It is going to take a lot more than four months off to deter the betting fan base of the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Knights season point total represents a nearly six-figure liability for the Westgate SuperBook -- the largest the casino has ever faced for a season proposition or win total bet for any team in the four major professional sports leagues.
"They're back with a vengeance," Westgate SuperBook oddsmaker and manager Jeff Sherman said of the unprecedented fan support, in an interview with ESPN, ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers.