Comments on: Kings. Avs. Vegas. You should go http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/kings-avs-vegas-you-should-go/ ProHockeyTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:04:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: AlohaMrHand http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/kings-avs-vegas-you-should-go/comment-page-1/#comment-69042 Thu, 03 May 2012 17:29:28 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=391228#comment-69042 The people in Vegas who could afford to build one have no interest in building one because they aren’t going to do anything that takes away from people sitting in their casinos gambling.As far as a venue goes I’m no fool a pro franchise is never coming here but as far as events the arena would do wonders.First we would keep the national finals rodeo and the pro bullriders tour which makes this city tons of money.Plus big events like UFC or that alleged Mayweather Pacquiao fight they keep teasing(both will be well past their prime when or if it happens) and even perhaps an NCAA opening round.The Thomas and Mack is a nice arena but in dire need of a total renovation as its well past it’s shelf life.

]]> By: kitshky http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/kings-avs-vegas-you-should-go/comment-page-1/#comment-69039 Thu, 03 May 2012 17:21:38 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=391228#comment-69039 ..and just where do you think that cities going to find someone to back such an expensive venture!? ….

I can’t agree more. It’s so clearly the first logical step towards acquiring a serious tenant, and it’s not like a smart management team couldnt fill it with events throughout the year..

]]> By: AlohaMrHand http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/kings-avs-vegas-you-should-go/comment-page-1/#comment-68956 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:24:12 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=391228#comment-68956 I love in Vegas and I go to this every year.The Kings fans there are class acts and quite funny.My on,y gripe is the MGM grand Garden is not even close to being a hockey venue (there’s not even a scoreboard!its a sheet with the scorecard image projected on it!)Maybe one day the city council,will,stop shelving arena plans and get one built here.

]]> By: kitshky http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/kings-avs-vegas-you-should-go/comment-page-1/#comment-68842 Thu, 03 May 2012 03:12:20 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=391228#comment-68842 If the Kings win the Cup, or the Preds win the Cup, or the Rangers …basically if the Cup is won at all this year I’m flying down for this.

Vegas and hockey. I need to sit down now…

]]> By: blomfeld http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/kings-avs-vegas-you-should-go/comment-page-1/#comment-68829 Thu, 03 May 2012 02:33:08 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=391228#comment-68829 If the Kings win the Cup, then I’m seriously flying down to take in this game in September !

ps: I’m also taking my clubs with me, as I’ve never golfed in Vegas before :)

]]> By: barroomhero80 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/kings-avs-vegas-you-should-go/comment-page-1/#comment-68798 Wed, 02 May 2012 23:54:21 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=391228#comment-68798 any reason for a Vegas trip is a good reason, especially the Kings! GO KINGS GO!!!

]]> By: govtminion http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/kings-avs-vegas-you-should-go/comment-page-1/#comment-68777 Wed, 02 May 2012 22:29:07 +0000 http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/?p=391228#comment-68777 Er… that involves spending money on preseason hockey. Meh.

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