Utah has welcomed its first NHL team with strong support, as over 12,000 fans attended the team's introduction. The region shows sports momentum with 29,000 NHL season ticket deposits and a bid for the 2034 Olympics. The Coyotes relocated to Utah, with details on the intense timeline and negotiations behind the move.
It's one of the most daring ideas of Gary Bettman's career: Moving the Coyotes to Utah by promising their owner that he can "reactivate" the NHL franchise if he gets an arena built. With @emilymkaplan, the inside story of how this all went down. https://t.co/3KQcg8PiGM
"The first year was sick. But it was a novelty. When we went back this year, it was like, 'We have to do this shit again?'" Mullett Arena was one reason why the NHL moved the Coyotes to Utah, but not the only one. Inside relocation, with @emilymkaplan. https://t.co/3KQcg8PiGM
New story with @wyshynski. Inside how the Coyotes were mismanaged to end up in Utah — and how Utah landed an NHL team in record time. https://t.co/QO923qILtm
New story with @wyshynski. The inside story of how the Coyotes were mismanaged to end up in Utah — and how Utah landed an NHL team in record time. https://t.co/QO923qILtm
From @wyshynski's story on the Coyotes -- remind me to try this the next time I'm on vacation https://t.co/Egco3wO2SH
The inside story of the @ArizonaCoyotes relocation to Utah. The intense timeline, mistrust and ingenuity behind NHL's move from Arizona to Salt Lake City. Reported with @emilymkaplan, this one is jammed with new info and spicy insights. Enjoy! https://t.co/3KQcg8PiGM
Here's a look at the NHL team Utah is inheriting. https://t.co/u50gCOwJ6j
Why the NHL should consider radical divisional realignment now that Utah has a team ⤵️ https://t.co/6yNCPlEVYk
Leaving fans to decide the name of Utah’s new NHL hockey team could be a dangerous proposition or it could yield something awesome. | By @dennisromboy https://t.co/EVH2EDg4dy
The excitement for Utah's new professional hockey team could lead to the introduction of a sled hockey team in Utah. Read more: https://t.co/oSJBxAHvYE
More than 12,000 fans filled Delta Center for the formal introduction of Utah's pro hockey team. The region is seeing strong sports momentum, fueled by 29,000 NHL season ticket deposits and an unchallenged bid for the 2034 Olympics. More ⬇️
How quickly can Utah’s NHL team get good? https://t.co/5umifAWi3Z
Support Matters: It Looks Like The Former Coyotes’ Plan To Relocate To Utah Was A Good Idea After All https://t.co/EsA667KASP
In the state's first opportunity, Utah showed up for the @NHL, just like @RyanQualtrics said it would. #NHLinUtah #NHL https://t.co/nENCUc2QMj