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Originally Posted by blankall
Couldn't agree more. To anyone promoting living in Vegas, have you been there in the summer? It's a legit dessert. Difficult to walk more than a block anywhere without AC. The urban sprawl is also beyond intense, and much of the city is lower end housing for migrant workers. The place offers zero in terms of outdoor experience and culture, beyond the partying and shows on the strip.
Stone had just about his pick of teams he could go to. I doubt he chose Vegas for the living conditions in the city.
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I disagree.
End of the day most players do not live year round where they play. Stone likely lives in the Vegas area from September-April/June and spends the hottest months likely back in Canada.
The players mostly all live in Summerlin which seems like a paradise to live in and is only 20 min from the rink.
I think Stone chose Vegas for several reasons. McCrimmon was a huge reason, the fact they are one of the best live experiences in the league, no state tax, great city to be in for off days.
For me Vegas is 100% my retirement goal in terms of becoming a snowbird.