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Utah Jazz Owners Making Moves: NHL Team Coming Soon?

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Utah Jazz owners are shaking up the sports scene! Could an NHL team be on the horizon for Salt Lake City? Find out more here.

The Utah Jazz owners are making waves in the sports world with plans to introduce an NHL team to Utah. The Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), parent company of the Jazz, has formally requested the NHL to start the expansion process. CEO Ryan Smith is leading the charge, expressing the immediate ability to accommodate an NHL franchise at the Jazz's arena. With the potential for Salt Lake City to join the NHL lineup, fans are buzzing with excitement. Could hockey soon become the new favorite sport in town?

In a surprising twist, NBA Jazz owner Ryan Smith has taken the initiative to push for NHL expansion in Salt Lake City. The SEG has made a formal request to the National Hockey League, signaling a strong desire to welcome a new team to the city. This unexpected move has sparked curiosity among sports enthusiasts, wondering how the dynamic between basketball and hockey will evolve in Utah.

As the push for NHL expansion gains momentum in Salt Lake City, the Jazz's parent company is actively engaging with the NHL to kickstart the process. With the potential for a new NHL team to call Utah home, sports fans are eagerly awaiting further developments. The intersection of basketball and hockey in the city could mark a significant shift in the sports landscape of Utah, bringing diverse sporting opportunities to the forefront.

In other NHL news, Nathan MacKinnon's impressive performance for the Colorado Avalanche has been making headlines. Scoring four goals in a single game, including a natural hat trick, MacKinnon's skill on the ice has captured the attention of hockey fans worldwide. As he extends his home point streak to a franchise record, MacKinnon's talent continues to shine, solidifying his position as a standout player in the league.

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Jazz owners prepared to bring NHL team to Utah - ESPN (ESPN)

The Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) said in a news release that it would use the Jazz's arena as an interim home for an NHL franchise. SEG CEO Ryan Smith said ...

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Jazz owner requests for NHL to initiate expansion process to bring ... (Okotoks Today)

SALT LAKE CITY โ€” The owners of the NBA's Utah Jazz have requested the NHL initiate an expansion process to bring a franchise to Utah.

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Jazz's parent company initiates NHL expansion process (TSN)

The owners of the NBA's Utah Jazz said Wednesday they have the immediate ability to bring an NHL team to Salt Lake City and requested the initiation of an ...

Salt Lake City group formally requests NHL to initiate expansion ... (NHL.com)

Smith Entertainment Group, the parent company of the NBA's Utah Jazz, has formally requested that the National Hockey League initiate an expansion process for ...

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NBA Jazz owner want NHL expansion team for Salt Lake City (FRANCE 24)

Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, asked the NHL on Wednesday to begin an expansion process to bring a new team to Salt Lake City.

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Jazz owner expresses desire for NHL to initiate expansion to bring ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) has requested that the NHL initiate an expansion process with the ultimate purpose of bringing an NHL franchise to Utah.

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Salt Lake City launches push for NHL expansion team (Reuters)

Smith Entertainment Group, parent company of the NBA's Utah Jazz, formally requested Wednesday that the NHL initiate the expansion process. SEG told the NHL it ...

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Owners of NBA's Jazz request NHL initiate formal expansion ... (CBC.ca)

Smith Entertainment Group, which also owns Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake, says it has made clear to the NHL its immediate ability to welcome a ...

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NHL Roundup: MacKinnon scores four goals, leads Avalanche over ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Nathan MacKinnon scored three of his four goals consecutively in the second period for a natural hat trick and added an assist to help the Colorado ...

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MacKinnon scores 4 goals in Avalanche win against Capitals (NHL.com)

Extends home point streak to franchise record 24 games, Rantanen has 5 points.

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NHL roundup: Avs' Nathan MacKinnon nets 4 goals vs. Caps (Reuters)

Nathan MacKinnon scored four goals, three in a span of 6:37 of the second period, and added an assist as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals ...

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NHL: MacKinnon scores 4, has assist as Avalanche win (sportsmax.tv)

Nathan MacKinnon scored three of his four goals consecutively and added an assist and Mikko Rantanen...

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NHL Morning Skate for January 25 (NHL.com)

Nathan MacKinnon matched a single-game career high with four goals and established a franchise record by extending his home point streak to 24 contests, ...

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