The next time the Colorado Avalanche go to Las Vegas, they can beat an actual Vegas team instead of the usual Frozen Fury trouncing of the LA Kings. (Ok, they sometimes lose — after last night’s game, we need a bone, though, right?) When next the Avs head to Vegas as a team, they’ll be facing the Las Vegas Golden Nights. (Actually, Knights, but Golden Nights makes the name more Vegasy.)
In the meantime, the news is all about the expansion draft and who teams can protect. Las Vegas will get to select one player from each of the existing NHL teams — specifically 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies.