According to a source, the NHL is currently in discussions with Las Vegas officials about hosting two new All-Star Recreation capabilities competitors events outdoors on the Las Vegas Strip.
The plan was presented to the metropolis officers, native cops, and at most one lodge, The Bellagio, by league executives who were in Las Vegas this week. The 2022 NHL All-Star Expertise Competitors will be held Friday, February 4 (ESPN), while the All-Star Recreation will take place Saturday, February 5 (ABC) at T-Cellular Area. Vegas Golden Knights.
It is planned to host traditional abilities competitions such as hardest shot and fastest skater in the world. The Vegas All-Star weekend will feature out-of-door events with themes that are inspired by Sin Metropolis. The NHL is choosing between a few different ideas, but all have a Vegas touch to them,” stated the source.
Las Vegas Boulevard would be temporarily closed for the out-of-doors events. This is the main thoroughfare known as the Las Vegas Strip. It is expected that the street will be closed for a short time, rather than being completely shut down.
The NHL All-Star Weekend is the league’s last occasion before the Beijing Olympics break on Tuesday, February 22. The All-Star Weekend is expected to see Olympic national team players depart for China immediately after it ends.
There is one thing that remains to be determined: The COVID protocols, quarantines and other factors that could influence the Olympians during All-Star Weekend. This may also impact participant availability for events.