[News] Update: NHL green lights season-ticket drive for Las Vegas

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

There are reports that the Oakland Raiders are meeting with the owner of Sands casino chain to discuss putting a $1 billion NFL stadium in Las Vegas just off the strip

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...eles/79524848/

I wonder if that scares the NHL off. Being the only pro sports team in town is one thing, having to compete with the NFL is another.

woah woah woah woah... woah

the sleaseman errr I mean salesman that was trying to sell me a timeshare at the Grandview Resort told me they were building an NFL stadium across the street where all the teams will take turns playing a regular season game.

You mean to tell me that was a lie?!!?!?!??!?!

On an unrelated note, anyone want to buy a timeshare?

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by codynw

NFL teams only play like 10 games a year though.

8 games a year if they don't get a playoff berth, and only one day a week. The NBA might be a threat to the NHL but the NFL is not.

[TheOnlyBilko]

Originally Posted by rubecube

8 games a year if they don't get a playoff berth, and only one day a week. The NBA might be a threat to the NHL but the NFL is not.

10 games at home with pre season. I'm pretty sure that's why he said 10. Don't have to worry about playoff games with the Raiders.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout

woah woah woah woah... woah

the sleaseman errr I mean salesman that was trying to sell me a timeshare at the Grandview Resort told me they were building an NFL stadium across the street where all the teams will take turns playing a regular season game.

You mean to tell me that was a lie?!!?!?!??!?!

On an unrelated note, anyone want to buy a timeshare?

That would actually be a really interesting idea.

They could make Vegas the permanent home of one of their primetime games with two different teams playing each week. A 16 week season with 32 teams would work out perfectly. Each team could give up one home game every other season.

They could sell travel packages to the participating teams' home fans, which would offset the concerns about the Vegas locals not having the interest to support a team of their own.

Also, if the league is concerned about putting a permanent team in Vegas because they're afraid the players could get in trouble (like that doesn't happen everywhere), they'd have some protection because they could control the teams from the moment their plane lands until their plane leaves, and they wouldn't have any players living full time in Vegas during the season.

[PeteMoss]

Highly doubt the NFL would go to Vegas. Despite being in bed with gambling, they desperately try to avoid looking like they are.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-to-las-vegas/

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by getbak

That would actually be a really interesting idea.

They could make Vegas the permanent home of one of their primetime games with two different teams playing each week. A 16 week season with 32 teams would work out perfectly. Each team could give up one home game every other season.

That would be really interesting from a TV production standpoint too. They could use almost as many cameras they will have at the Superbowl every week. The NFL is become more about the TV experience than live experience. It could also be a bit of a revenue sharing thing, though I don't know if there are enough struggling teams that would benefit more from a Vegas game over their own home game, compared to strong teams that might suffer.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by TheOnlyBilko

10 games at home with pre season. I'm pretty sure that's why he said 10. Don't have to worry about playoff games with the Raiders.

Didn't know they actually played 10, I just knew it wasn't a lot.

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

That would be really interesting from a TV production standpoint too. They could use almost as many cameras they will have at the Superbowl every week. The NFL is become more about the TV experience than live experience. It could also be a bit of a revenue sharing thing, though I don't know if there are enough struggling teams that would benefit more from a Vegas game over their own home game, compared to strong teams that might suffer.

Strongly disagree. Live NFL experience is a thing of its own.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I would think if this happens the NHL to Vegas is DOA. All those deposits will flee to NFL ticket deposits instead.

Vincent Bonsignore
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Huge week coming up for Las Vegas Stadium efforts, and #Raiders potential future there. This is getting realer by the day

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We're 1 week away! @RAIDERS owner Mark Davis will attend the 2nd SNTIC meeting to discuss potential move to Vegas.

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#Raiders owner Mark Davis not only supposed to attend Thurs mtg in Vegas. Source said he'll pledge to move team there if financing approved

https://twitter.com/JasonColeBR/stat...22855417073665

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

I would think if this happens the NHL to Vegas is DOA. All those deposits will flee to NFL ticket deposits instead.



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Honestly, good. I'm fine with the NHL going to Vegas, I mean whatever. But if the NFL swoops in and makes in unfeasible, I can't say it's upsetting.

[dino7c]

as a Raiders fan I hope they move there considering how I often go to Vegas

[Erick Estrada]

I wouldn't get too excited about this. If the Chargers get their new stadium in San Diego the Raiders will got back to LA faster than Johnny Manziel exiting a rehab facility.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by dino7c

as a Raiders fan I hope they move there considering how I often go to Vegas

I agree. Much more attractive to spend a weekend in Vegas to see a game than Oakland.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I agree. Much more attractive to spend a weekend in Vegas to see a game than Oakland.

No way. Oakland, Berkeley, San Fran. Great spots! Way more fun than Vegas, unless you like gambling.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

No way. Oakland, Berkeley, San Fran. Great spots! Way more fun than Vegas, unless you like gambling.

that is certainly a matter of opinion...one I don't share

[habernac]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

No way. Oakland, Berkeley, San Fran. Great spots! Way more fun than Vegas, unless you like gambling.

Lots more to do in Vegas that isn't gambling related

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by habernac

Lots more to do in Vegas that isn't gambling related

Almost all of which you can do in the Bay Area for cheaper with a greater variety

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

No way. Oakland, Berkeley, San Fran. Great spots! Way more fun than Vegas, unless you like gambling.

There is some really nice areas outside of Oakland for sure but in a weekend trip you aren't going to be able to see all that and Sunday is pretty well consumed by the game itself.

[Fire of the Phoenix]

Why would 8 NFL games a year kill the NHL in LV? If that's all it takes to make 41 NHL games unfeasible, then I would suggest that LV was doomed from the start.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

Why would 8 NFL games a year kill the NHL in LV? If that's all it takes to make 41 NHL games unfeasible, then I would suggest that LV was doomed from the start.

Corporate support mostly. Obviously the NHL will be fighting for scraps since everyone will support the big boy first. Plus I think if the NFL goes to Vegas, the NBA is inevitably not too far behind, and the NHL has no chance as the third sporting option in a city that already has tons of entertainment options. Basically if they put a NFL team there, it's a countdown until the NHL moves away if they also put a team there.