The NHL draft is the latest marquee league event to hit Las Vegas since the Golden Knights began play seven years ago. The Sphere could make it a show to remember.
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The 2024 NHL draft should be full pizzazz with the event taking place Friday and Saturday at The Sphere. But here’s what to watch for when the picks start coming in.
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Former Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones is facing a suspended jail sentence in a domestic violence case.
Now that special events and live broadcasts are in the mix, it’s a whole new ballgame for Sphere.
The NHL draft is the latest marquee league event to hit Las Vegas since the Golden Knights began play seven years ago. The Sphere could make it a show to remember.
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