Utah Hockey Club: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Major Changes Coming for the Utah Hockey Club's Home Arena: Millions at Stake

The biggest issue with the Utah Hockey Club's Delta Center this season were the horrible sightlines, and those will be fixed, with millions of dollars to be spent.

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Utah HC’s Top Offseason Priorities Need to Be McBain, Cooley & Young Prospects

The Utah Hockey Club finds itself in a unique situation, boasting a highly-competitive roster that entered the 2024-25 season as the third-youngest team in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Reliving Utah HC’s Most Memorable Inaugural Season Wins

The Utah Hockey Club had a phenomenal inaugural NHL season in Salt Lake City. This was a team that spent four seasons rebuilding as the Arizona Coyotes before relocating to Utah under new ownership.

Utah Hockey Club News / Field Level Media / April 30

Utah HC officials mum after Mammoth mascot leak

Utah Hockey Club officials declined to confirm whether the team will become known as the Utah Mammoth after the information was allegedly leaked Tuesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Utah Hockey Club News / House of Hockey / April 30

Utah Hockey Club's New Team Name Officially Leaked by Careless Social Media Manager

For months now, fans have wondered about the future of the Utah Hockey Club, and now, a mistake on social media has perhaps unveiled their new name. In

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

Jaxson Stauber News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Utah signs Jaxson Stauber to two-year extension

The Utah Hockey Club announced Tuesday that it has signed goaltender Jaxson Stauber to a two-year, two-way extension that carries a $775,000 cap hit at the NHL level.

Nick Schmaltz News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Will Utah HC Look to Move Nick Schmaltz This Offseason?

Nick Schmaltz of the Utah Hockey Club scored on the power play against the Nashville Predators on April 14 to get his 20th goal of the season. With the goal, he solidified a new career high in points with 62, before assisting on Utah’s lone goal in their final game of the season to finish with 63 points.

Utah Hockey Club News / Last Word On Sports / April 27

Utah Hockey Club 2024-25 Season Review and their Development and Progress

The 2024–2025 season marked a historic first chapter in Utah Hockey Club history. Although they failed to make the playoffs in what was a somewhat up and down inaugural season, this was a year Utah’s management should be happy with.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Utah HC Players Choose Their Favorite Moments of the 2024-25 Season

There have been so many big moments during the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season. From the very first game to the very last on the road in St. Louis, it’s been a very exciting first season for the newest franchise in the NHL.

Utah Hockey Club News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

3 early Utah HC trade targets after 2025 playoff elimination

Utah HC missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their inaugural season. Before they moved to Salt Lake City, the Arizona Coyotes had not made the postseason since the 2020 bubble.

Utah Hockey Club News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Utah HC signs Michal Kunc to one-year contract

Utah Hockey Club has signed one of the top European free agents to a one-year contract. Utah announced that they have inked Czech forward Michal Kunc to a two-way deal.

Utah Hockey Club News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

3 early Utah HC trade candidates after 2025 playoff elimination

The first year of professional hockey in Salt Lake City has officially come to an end. Although the Utah Hockey Club would have loved to advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their inaugural campaign, it was still a relatively successful season overall.

Utah Hockey Club News / Last Word On Sports / April 19

Growth of Utah Hockey Club Forwards Signals Bright Future

As the Utah Hockey Club wrapped up its inaugural season, two young forwards stood out as potential cornerstone pieces of the team. Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther each had career years and nearly lifted Utah into the playoffs for the first time.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Why Utah HC Fans Should Care About AHL Roadrunners’ Playoff Push

The Utah Hockey Club’s season ended on Tuesday with a 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. For Utah fans, Game 82 in St. Louis marks the end of the team’s inaugural season with lots to look forward to.

Michael Carcone News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Michael Carcone will test free agency

Utah winger Michael Carcone isn’t interested in re-signing with the Club and will test unrestricted free agency this summer, he told reporters during today’s exit meetings (via Brogan Houston of Deseret News).

Utah Hockey Club News / Last Word On Sports / April 16

Utah Hockey Club Goaltender Was Team’s Most-Improved Player This Season

After the Minnesota Wild defeated the San Jose Sharks, the Utah Hockey Club was officially eliminated from playoff contention. It was a tough season for Utah as the injuries were troublesome and the team’s inconsistent play cost them crucial points.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

3 Takeaways From Utah’s 6-1 Loss to the Blues

The final game of the inaugural season for the Utah Hockey Club is officially in the books. Game 82 was a mixed bag for the team. While there were some great little moments, they were overshadowed by the 6-1 loss to the St.

Robert Bortuzzo News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Utah’s Robert Bortuzzo Set to Play Potential Final Game in St. Louis

The last time Robert Bortuzzo stepped on the ice was in January in a game against the Calgary Flames. He only played 8:25 and was later placed on injured reserve after reaggravating a lower-body injury that had kept him out earlier in the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

3 Takeaways From Utah’s 7-3 Win Over Predators

The Utah Hockey Club continued their strong play on their final road trip of the season in Nashville on Monday as they beat the Nashville Predators 7-3.

Clayton Keller News / Field Level Media / April 14

Clayton Keller's 4-point night carries Utah past Preds

Clayton Keller celebrated his 600th NHL game by scoring two goals and assisting on two more to lead the Utah Hockey Club to a 7-3 victory Monday against the host Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Power surge: Utah scores 4 times with man advantage in beating Stars

The Utah Hockey Club were 4-for-4 on the power play and defeated the host Dallas Stars 5-3 on Saturday night. Logan Cooley had a goal and two assists, Barrett Hayton a goal and assist while defenseman Sean Durzi, Josh Doan and Nick Schmaltz also scored for the Utah Hockey Club (37-30-13, 87 points), which has won three of its last four.

Utah Hockey Club News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

What was the Utah Hockey Club missing this season?

The Utah Hockey Club got off to a great start in their new home, looking competitive out of the gate despite some injuries. However, as the season has

Utah Hockey Club News / Breakaway on SI / April 9

Utah Hockey Club Eliminated from Playoff Contention

The Utah Hockey Club is nearing the end of their first season, and it will not feature a surprise playoff run. Thanks to a key outcome between the Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks, Utah Hockey Club has been mathematically eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention.

Utah Hockey Club News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

This could be a very busy offseason for Utah Hockey Club

The Utah Hockey Club surprised many people at the NHL trade deadline by signing several veterans to contract extensions rather than trading them for prospects and draft picks. This indicates they plan to contend very soon and could be a team to watch this summer.

Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky for most NHL goals

Ovechkin's goal record more impressive than just the numbers

Will anyone break Ovechkin’s record?

Gretzky followed through on his promise to Ovechkin on Sunday

Hurricanes' Rod Brind’Amour calls media ‘morons’ over incident

Sharks defensive prospect out for season with an upper-body injury