Salt Lake City’s professional sports scene is poised for significant transformations, particularly with the recent announcement of the Arizona Coyotes relocating to Utah. This move not only bolsters Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith’s influence over the city’s sports landscape but also adds to the excitement surrounding the NBA, NHL, and both men’s and women’s soccer teams in Salt Lake City. Among those eagerly anticipating these changes is Utah Jazz player Lauri Markkanen, who expressed his enthusiasm for the arrival of a new hockey team during a recent end-of-season press conference.