KMZQ 670AM, Kevin Wall Radio 6/05/2026 – Hour 2 Part 1

The guest, Ron Futrell of 8 News Now, delivers a fiery critique of a controversial NHL goal decision that denied the Vegas Golden Knights a crucial score, calling the call 'silly' and suggesting a deliberate effort by Toronto-based officials to prolong the series for financial gain. He argues that the NHL's officials are consciously extending playoff series to maximize revenue, citing the NBA's 'finals' versus hockey's 'final' as evidence of a strategic distinction. Futrell also reflects on the Knights' underdog status, embracing the hatred they receive as proof of their success—comparing them to past dominant teams like the Yankees and the Rebels. The conversation then pivots to a nostalgic deep dive into the 1996 Athletics' six-game stint in Las Vegas, revealing how the Raiders' construction delays in Oakland forced the A's to play in Vegas, creating a decades-long irony now being fulfilled as the A's return to Las Vegas for regular-season games. Futrell frames this moment as a full-circle cultural and sporting event, blending history, local pride, and the city’s identity as a place where the unexpected becomes reality.