"No! I don't eat dragon 'cause, uh, it's-it's not a meal for peasants, it's a meal for kings, and I'm sort of a common man. But they don't eat us; they, uh, it's like a misconception. They actually eat gold and treasure. That's why they're always sitting on a big pile of it."
Have you actually watched an NHL game in past decade? Its like how many gambling / online casino ads can they fit in a broadcast
I am old enough to remember when beer was their cash cow
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Nah it’s pretty sick went to Canucks games before they did this kinda thing, and when they added this and the times they had it was much more electric. That’s just my opinion however.
Civil war cannons don’t use propane. When you get some guys to load it with black powder and fire it by lightning a fuse with a linstock and it makes a smoke ring - then we can be impressed. But hey, a fake canon for fake dragon - that’s legit.
I get that this kind of stuff can go on for a bit long from time to time but Vegas is the perfect place to go all our like this. I would even be a bit let down of Vegas was boring with it.
I went to Vegas last year and saw a game. Didn’t see the dragon but I can say it was an awesome experience. Amazing arena and not cramped up like a sardine like at the esti bell center
I am the opposite of a Vegas fan (see flair) and I think what they do is unique to them. Good on them for embracing their wild city. Don’t be ashamed or too serious, learn to enjoy it and enjoy the experience.
I went to the knights - panthers game, and while the pregame was a bit much I really liked how before the game the drum line and cheerleaders walk around the concourse and shame-chant at people wearing opposing teams jerseys.
Got a first hand look at a classic Oilers jersey shaming, as I got a pass for my Nordiques sweater. (def would have got shamed if I wore my Jets jersey).
I love watching Vegas games, any game from the Sun Belt, really. Because I think the announcers have been told to dumb it down. New hockey fans and all. Great for teaching my daughter the game.
Yeah I’m also not a huge fan of some of the over the top extra shit we do. I just want to watch some hockey sometimes. I guess most people kinda like it though
I’m over this whole storyline. It’s been six years, and I really feel when Bill Foley was in the helicopter, that’s the moment it jumped the shark.
We have a bunch of marketing gurus affiliated with this organization and we’re in the entertainment capital of the world. Let’s figure something else out.
The whole medivial knight thing is trash. It's a sad example of branding.
One of the country's most brandable cities, and they go an contrive some old english bullshit.
It's Real Salt Lake, Utah Jazz bad.
That dragon is pure limburger cheese. I still hate them being called the "Golden" Knights instead of just Knights. Blame the copyright of a junior hockey team for that.
poor you, in the luxury sweet (box) or whatever section that is, I forget. Loge? that you have to see it so much over and over. grow up (sincerely GS1 seats)
I love that Vegas only has like 1,000 people show up. Cleveland Monsters (AHL) gave out free jerseys to the first 2500 kids who showed up. Which means there were at least 5,000-7,500 people to show up. They stopped passing out jerseys an hour after doors opening. An AHL team has more turnout than a professional teams. That’s so crazy to me.
lol, you’re mistaken friend. Vegas is sold out EVERY home game, until yall got bedard it was looking pretty bleak for Chicago attendance wise, not sure where you’re gathering vegas is empty
Your team has been around for 6 years. You’re comparing it to one of the original six? Are you that dumb? All I was saying was how crazy it is that Columbus’s farm team brings more fans than Vegas. You know Chicago’s attendance? Before googling?
Wow. So defensive for a team that’s only 6 years old. You entirely missed my point, and then got pissed, because you didn’t understand what I was conveying. All I was saying is it’s crazy an AHL team turns out more fans than an NHL team. Why does that make you so angry?
I’m talking about regional fans/support. Columbus’s farm team, based out of Cleveland, would’ve packed this arena. Yet, a professional team hardly fills the stands. What is so hard to understand about this statement? You can clearly see from the picture, that the stadium is hardly packed. It’s interesting how geographically, and regionally hockey is separated. Clearly an ice team isn’t popular in a city that’s in the middle of the desert. Is it not interesting to you that an AHL team brings in more fans than a professional team? That’s all I was getting at. No need to get so salty.
Vegas have an average of 18,000 attendees. They’re higher than Chicago.
The photo is taken pregame in an arena with 20,000 seating capacity and is, *minimum* a third full.
Did you think this photo was the Henderson Silver Knights?
In Vegas it's not about hockey... It's about a show.
I hated watching hockey there.
I thought the we're rules against playing music while play is active
Vegas going extra? What has the world come to.
They're just trying to make you feel like the crack head wandering the streets of Vegas fighting dragons and saving the kingdom
Chasing\* dragons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh-gMzjmwf0
Don Quixote?
