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GioforPM · 06-15-2016, 08:37 AM

IMO all the gambling names (Gamblers, Aces, etc) sound better, but I suspect the NHL wants to avoid any connection to gambling (which has been one of the issues keeping major league sports out of Vegas for so long).

06-15-2016, 08:37 AM	#133
GioforPM Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springbank Exp:	IMO all the gambling names (Gamblers, Aces, etc) sound better, but I suspect the NHL wants to avoid any connection to gambling (which has been one of the issues keeping major league sports out of Vegas for so long).