Looking back on a year’s work

Highlights of the past year since Bill Foley was granted an NHL expansion team for Las Vegas on June 22, 2016:

July 13 — Former Washington Capitals general manager George Mcphee hired as team’s general manager.

Oct. 3 — Kerry Bubolz hired as team president to oversee business operations.

Oct. 5 — Ground is broken for team’s $24 million practice facility and headquarters in Summerlin.

Oct. 7 — First hockey game in T-mobile Arena, where Los Angeles loses to Dallas 6-3.

Nov. 22 — Team announces it will be called the Vegas Golden Knights.

March 1 — Foley makes final of three payments to NHL, completing $500 million transaction. Golden Knights are officially welcomed as the NHL’S 31st team and eligible to do business with other 30 clubs immediately.

March 6 — Brandon Wheat Kings center Reid Duke becomes first player to sign with Golden Knights, getting a threeyear entry-level contract.

April 7 — About 12,500 full season tickets are sold. Forty-two of 43 suites are sold.

April 11 — Team announces that Fox Sports Radio will be the radio home for Golden Knights.

April 13 — Former Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant hired as team’s first coach.

April 29 — Golden Knights to pick sixth in the June 23 entry draft after failing to win the draft lottery.

May4— Center Vadim Shipachyov of the Kontinental Hockey League signs two-year deal to become second player on roster.

May 16 — Team announces it will be

primary affiliate for the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.

May 23 — Team announces it has an agreement with ROOT Sports to televise its games.

June 1 — Czech Republic forward Tomas Hyka signs two-year deal and becomes third player under contract. Team announces multiyear deal for Quad City Mallards to serve as Golden Knights’ ECHL affiliate.

And looking ahead …

Saturday — Thirty NHL teams must submit their lists of who is exposed for the expansion draft.

Sunday — NHL makes public lists of available players to the Golden Knights. The 72-hour window for Knights to pursue free agents begins.

Tuesday — NHL and adidas unveil the official team jersey at Wynn Las Vegas.

Wednesday — Golden Knights turn in their list of 30 players selected for expansion draft. The list is revealed at 5 p.m. during the NHL Awards Show.

Friday — Entry draft in Chicago. Golden Knights have the No. 6 overall pick.

June 23 — Second day of the entry draft (rounds 2-7). Golden Knights have

No. 3 pick in each round.

June 27-July 1 — Inaugural development camp at Las Vegas Ice Center.

Aug. 15 —

Sept. 7 —

Sept. 14 —

Sept. 17 — First preseason game at Vancouver Canucks.

Sept. 26 — First home preseason game at T-mobile Arena vs. Los Angeles Kings.

Oct. 10 — Inaugural home opener. Opponent TBA.