LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The NHL is thinking about expanding to Las Vegas, and Calgary Flames coach Bob Hartley has already considered the challenges he might face bringing 25 young hockey players to Sin City.
''We would need one giant room to sleep the entire team in,'' Hartley said with a laugh Tuesday. ''And the coach sleeps right at the door.''
If the NHL actually decides to gamble on a franchise in the Nevada desert, most players and executives are optimistic that the ice wouldn't melt.
The growing possibility of NHL expansion is a popular topic this week with the league in town for its postseason awards show and executive meetings.