News Summary:
On July 9, 2026, Maricopa County Supervisor Tom Galvin announced plans to bring professional hockey back to Phoenix, naming Andrea Doan to chair an advisory committee, after the Arizona Coyotes departed for Salt Lake City in 2024. Earlier, on May 6, 2026, General Manager Bill Armstrong had initiated a significant roster rebuild for the Arizona Coyotes by retaining a core of young players and stockpiling draft picks, aiming to revitalize the franchise after previous strategies failed. This followed news from May 1, 2026, that the Utah Mammoth, the franchise previously known as the Arizona Coyotes, generated new fan interest in Utah by reaching the playoffs in their second season, with the former Arizona fan base maintaining a connection to the team. In February 2026, a former New York Rangers star recounted a difficult trade experience to the Coyotes. Previously, on January 21, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres signed winger Josh Doan to a seven-year, $48.65 million extension carrying an average annual value of $6.95 million, after he was traded from the Utah Mammoth during the offseason.
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