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Lightning Round: Final in-person NHL draft to be held in Las Vegas

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At least the league is going out with a bang. After a unanimous vote to discontinue in-person drafts starting in 2025, the league is finalizing details to hold the 2024 edition in the City of Sin, Las Vegas on June 28th and 29th. While there are plenty of arenas or hotel ballrooms they could hold it, it appears the league is looking to go a bit over the top and hold the event at The Sphere.

Yup, that big ol’ round ball that bills itself as “a world-first immersive destination” will play host to the final draft that will be attended to by all 32 general managers and their scouting staffs.