The NFL generates tons of interest through gambling. If having a team in Vegas can get the sports betters interested in the NHL more than they are now, then that can't hurt. Add to that fantasy hockey. I think this demographic probably has room to grow.
As far as the team itself, any time a city only has one pro team, that is a good thing. San Jose has only the Sharks and have developed a good fan base. Columbus seems to have dedicated fans considering the crappy teams they've had. Las Vegas will only have hockey as a pro team.
I'm all for it as long as Quebec is on the horizon as well.
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