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As part of my interview with Jazz owner Ryan Smith, I had a chance to ask him about a potential nickname for an NHL team in Salt Lake City.

“It’s got to be a momentum builder.”

He sent out a survey for this week.

And there are no shortage of options. theathletic.com/5408241/2024/0…

If Salt Lake City gets an NHL team, what will it be called? ‘It’s got to be a momentum builder’ ⤵️
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New, for The Athletic: Arizona Coyotes players faced with 'mental warfare,' uncertainty as potential relocation to Utah looms.

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Really nice career for a second round pick from Ottawa.

More than 800 career GP and four 20-goal seasons.

Will always remember the hype and debate around inserting him into the lineup to make his NHL debut in Game 6 of that series against NYR in 2012.

BREAKING: O.J. Simpson, the former football great who was accused of and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, has died, according to his family. He was 76.

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mocking coyotes fans is an especially weird choice in a year where auston matthews, a direct example of the growth of hockey in arizona, is probably going to score 70 goals

We picked a good day to drop our Salt Lake City feature.

I spent four days in SLC last month, trying to gauge their appetite for NHL hockey.

I came away impressed from my chat with Jazz owner Ryan Smith.

And even more impressed with the city itself.
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At the moment, sources saying Salt Lake group (SEG) communicating directly with the NHL on the possibility of being a solution on the Coyotes front; No direct talks between SEG and Coyotes ownership, all flowing through the NHL. Source close to it says lots of work to be done,…

Ryan Smith’s passion for basketball is well documented. But dig deep enough, and you'll find his affection for hockey, too.

Smith wants to marry the NBA and NHL worlds, writes Ian Mendes.

He is hellbent on bringing the NHL to Salt Lake City.

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We picked a good day to drop our Salt Lake City feature.

I spent four days in SLC last month, trying to gauge their appetite for NHL hockey.

I came away impressed from my chat with Jazz owner Ryan Smith.

And even more impressed with the city itself.
theathletic.com/5348265/2024/0…

Good reporting here from Frank Seravalli.
The league isn't confirming that it's working on two schedules but I do believe, like Frank, that the league is protecting itself just in case. But the league also still hopes the Coyotes can figure it out in Arizona. Fluid situation to…

Really great read on Salt Lake City as an NHL market from Ian today.

There is a Steve Yzerman autograph tucked behind a Shop Vac in Salt Lake City — a perfect metaphor for their hidden passion for hockey.

Jazz owner Ryan Smith wants to bring the NHL to his market.

And after spending a few days there, it’s easy to see why. theathletic.com/5348265/2024/0…

If you love the Senators and NYT Connections, I cannot stress this enough: THIS IS FOR YOU!

There is a Steve Yzerman autograph tucked behind a Shop Vac in Salt Lake City — a perfect metaphor for their hidden passion for hockey.

Jazz owner Ryan Smith wants to bring the NHL to his market.

And after spending a few days there, it’s easy to see why. theathletic.com/5348265/2024/0…

Years ago, Jim Lites spoke up in an NHL owners’ meeting with the idea of starting the NHL season in November.
“Yes, several times,” says the Stars chairman.
No thanks!
Instead, here is the ideal NHL calendar. I think.
My latest for ⁦The Athletic⁩ ⤵️ theathletic.com/5403682/2024/0…

A brief court appearance involving five members of Team Canada’s 2018 WJC team was held Tuesday.

A judge set aside three weeks for pre-trial motions at the end of November.

As expected, that means a jury trial won’t start until 2025.

The latest here: theathletic.com/5403221/2024/0…

A fun read here for Sens fans who might be desperate for something light and upbeat to close out the season.

Jacques Martin says Stützle may be ready to play Thursday, but he won't play tonight.