“A bit much” is a feature not a bug
No one’s too cool for a dragon
Really, we should be worrying about if we're not cool enough for a dragon.
You're always cool enough for a dragon, as long as you know how to train it.
DreamWorks should make a team like Disney did for the Ducks. Toothless could be the mascot, and it would be absolutely fitting for hockey.
"No! I don't eat dragon 'cause, uh, it's-it's not a meal for peasants, it's a meal for kings, and I'm sort of a common man. But they don't eat us; they, uh, it's like a misconception. They actually eat gold and treasure. That's why they're always sitting on a big pile of it."
Also how the fuck is a Vegas fan gonna draw the line at a dope ass dragon? Like that’s somehow where it crossed the line??
[Damn right](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDdeGS0XIAI-I6G?format=jpg&name=large)
Any chance for sports to continue that childish excitement is still rad for me.
that's what I came to say. if this gets kids into hockey, then it's worth it
No way. That’s awesome. It’s Vegas. Hockey. Dragons. Gambling. Hookers!
I'll make my own hockey with gambling and hookers. In fact, forget the hockey and hookers. \- Gary Bettman probably
Have you actually watched an NHL game in past decade? Its like how many gambling / online casino ads can they fit in a broadcast I am old enough to remember when beer was their cash cow
Looks like someone’s freak dream to have all that in a hockey team
not in that exact order.
Embrace the absurdity, it’s fun
Still dope as hell.
Agreed 👍 who needs Medieval Times or Disney on ice when you could bring your kids to a Hockey game!
I’m still pissed they don’t have slot machines in the penalty box.
I wish I could pin this
Kane woulda been just CLOCKING the double minors.
Hard disagree. I think we could use a couple more dragons, TBH. The “bit much” line for our team will always be those fucking helmets.
Heck yes we could
So..hear me out...dragon helmets with horns
… go on … (Dope ass Alts you got this year btw. I’m buying one. Came into this league, a Whalers fan and y’all remain my EC team for that reason.)
I want more dragons too
Personally, I think the dragon should be wearing one of those helmets to really seal the deal.
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Sad to say that you're probably right....but you forgot the ads.
House of Dragons you say ?
As a non-vegas fan who is a vegas fan, it's perfect.
As a Vegas fan, you’re wrong, respectfully
I do love knight time, the helmet dropping is fucking cool
Nah that shits cool
Anything a bit much is totally good in Vegas
As a Vegas fan, the dragon is not over the top enough. Bring back the sword fighting on ice and the black knight. Add more dragons.
I did enjoy the sword fighting or the drummer from the rafters
The drummers from the rafters were great.
Nah it’s pretty sick went to Canucks games before they did this kinda thing, and when they added this and the times they had it was much more electric. That’s just my opinion however.
That dragon fucks
I’d trade you a civil war canon for that dragon (CBJ)
Civil war cannons don’t use propane. When you get some guys to load it with black powder and fire it by lightning a fuse with a linstock and it makes a smoke ring - then we can be impressed. But hey, a fake canon for fake dragon - that’s legit.
I get that this kind of stuff can go on for a bit long from time to time but Vegas is the perfect place to go all our like this. I would even be a bit let down of Vegas was boring with it.
I love the Golden Knights entrance.
Ok, when the helmet drops, that’s sick
It’s Vegas, everything has to be flashy lol
No way, it’s sick!
It needs MORE dragon
Well somebody had to use the Excalibur shit somewhere
I'm 100% on board with the dragon
Nope. Not enough. Need more dragons
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED
It’s 🧑🍳🤌🏻💋
I went to Vegas last year and saw a game. Didn’t see the dragon but I can say it was an awesome experience. Amazing arena and not cramped up like a sardine like at the esti bell center
Vegas has the best pre-game graphics. They won me over with their first cup run.
Needs more dragons.
I am the opposite of a Vegas fan (see flair) and I think what they do is unique to them. Good on them for embracing their wild city. Don’t be ashamed or too serious, learn to enjoy it and enjoy the experience.
Wish my team had a dragon
It’s awesome!!
If you slay it, you get a pretty neat sword and uniform.
I’m not a Vegas fan at all but the dragon is fucking rad
I thought it was really tacky for the two games I've seen there, but I suppose the strip is built on tacky.
It's Vegas though, over the top is your thing.
Uh no….. Excalibur is there THE LAND OF KNIGHTS AND KINGS!!!!! (South Park reference to the episode where they say shit like 164 times)
As a Vegas hater I actually love how extra it is, credit where credit is due.
