Expect an All-Star Game in Vegas sooner rather than later
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With the expansion Vegas Golden Knights set to begin play in the NHL later this year, in the 2017-18 season, expect the league's annual midseason showcase to head to the desert shortly thereafter.
Bettman hints #NHL has an agreement with @GoldenKnights to host All-Star Game in Vegas in the "earlier days of the franchise." Maybe in 2018
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) January 28, 2017
There's no confirmed date, as of yet, but a "mutual intention."
Also touching on Vegas, Bettman said he's not concerned about a potential move by the NFL's Oakland Raiders to the city.
"We'll see if we ever end up there," he added.
One more on Vegas, from deputy commissioner Bill Daly:
NHL’s Bill Daly says “zero” concern about Vegas not being able to open 1st season w/ “Golden Knights” name, despite trademark issues.
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) January 28, 2017
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