I wouldn't be surprised if it is Vegas and Toronto. The NHL owes Vegas and this is their repayment, giving Vegas literally home ice advantage. And we all know the NHL suckles on the Toronto teet given any opportunity and will want the Leaftard fanbase revenue with the Leafs home ice advantage. I would not be surprised the Leafs get favourable reffing the entire way as the NHL needs the Leafs revenue streams more than the Leafs need the NHL right now.
Why does the NHL owe Vegas? I've seen you post this a few times and I assume it's in reference to the playoffs last year. It was a shit call, but for the love of God an NHL team should not give up that many goals on a PP.
Vegas should be happy that the expansion draft was set up to give them a competitive team out of the gate. Look at Ottawa, Anaheim, Florida, Columbus and Minnesota's inaugural rosters. Plus they didn't have extra 1st rounders from teams making side deals.
I get why the league would push for Vegas and Toronto. I don't like it, but I understand. There's obviously some big money involved.