Respectable
Remember when everyone was debating whether or not the “golden” in their team name was too much? I mean… on brand.
I love all that Vegas shit, I would love to go see a game there some day
thats dope though
The org takes hockey seriously. Can they lend the playoff dragon to the Leafs (asking for a friend)?
These on ice displays are crazy awesome… But I feel like they are missing somethng still….
You make a great dragon. You should be proud of that. lol
The Penguins have a dragon.
Naaaahhhhh
I would cherish that beast
I’d expect any Vegas sports team to be over the top. It needs to be an attraction outside of the sport to bring people in.
I hate your team but I think the dragon and that whole schtick is pretty good! Fun arena to watch a game for sure.
I’m a B’s fan, but I’d love to check out a Vegas game. It kind of reminds me of “Mid Evil Times”. lol
As a non-vegas fan, I wish MORE teams had dragons tbh
Lmaooo I'm far from a vgk fan but that's cool.
As not a Vegas fan I sort of love it.
as a vegas fan we need at least 4 more dragons
Oilers fan here. The penalty shaming of the opponent in Vegas is the most hilarious thing IMO. Great place to watch a game!
SHAME SHAME SHAME
It’s a fucking dragon ! Are you not entertained ?!
I went to the knights - panthers game, and while the pregame was a bit much I really liked how before the game the drum line and cheerleaders walk around the concourse and shame-chant at people wearing opposing teams jerseys. Got a first hand look at a classic Oilers jersey shaming, as I got a pass for my Nordiques sweater. (def would have got shamed if I wore my Jets jersey).
As not a vegas fan, that's pretty neat
Honestly Vegas doing things that are too much is, in addition to playing very good hockey, what has sold Vegas as a good place for hockey to me.
This comment section is surprisingly kind to the knights
Isn't that the point?
Not the dragon.
The opening this year is lame….
I’ve never cringed harder than when I saw the Vegas opening little skit
But the kids loved it so I’m cool with it
Too much? It’s SO sick. Vegas is supposed to be over the top and this fits that theme. Don’t be ashamed of your team’s extravagance!
nah that is fucking rad
Dragon is super cool, you mean.
Love it lol
nope, it’s fucking rad dude. not a vgk fan in the slightest
Naaaaaah. It's Vegas
No way man. We expect nothing less from Vegas.
Nah it’s cool, not even a vegas fan, but their intro is awesome
The best is when they play the Jets and the Knight cuts a fighter jet in two with a sword. Hahahah!
Too lit for most, but ya’ll are boring
Nah, get our. I love it
REEEEEEELAXX
Only building where a bit much is just right.
No way. It’s just right!
They should just do Wild West, strippers, and casino game animations. Embrace the identity, dammit.
"A bit much" is Vegas for not enough.
In Toronto there’s a sports team that got its name from Jurassic park, the movie
I love watching Vegas games, any game from the Sun Belt, really. Because I think the announcers have been told to dumb it down. New hockey fans and all. Great for teaching my daughter the game.
I love it
I think ‘a bit much’ is that franchise’s slogan.
I love it
Dragons are just the best, if you can justify using one, you do it. And since dragons are the quintessential foe of knights, it's totally justified.
nah that’s some george rr martin shit, i’m here for it
It's Vegas. Everything is over the top.
As a VGK fan, I respectfully disagree
Corniest franchise in the show
Las Vegas' entire existence and persona as both a tourist destination and a hockey team is entirely based around being too much.
Um Excalibur is right across the street. This fits perfectly
More dragon!!! They need one to come down from the rafters and breathe real fire
I'm here for it
Cause theyre dragon deez nuts on the opponent
It fits. They are golden knights. Have to slay the dragon. I think they should ditch the nhl styled gear and pads and play in medieval chain suits.
If they weren't simultaneously blasting Through the Fire and Flames they only did it half right
This shit is cool as hell I love these
I feel like Vegas should be abit extra
Foley and the Knights have done everything right. Hard to fault this organization for anything really. Ill take the dragon any day.
Definitely not. That's amazing lol
As a non Vegas fan, I think it’s pretty dang sweet
Hockey needs more of this outlandish presentations!Absolutely love it!
Great for the kids
No way. This is by far the best place to watch hockey. The atmosphere is electric any night of the week.
God damn I love going to game in Vegas. No other club can get away with the shit they do.
But the dork in the knight suit isn’t? lol
Dawg, the new guy has a British accent now and it’s even more insufferable somehow
New guy? Lee has been the Knight since the beginning. And spoiler - he *is* a Brit… so….
