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Delta Center renovations could begin next year. Here's what some of Smith's plans look like
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 10:58 p.m.
Smith Entertainment Group offered a few more details of its plans for the Delta Center and the blocks east of it in downtown Salt Lake City on Tuesday.
Lawmakers defend Sept. 1 contract deadline on downtown Salt Lake City 'revitalization' plans
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted May 23 - 8:06 a.m.
The deal to raise Salt Lake City's sales tax to help house the new NHL team and revitalize downtown is moving fast, and lawmakers are defending the deadline.
Smith group says it will respect Salt Lake's Abravanel Hall decision; residents split on plan
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 11:15 p.m.
Smith Entertainment Group officials say they will honor Salt Lake County's decision to either renovate or rebuild Abravanel Hall within a proposed entertainment district.
Utah leaders back how sports arenas and other projects are being funded
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 4:05 p.m.
The mechanisms set up to pay for projects could erode the state's tax base, according to the chairman of the Utah State Tax Commission, but state leaders disagree.
Utah's Connor Ingram wins major NHL perseverance award
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 9:48 p.m.
Utah goaltender Connor Ingram is being honored by the National Hockey League for his perseverance through mental health struggles.
Tony Finau's agent reportedly tapped for top hockey position with Utah's NHL franchise
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 5:55 p.m.
Utah's new NHL franchise reportedly has its first hire since relocating from the Valley of the Sun, and he has plenty of connections to Ryan Smith.
Salt Lake City eyes major zoning changes to handle Smith Entertainment Group's request
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 9:05 p.m.
Salt Lake City is reviewing zoning amendments as it continues its negotiations with Smith Entertainment Group over a proposed entertainment district around the Delta Center.
Smith Entertainment Group, Salt Lake break down new Delta Center district plan
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 9:09 p.m.
More details are being unveiled about Ryan Smith's plan to build an entertainment district surrounding the Delta Center.
NHL looking to hire people to work Utah hockey club games
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 8:29 a.m.
While the players will be working on the ice, the National Hockey League is looking for people to work off the ice during the Utah hockey club's upcoming season in Salt Lake City.
Smith Entertainment Group seeks 99-year lease, 2 extra blocks as part of Salt Lake plan
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 6:05 p.m.
Smith Entertainment Group is proposing a 99-year lease to remain at the Delta Center and is seeking "to lease the two additional blocks" directly east of the facility.
The similarities behind the Jazz and Coyotes relocations nearly 45 years apart
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 9:15 p.m.
It turns out there are plenty of similarities in Utah's response to the NHL as when the New Orleans Jazz moved to Utah 45 years ago this June.
No new arena? Ryan Smith reveals new vision for Delta Center
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 10:21 p.m.
Ryan Smith said he's no longer looking at a new arena. Instead, he's hoping to revamp the area around a remodeled Delta Center as he brings the NHL to Utah.
Watch: Utah 'checks all the boxes' for NHL franchise
KSL.com Sports | Posted April 19 - 6:06 p.m.
The NHL is officially coming to Utah, and the league will celebrate its newest market with a press conference at Delta Center.
A 'defining moment': Utahns react to Arizona Coyotes' relocation to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 5:36 p.m.
Utah landing a National Hockey League team is a "milestone" and a "defining moment" in Salt Lake City's trajectory, city and state leaders say.
Smith applies for revitalization partnership as Salt Lake City arena talks heat up
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 8:26 p.m.
Ryan Smith has applied to participate in a proposed revitalization zone that could include a new arena in downtown Salt Lake City as he reportedly nears a deal to acquire the Arizona Coyotes.
The Yeti? Eagles? Olympians? Here are our favorite potential names for Utah's NHL team
KSL.com Sports | Posted April 14 - 10:53 a.m.
Utah is on the verge of landing an NHL team. Our staff picks their favorite potential name.
Have an idea for a Utah NHL team name? Ryan Smith wants to hear it
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 6:41 p.m.
Ryan Smith is looking for team name suggestions as he continues his bid to bring the National Hockey League to Utah.
Downtown Salt Lake City could soon be revitalized. What does that mean for 'Japantown'?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 9:01 p.m.
A bill that outlines a new revitalization zone in downtown Salt Lake City is rekindling discussions over a plan to revamp what's left of the city's historic "Japantown" neighborhood.
Cox signs bills for major league stadiums in Salt Lake City
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 5:17 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed two bills to create the framework for a new ballpark and new arena in Salt Lake City.
Another city has made a formal request for an NHL expansion team
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 16 - 6:23 p.m.
Another city has made a formal request to the National Hockey League for an expansion franchise.
Utah passed bills for 2 new major league stadiums in Salt Lake City. Now what?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 2:12 p.m.
Utah lawmakers passed a pair of high-profile bills this year that set up the framework to build a new ballpark and a new arena. Here's what could happen next.
Utah lawmakers approve downtown NBA/NHL arena bill as they seek 'vibrant' capital
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 1 - 5:34 p.m.
Utah lawmakers have approved a bill that paves the way for improvements to downtown Salt Lake City, including a possible new arena for the Utah Jazz and a potential National Hockey League franchise.
Utah Legislature approves 'milestone' bill creating Fairpark district, MLB stadium framework
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 28 - 3:13 p.m.
A bill setting up state funds for a possible stadium passed the Utah Legislature Wednesday.
Utah Senate passes potential NBA/NHL arena bill; House passes MLB stadium bill
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:00 p.m.
A pair of bills that set up the framework to construct new major sports stadiums in Salt Lake City are now both halfway toward completion.
