In a promising development for professional sports in Utah, it has been reported that the Arizona Coyotes may be considering a move to Salt Lake City. The team is expected to visit the Beehive State on Wednesday, following their game against the Edmonton Oilers, to assess potential facilities for their new home.

Salt Lake City residents have expressed their enthusiasm for the possible arrival of an NHL team. Aaron, a local resident, said, "I think it would be awesome to be able to have an NHL team here." Another resident named David echoed this sentiment, stating, "I think it would be a cool thing for Salt Lake and Utah to have a hockey game."

Hockey fans in the area have shown their support for the Arizona Coyotes potentially making Utah their new base. "Just being able to see them hit the glass and all the fun stuff hockey is," said David, highlighting the excitement that an NHL team could bring to the city.

While plans for a permanent home for the team are still uncertain, it is speculated that the Coyotes might temporarily play their games at the Delta Center. However, modifications would need to be made to transform it into a suitable hockey arena. These modifications would include work on the north side of the Gateway, the parking lot across the Delta Center, and possibly the Abravanel Hall.

Regardless of the location, fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing an NHL team drop the puck in Salt Lake City. Aaron expressed his hopes, saying, "Hopefully, it's a hit - as big as a hit like the Jazz. It will be something that attracts a lot of people."

An official announcement about the sale of the Coyotes to Ryan Smith, the owner of the Utah Jazz, is expected to take place next week. This potential acquisition holds the promise of further elevating the landscape of professional sports in Utah.

As the outlook for professional sports in Utah grows more favorable, Utahns are anxiously awaiting news of the Arizona Coyotes' potential move to Salt Lake City. Excitement is building as the prospect of NHL hockey becoming a reality in the Beehive State draws near.