FILE - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Ryan Smith, co-founder and chairman of Smith Entertainment Group, speak during a news conference Friday, April 19, 2024, in Salt Lake City about the move of the Arizona Coyotes franchise to Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah Hockey Club defenseman Sean Durzi (50) celebrates with Lawson Crouse, right, after scoring a goal during the second period of a pre-season NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Members of the Utah Hockey Club development camp intrasquad skate during their scrimmage at the Delta Center, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
FILE - Signs celebrating the awarding of a new NHL team to Utah are shown at the Delta Center Friday, April 19, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish, right, and Utah Hockey Club center Liam O'Brien, second from right, battle for the puck in front on goaltender Karel Vejmelka, left, during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Utah Hockey Club general manager Bill Armstrong speaks during media day, Sept. 18, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Utah Hockey Club general manager Bill Armstrong speaks during a interview at the new temporary practice facility, Sept. 17, 2024, in Kearns, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)