Very good update from Mayors Manor.
According to him the Flames were "highly interested" with the idea of putting an AHL affiliate in Las Vegas, but the NHL exploring expansion there has put a halt to it.
http://mayorsmanor.com/2014/12/updat...rsManor.com%29
He also mentions that Salt Lake City is an option for part of the Pacific division, but according to his sources no NHL team is working it right now.