LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The NHL descends on Las Vegas and South Florida this week for the awards show and draft. Here are five things to expect this week:
1. Trades aplenty
General managers meeting Tuesday in Las Vegas should stir the pot on trade talks. Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks and Phil Kessel of the Toronto Maple Leafs are among those who could be on the move.
2. Next step on expansion
With the Las Vegas strip as the backdrop, commissioner Gary Bettman will update the board of governors Wednesday on prospective owner Bill Foley's progress on his season-ticket drive.