Overview

• The Arizona Coyotes face potential relocation to Salt Lake City as Scottsdale's mayor opposes their new arena plan, citing water use concerns.
• Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith expresses interest in bringing the NHL to Utah, even conducting a social media survey for team name suggestions.
• Bleacher Report ranks Salt Lake City as the top relocation option for the Coyotes, highlighting the city's readiness and the potential for regional rivalries.
• The city of Phoenix outlines significant infrastructure costs for a new entertainment district, adding financial hurdles to the Coyotes' arena plans.
• The NHL and the Coyotes ownership prefer to keep the team in Phoenix, but relocation becomes more likely if they fail to secure land for a new arena.