NHL leaders seem excited but a bit scared to move forward to set up a new NHL hockey team in Las Vegas, the casino gambling and entertainment center of the USA. In general the Las Vegas officials, and in particular Mayor Goodman, have been looking for a major sports license to place in the mecca of US gambling. It appeared to some that the National Hockey League (NHL) would be a rational partner for the city in a deal from which both parties can make profits. But the NHL leaders seem a bit doubtful to take the risk. Continue

