Blizzard in Utah? This appears to be the leading candidate to be named the team formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes. All we know for sure is that hockey fans in and around Salt Lake City are excited to have his NHL coming to Utah.
The new team's ticket office is already accepting deposits for 20,000 partial and full season tickets for the team playing in the 4,500-seat arena.
It has been widely reported that owner Ryan Smith's group has trademarked seven names that appear to be potential candidates.
- Utah HC
- utah hockey club
- utah blizzard
- Utah Fury
- Utah Outlaw
- Utah Venom
- Utah yeti
The name “Blizzard” is preferred by bettors. Smith said fan participation will be needed in choosing the team name.
Utah NHL owner Ryan Smith (@RyanQualtrics) The team has set aside eight mascot slots to help name the franchise, and said there are ways to prevent AI bots from interfering with the process. @PatMcAfeeShow His campaign to name them Soakers continues… pic.twitter.com/UevRDYiIQ8
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) April 22, 2024
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Red Wings offseason
The Red Wings' two most important offseason negotiations will be with restricted free agents Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider. But Yzerman also has other restricted free agents in Joe Veleno, Albert Johansson and Jonathan Berggren. He also needs to make decisions on minor leaguers Jared McIsaac, Wyatt Newpower and goalie John Lethemon. McIsaac is an RFA, but do the Red Wings still consider him a prospect? New Power and Lesemon will be unrestricted free agents.
Hockey Now Network
BOSTON: Even though the Boston Bruins lost Game 2, coach Jim Montgomery made the right decision to start goaltender Linus Ullmark, writes Jimmy Murphy.
BUFFALO: Lindy Ruff will return as coach of the Buffalo Sabres. We're not making this up. The Sabers were looking for an experienced coach and they got one.
Colorado: Evan Lawal writes there is a “good chance” that Alexander Georgiev, who struggled in Game 1 for the Colorado Avalanche, will be back in net in Game 2.
FLORIDA: A new day, a different way for Matthew Tkachuk to become an impact player for the Florida Panthers in the postseason.
MONTREAL: Marc Dumont has his opinion on whether JF Hall is the right fit to coach the Laval Rocket. Canadian in Montreal.
Nashville: The Predators need some short memories after a heartbreaking loss in Game 1. If they don't move on soon, the Nashville Predators' postseason run will be cut short.
