Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz, have facilitated a sale of the team.
The Arizona Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City for the 2024-25 season.
The Arizona Coyotes, a professional ice hockey team based in Phoenix, are moving to Salt Lake City for the 2024-25 season. The NHL has facilitated a sale of the team to Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz. The move will be announced next week at the conclusion of the NHL regular season. Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong met with players ahead of their game against Edmonton Oilers on Friday, April 12th, 2024 to confirm what had been rumored all week: that the NHL has facilitated a sale to Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz. The team will begin playing at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City next season.
Matias Maccelli scored the overtime winner for the Coyotes in their game against Edmonton Oilers on Friday, April 12th, 2024.
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Salt Lake City inherited its first major league professional sports franchise in 1979. The NBA relocated the struggling New Orleans team to Salt Lake City, with the league's board of governors approving the move on June 9, 1979.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Coyotes players were informed of the team's relocation to Utah before their game against Edmonton on Friday night. However, this information was not confirmed until after the game had already started and there was no mention of it during or after the match. This is a lie by omission as Emily Kaplan failed to disclose that Coyotes players were informed about relocation only after they played their game against Edmonton Oilers on Friday night.
The article claims that Coyotes players were informed of the team's relocation to Utah before their game against Edmonton on Friday night. However, this information was not confirmed until after the game had already started and there was no mention of it during or after the match.
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Coyotes players by referring to them as 'coyotes' and implies they are not capable of making their own decisions about relocating. Additionally, the author quotes sources who claim that a hockey-specific upgrade is needed at the Delta Center in order for it to become the team's permanent home, which could be seen as an attempt to discredit Meruelo's plans and promote Smith's interests.
Sources claim a hockey-specific upgrade is needed at the Delta Center in order for it to become the team's permanent home
The author implies that the players are not capable of making their own decisions about relocating
The city quickly held a contest for naming the new team based in Salt Lake City
Ryan Smith wants to solicit opinions from hockey fans across Utah and his software company Qualtrics will be used for this purpose.
Delta Center renovation required to update it as an arena for hockey is considerably larger project than previous one.
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The city quickly held a contest for naming the new team based in Salt Lake City but original owner Sam Battistone wasn't impressed with the submissions. The Jazz nickname was chosen as it is more reflective of New Orleans' bustling music scene than anything associated with Salt Lake City.
Ryan Smith, owner of Utah Jazz, has stated that he plans to solicit opinions from hockey fans across Utah and his software company Qualtrics will be used for this purpose. He wants the nickname to drive people to want to be a part of it and create an identity for a brand new team in Salt Lake City.
The Arizona Coyotes might relocate to Salt Lake City as early as fall 2021, which could put their own unique geographic spin on naming. The city is known as 'The Beehive State' so suggestions such as Hive or Stingers are also being considered.
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The article discusses the possibility of an NHL team being relocated to Salt Lake City and the potential nicknames for such a team. The author mentions that Ryan Smith, owner of Jazz basketball franchise in Utah, is actively seeking opinions from hockey fans across Utah on what name they would prefer for their new NHL team. The article also discusses some popular suggestions submitted by fans online.
The names that came in, nothing seemed to fit
What does Ryan Smith think of the naming process? As part of an extended interview with The Athletic last month, Smith stated that he hadn't settled on a nickname and was planning to solicit opinions from hockey fans across Utah.
Several of the suggestions have ties to Utah’s mountainous and rugged terrain, as the Yeti, Stag and Mountaineers have been floated out by several fans.
The name Saints or Pioneers would be an homage to the Mormon settlers who helped establish Salt Lake City in the 1800s and remain an essential part of the community.
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The author is biased towards using a nickname that reflects the city's identity and geography. He also seems to be influenced by popular opinion on social media and surveys. The naming process appears to be driven by a desire for momentum building rather than any specific criteria or considerations.
It's got to be something that drives people to want to be a part of it from all ages
The names that came in, nothing seemed to fit
There is no shortage of nicknames submitted by hockey fans in Utah.
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Ian Mendes has a conflict of interest on the topic of Salt Lake City and NHL team naming process as he is an owner of The Athletic which covers sports news including NHL. He also mentions his own nickname suggestions for the Jazz and Coyotes in this article, indicating a personal stake in these topics.
Ian Mendes owns The Athletic which covers sports news including NHL.
Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz, have facilitated a sale of the team
A bill was passed in the Utah State Senate to help fund a renovated entertainment district downtown in anticipation of an NHL franchise.
Salt Lake City inherited its first major league professional sports franchise in 1979. The NBA relocated the struggling New Orleans team to Salt Lake City, with the league's board of governors approving the move on June 9, 1979.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that the Coyotes players were informed in a meeting they are moving to Utah without providing any context or evidence for this claim. Secondly, the author quotes ESPN as their source but does not provide any links or references to support their information. Thirdly, the article contains selective reporting as it only mentions one aspect of the move (the hockey-specific upgrade needed at the Delta Center) and ignores other important details such as player reactions and potential impact on the NHL regular season.
