After a lot of chatter but no real hard information, we have some developments regarding where the National Hockey League will host the 2020 playoffs. One city has been all-but-confirmed, while another is apparently a strong preference by the league.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s John Katsilometes reported Friday night that the NHL will announce Las Vegas as a hub city on June 22, citing sources close to the planning process. Reportedly, MGM International is holding off on opening up some hotels to the public due to the NHL’s needs during the hub city period:
MGM Resorts hotels in play to host visiting teams include Vdara, Delano, the Park MGM/NoMad Hotel and The Mirage, according to sources.