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[IceNeophyte]

I wish I could respond to all those Oakland fans and tell them I don't want their piece of **** team to come here either.

I know I should probably at least become facially supportive at one point or another but I'm not ready for that yet.

I'm on your bus.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[mundyc3]

Dave Goucher doing the national radio call tonight for game 7 of Bruins and Leafs

 

[GoldenKnights2017]

Round 2 preview with former ECHL Head Coach Pat Curcio on Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks.

Episode 3 Of The Vegas Roundtable And Curdog’s Corner: Preview Round 2 Series Of Golden Knights Vs. San Jose Sharks

 

[LadyStanley]

WHAT IF Vegas wins the Cup in their first year????

Short term it would be a huge PR windfall for the NHL but it won't play well in many markets where fans have been heartbroken for decades.


Opinion | For the Vegas Golden Knights, It’s Not Only Magic on Ice

LAS VEGAS — To those who thought ice hockey couldn’t work in the Nevada desert, you should see Las Vegas Boulevard.

The oversize L.C.D. screens are flashing Golden Knights chants. Inside the Bellagio casino, a life-size chocolate sculpture of goalie Marc-Andre Fleury defends the counter of a patisserie. In front of the New York-New York replica skyline, the Statue of Liberty currently wears a 600-pound, 28-foot-long Golden Knights sweater.

Las Vegas has embraced hockey, and with our stereotypical, extravagant flair. Our pregame shows feature surreal, Cirque du Soleil-style choreography. Elvises and Blue Man Group performers can be spotted rooting in our stands. Between periods, a futuristic-looking drum line, illuminated by LED gloves and goggles, thunders away on flashing, neon-yellow snares.

We are Vegas, after all — we know our brand better than anyone.

From New York Times, via BOH. Definitely unexpected. Hope springs eternal.

 

[LadyStanley]

Awesome support, Bellagio!

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[LadyStanley]

Knights finally make it to prime time, gain national appeal

Another article looks at the development of the fan base for VGK. Australia to Arctic Circle.

 

[LadyStanley]

Watching recent episode of Tanked (Animal Planet) and Agnes is wearing VGK tank. (Originally aired 4/20)

 

[LadyStanley]

How a lifelong Penguins supporter became a diehard Golden Knights fan
How a lifelong Pens supporter became a diehard Golden Knights fan

 

[LadyStanley]

As Golden Knights Attempt Historic Stanley Cup Quest, Fans Celebrate With Team's Private Label Wine

Forbes: VGK offered fans who traveled to SJ for game 3 to tour one of FFW vineyards in Napa, and owner Bill Foley greeted the 30 who participated.


The Golden Knights were supposed to be competitive, not mounting a Stanley Cup run

LAT : And from HHOFer Helene Elliott on VGK

 

[LadyStanley]

Las Vegas sports fandom thriving as teams collaborate, foster community pride

Synergy!

 

[LadyStanley]

Meet the Las Vegas artist inspired by the Vegas Golden Knights

VGK should hire this guy to help design the battle towels.

 

[LadyStanley]

Golden Knights forward eyeing playoff run from Worlds

Hyka watching VGK playoffs (highlights) while in Denmark playing at IIHF World Championships.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Nevada Jones]

Marc-Andre Fleury listed as Nevada state flower on Wikipedia

 

[Blue Goose]

A little reading while we wait for the next round to start - here's my latest Squire Report:

Squire Report, Vol 9: Playoffs - Hockey Transplant

 

[IceNeophyte]

A little reading while we wait for the next round to start - here's my latest Squire Report:

Squire Report, Vol 9: Playoffs - Hockey Transplant

RE: Last month's predictions, don't be shocked if Brannstrom finishes next season with a shield on his chest.

 

[Blue Goose]

RE: Last month's predictions, don't be shocked if Brannstrom finishes next season with a shield on his chest.

For 9 games? Sure. I'm not interested in any more than that.

 

[CupInSIX]

For 9 games? Sure. I'm not interested in any more than that.

To slide his ELC? He'd have to go back to Europe, so the 1st year of his contract is counting next year whether he's with the Wolves or the Knights (just like Hague).

I think he's ready if he can adjust to the smaller rink in preseason, either left or right side.

 

[hangman005]

Marc-Andre Fleury listed as Nevada state flower on Wikipedia

Hahahahaha that was funny

 

[Blue Goose]

To slide his ELC? He'd have to go back to Europe, so the 1st year of his contract is counting next year whether he's with the Wolves or the Knights (just like Hague).

Are you sure about that? Oliver Kylington was drafted by the Flames out of Sweden, and had his ELC slide during two full years in the AHL:

Oliver Kylington - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

And there are MANY 19-year-olds who played in the AHL and had their ELC's slide: Denis Gurianov, Jack Roslovic, Christian Fischer, Mikko Rantanen, Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, Kasperi Kapanen

 

[LadyStanley]

Just what every VGK fans needs?

 

[CupInSIX]

Are you sure about that? Oliver Kylington was drafted by the Flames out of Sweden, and had his ELC slide during two full years in the AHL:

Oliver Kylington - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

And there are MANY 19-year-olds who played in the AHL and had their ELC's slide: Denis Gurianov, Jack Roslovic, Christian Fischer, Mikko Rantanen, Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, Kasperi Kapanen

I stand corrected. Does Hague slide as well?

 

[razor ray]