave bubble to recreate?
As it is, today, no nightclubs nor pool day clubs are open. Casinos still closed, but signs are they may reopen in June, with 50% capacity on casino floor. Big corporations are only opening select properties; MGM only opening 2 of their dozen, for instance. No evening entertainment/shows open either.
Are you just naming all the cheap places?My sources say teams will be housed at Circus Circus, The Stratosphere, The Tropicana, Hooters Hotel and Casino, and Palace Station.
I wonder if Orleans Arena still has ice capabilities from the Wranglers being there. Possible additional practice location
My sources say teams will be housed at Circus Circus, The Stratosphere, The Tropicana, Hooters Hotel and Casino, and Palace Station.
I wonder if Orleans Arena still has ice capabilities from the Wranglers being there. Possible additional practice location
Palace Station just underwent huge renovation.
(Caesars just sold Circus Circus)