Jason Zucker of Las Vegas was selected with the 29th pick of the second round (59th overall) of the NHL draft today by the Minnesota WIld.
Zucker attended Bonanza High School and is the first hockey player from Nevada ever to be drafted by an NHL team.
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The Golden Knights will hit the ground running after their Christmas break by hosting the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The New York Giants appear to have their quarterback of the future in rookie Jaxson Dart, while the Raiders are hoping to find theirs in the 2026 NFL draft.
Raiders coach Pete Carroll spoke to the media following Friday’s practice at the club’s headquarters in Henderson about the decision to sit star Maxx Crosby.
Raiders fans want to know about the quarterback situation for the final two games, the chain of command in the organization and the NFL draft, among other things.
The Raiders want Maxx Crosby to sit out the last two games of the season, and the star defensive end was frustrated with the decision Friday.
UNLV junior quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who said last week he would return to the school for his senior season, will enter the transfer portal.
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Allegiant Stadium serves as one of the premiere venues in the world and the Raiders are tasked with keeping the now six-year-old facility in top form.
Here’s today’s local and national sports schedule, including television and radio listings.
The Golden Knights are fifth place in the NHL, despite a number of significant injuries, heading into the Christmas break.