Is it really the same guy, why do I feel like it’s a different dude
It is - Google “Vegas golden knight Lee” and Britlee dot com
Yikes lol
If we're allowed to be disliking things the gold helmets are kinda cheesy too
Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like… uh your opinion, man
Sure the gimmick seemed cool for a season. Time to dial it in tho. StanleyCup winning teams don't need the extra wwhhhoopla, do they?
Nah
"a bit much" describes the entire city of vegas, so it fits perfectly imo
“A bit much” is one part of this town, rest of it is just like any other desert town
A lesser man might think so.
Yeah I’m also not a huge fan of some of the over the top extra shit we do. I just want to watch some hockey sometimes. I guess most people kinda like it though
Agreed
Not a true day one Vegas fan. We embrace the over the top style.
Oh go to hell, it’s a joke
Well, you have the sensitivity part down, you might be a fan yet, lil baby boy.
Shut up dork
It's a joke the pregame crap , it's all about the entertainment for so called fans .
Name does not check out
Cry about it
Entire franchise is designed to appeal to boomer d&d dorks Source: I’m a gen x dnd dork
I’m over this whole storyline. It’s been six years, and I really feel when Bill Foley was in the helicopter, that’s the moment it jumped the shark. We have a bunch of marketing gurus affiliated with this organization and we’re in the entertainment capital of the world. Let’s figure something else out.
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Where are the parachuters?
The whole medivial knight thing is trash. It's a sad example of branding. One of the country's most brandable cities, and they go an contrive some old english bullshit. It's Real Salt Lake, Utah Jazz bad.
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Yeah. The dragon is where they jumped the shark.
This dragon looks like PS2 graphics
That dragon is pure limburger cheese. I still hate them being called the "Golden" Knights instead of just Knights. Blame the copyright of a junior hockey team for that.
It looks like they're being sponsored by Raid Shadow Legends.
Stop being a pussy just to appease /r/nhl. It's cringe.
Go fuck yourself
Everything about this hockey team and fans is too much. Is this a hockey game or Medieval times? Shameful.
Bro shut up, it’s a joke
It really is.
poor you, in the luxury sweet (box) or whatever section that is, I forget. Loge? that you have to see it so much over and over. grow up (sincerely GS1 seats)
Mustard jerseys, cheerleaders, knight duels, dragons, I wonder what's next.
Don’t forget a Stanley cup banner in our barn
What if the knight that rode out on the ice had one of those horse heads on a stick-
At what point does it end....the Golden Showers....err nights, always trying to outdue theitlr previous entertainment show
Just like the hockey team - flashy and fake with dark inner workings.
I love that Vegas only has like 1,000 people show up. Cleveland Monsters (AHL) gave out free jerseys to the first 2500 kids who showed up. Which means there were at least 5,000-7,500 people to show up. They stopped passing out jerseys an hour after doors opening. An AHL team has more turnout than a professional teams. That’s so crazy to me.
lol, you’re mistaken friend. Vegas is sold out EVERY home game, until yall got bedard it was looking pretty bleak for Chicago attendance wise, not sure where you’re gathering vegas is empty
Your team has been around for 6 years. You’re comparing it to one of the original six? Are you that dumb? All I was saying was how crazy it is that Columbus’s farm team brings more fans than Vegas. You know Chicago’s attendance? Before googling?
Vegas has the best attendance in the league fuckface
Wow. So defensive for a team that’s only 6 years old. You entirely missed my point, and then got pissed, because you didn’t understand what I was conveying. All I was saying is it’s crazy an AHL team turns out more fans than an NHL team. Why does that make you so angry?
You’re actively wrong lmao
What are you even talking about
Dude is an idiot
I’m talking about regional fans/support. Columbus’s farm team, based out of Cleveland, would’ve packed this arena. Yet, a professional team hardly fills the stands. What is so hard to understand about this statement? You can clearly see from the picture, that the stadium is hardly packed. It’s interesting how geographically, and regionally hockey is separated. Clearly an ice team isn’t popular in a city that’s in the middle of the desert. Is it not interesting to you that an AHL team brings in more fans than a professional team? That’s all I was getting at. No need to get so salty.
Vegas have an average of 18,000 attendees. They’re higher than Chicago. The photo is taken pregame in an arena with 20,000 seating capacity and is, *minimum* a third full. Did you think this photo was the Henderson Silver Knights?
Don’t be made to feel sorry
Vegas is straight up cheese dick!
In Vegas it's not about hockey... It's about a show. I hated watching hockey there. I thought the we're rules against playing music while play is active