Preparations being made for potential NHL team in Salt Lake City
There is movement behind the scenes and in the public eye in case an NHL team is in Salt Lake City sooner than later. Prospective owner Ryan Smith on social media earlier this week solicited suggestions for a team name.
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![In January, prospective NHL owner Ryan Smith of the Smith Entertainment Group reportedly asked for the initiation of an expansion process, while there is continued uncertainty surrounding the Arizona Coyotes, who are playing a second season in a 5,000-seat arena and still looking for a long-term home. Arizona Coyotes name and logo on boards at Mullett Arena in Tempe.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7169865.1712782192!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/arizona-coyotes-logo.jpg)
There is movement behind the scenes and in the public eye in case an NHL team is in Salt Lake City sooner than later. Prospective owner Ryan Smith on social media earlier this week solicited suggestions for a team name.