News would be buzzing from Arizona as it sounds like the Coyotes could be moving to Salt Lake City. Plus three games would take place, too.
NHL News and Notes Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
News
- Reports are swirling that the NHL is brokering an agreement that would see the Arizona Coyotes sold to Smith Entertainment Group and relocated to Salt Lake City, UT.
- The agreement would see the Coyotes renamed and rebranded as they would begin playing in Salt Lake City in October.
- Part of the agreement would see the Coyotes return via expansion.
- There are still a lot of moving pieces to this, so stay tuned.
Sources: NHL drafting an alternate 2024-25 schedule with the #Yotes relocated to Salt Lake City
— Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) April 10, 2024
In the event of a sale and relocation, transaction might include agreement to 'reactivate' Coyotes as a future expansion franchise.
From @frank_seravalli:https://t.co/RL0VRHfpDN
Game Recaps
Chicago Blackhawks v. St. Louis Blues – 8p ET
- In St. Louis we’d see a divisional matchup between the Blues and Chicago Blackhawks, and in the first period Jordan Kyrou would score a pair of goals, plus tallies from Torey Krug and Zack Bolduc would give the Blues the commanding 4-0 lead. In the second period Philipp Kurashev would score to get the Blackhawks on the board. Then in the third period Landon Slaggert would score his first career NHL goal for the Blackhawks, but Robert Thomas would score to give the Blues the 5-2 over the Blackhawks.
Late Games
- Vegas Golden Knights v. Edmonton Oilers – 8:30p ET
- Arizona Coyotes v. Vancouver Canucks – 10:30p ET
Today’s Games
- WAS v. BUF – 7p ET
- CLB v. FLA – 7p ET
- PHI v. NYR – 7p ET
- DET v. PIT – 7p ET
- OTT v. TB – 7p ET
- NJ v. TOR – 7p ET
- MON v. NYI – 7:30p ET
- WIN v. DAL – 8p ET
- SJ v. SEA – 10p ET
- CAL v. LA – 10:30p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Lebrun: Presenting the ideal NHL calendar, from puck drop to free agency (The Athletic – $)
- Why Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is hellbent on bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake City (The Athletic – $)
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