The Coyotes players were informed in a meeting they are moving to Utah.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing ESPN as a source for the news of the Coyotes' move to Utah. However, this does not necessarily mean that ESPN is reliable or trustworthy. Additionally, the author quotes Elliotte Friedman without providing any context about his credibility or expertise on hockey matters.
ESPN has posted on social media:
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes one side by referring to white supremacists as 'dog-whistling' supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon. Secondly, the author quotes a source who says that ESPN has made clear to Ryan Smith that a hockey-specific upgrade is needed at the Delta Center in order for it to become the team's permanent home. This implies an assumption on behalf of ESPN about what is best for the Coyotes and their fans, which could be seen as biased. Lastly, there are multiple instances where quotes from sources are used without any context or explanation of who these sources are or how they were obtained.
The author quotes a source who says that ESPN has made clear to Ryan Smith that a hockey-specific upgrade is needed at the Delta Center in order for it to become the team's permanent home. This implies an assumption on behalf of ESPN about what is best for the Coyotes and their fans, which could be seen as biased.
The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes one side by referring to white supremacists as 'dog-whistling' supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
The author uses quotes from sources without any context or explanation of who these sources are or how they were obtained.
Delta Center will host an NHL team starting in October 2024-25 season.
The current layout inside Delta Center limits views of a hockey rink meaning ownership can't sell the same 18,206 tickets to NHL fans as they would a Jazz home game.
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The Arizona Coyotes are considering relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ryan Smith is forging a way for the NHL to land in Utah.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it presents the idea that Ryan Smith is forging the way for an NHL team to land in Utah when there are already plans to bring a hockey team to Salt Lake City. Secondly, it suggests that Delta Center has hosted preseason games but not full-time regular season games which would be necessary if an NHL team were playing at the arena. Thirdly, it presents the idea that scheduling will be difficult in the postseason due to uncertainty of qualification and depth of run when there is no mention of this in any other source.
The article mentions Delta Center hosting preseason games but not full-time regular season games. This is incorrect as the arena hosted 10 arenas across the country which already play host to both NBA and NHL teams, including Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
The article states 'Ryan Smith appears to be putting the final touches on landscape-altering move' which implies he has control over bringing an NHL team to Utah. However, it was reported earlier that plans were already underway for a hockey team to play in Salt Lake City.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Ryan Smith's ownership and leadership in the NHL move. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when discussing the potential impact on Utah Jazz fans who may see their interest levels fluctuate between the two franchises based on which team is performing better that season.
Ryan Smith, owner of the Jazz and chairman of Smith Entertainment Group, has been putting in work to bring an NHL team to Salt Lake City.
The Arizona Coyotes are viewed as one of the most exciting young teams in the NHL with a trio of promising forwards.
Logan Cooley's OT goal was the 73rd goal scored by the Coyotes since February, more than any team in the National Hockey League.
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The article contains examples of bias in the form of language used to depict one side as extreme or unreasonable. The author uses phrases such as 'growing likelihood' and 'one step closer' which suggest that an NHL team is a positive development for Utah Jazz. Additionally, the use of words like 'landscape-altering move', and 'adept at working together' suggests that the NBA and NHL are in harmony when there may be competition between them.
The Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong informed players that the NHL franchise will be relocating to Salt Lake City next season.
<br>Salt Lake City plans to renovate the Delta Center to make it suitable for hockey by next season, until a new downtown arena can be built.<br>
Ryan Smith, owner of Utah Jazz and chairman of the Smith Entertainment Group is forging a way for the NHL to land in Utah.
<br>The current layout inside Delta Center limits views of a hockey rink meaning ownership can't sell the same 18,206 tickets to NHL fans as they would a Jazz home game.<br>
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The Coyotes will relocate to Utah next season.
Salt Lake City inherited its first major league professional sports franchise in 1979. The NBA relocated the struggling New Orleans team to Salt Lake City, with the league's board of governors approving the move on June 9, 1979.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Bill Armstrong told players about the relocation to Salt Lake City but does not provide any evidence of this claim. Secondly, the article states that Salt Lake City plans to renovate an existing arena for hockey use which implies it will be a temporary solution until a new downtown arena can be built. However, there is no mention in the article if such a plan exists or when it might happen.
The author claims that Bill Armstrong told players about the relocation to Salt Lake City but does not provide any evidence of this claim.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the NHL franchise will be moving to Salt Lake City without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of the Delta Center and a new downtown arena as being suitable for hockey and not suitable for hockey respectively.
USATSI Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong told players Friday that the NHL franchise will be relocating to Salt Lake City next season, according to multiple reports.
Salt Lake City plans to renovate the Delta Center to make it suitable for hockey by next season, until a new downtown arena can be built.
