Sometimes you just need a reminder that a remarkable thing actually is happening.
Saturday presented the latest evidence that the NHL coming to Las Vegas isn’t just a collective fever dream, as the still-nameless franchise noted that they’ve begun the process to install ice at T-Mobile Arena for the first time.
It’s not the prettiest picture, but it means a lot:
Morning Milestone: @TMobileArena has begun to install its ice for the first time. pic.twitter.com/bwrZHHGx97
— 🏆 - Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) July 30, 2016
The next step of the process = one step closer to a full sheet of ice at @TMobileArena pic.twitter.com/7UzOa0stCg
— 🏆 - Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) July 30, 2016
While setting up the first sheet of ice is a physical sign that things are coming together, the front office side will dictate the sort of team that eventually plays on it.
For more insight into that process, Puck Daddy takes a look at Murray Craven, who appears to be a key part of bringing things together ... even if it’s difficult to nail down a specific title.
.@TMobileArena looking very sharp this afternoon👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/1DFBPksaYG
— 🏆 - Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) July 30, 2016