Curious what NHL players think about this? Edmonton is rolling out an impressive “lifestyle” presentation in its Hub city quest. Secured golf course. Cool temps. Outdoor big screens for movies/other games. Some fun stuff planned. More tonight in Insider Trading.
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Part of Edmonton Oilers hub city pitch involves plethora of entertainment options for teams
By Zach Laing
May 21, 2020, 14:15 EDTUpdated: May 21, 2020, 15:34 EDT
The Edmonton Oilers are trying to sell the NHL on plenty of lifestyle options in the city as they bid to be one of the league’s host cities for a return to play.
According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, it involves a secured golf course, cool temps(?), outdoor big screens for movies and games, an “some fun stuff planned.”
More information is expected to be released on TSN’s insider trading tonight.
According to recent reports, the Oilers would square off against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the proposed playoffs with the winner taking on the Dallas Stars.
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