Even before NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman officially awarded Vegas an NHL franchise, future Golden Knights owner Bill Foley made a promise. “Playoffs in three, Cup in six,” he said.

The municipality, which has added approximately 40,000 homes since 2005, said it is still “writing its story” and hopes to have approximately 400,000 residents by 2050.

The Montreal Canadiens head into the trade deadline likely looking to add some future assets to the organization. Fans hope ...