TV channel insider TSN Pierre LeBrun noted that the NHL club known as the Arizona Coyotes may alter its official registration after this season concludes. The report suggests management has already indicated to players that the franchise will compete in Salt Lake City in the forthcoming campaign. While the league continues to advance the relocation process, the involved parties still face a handful of logistical matters that must be resolved before a final move is confirmed. It is anticipated that the relocation will be formally announced on April 18, marking a significant milestone for the team and its fan base who have followed the discussions closely.
Separately, in February 2024 the International Ice Hockey Federation extended the suspension of the Russian national team. The IIHF stated that council discussions will monitor the evolving situation and reserve the option to reconsider reintegration for the 2025/26 season in May 2025, potentially aligning with broader organizational decisions about participation and eligibility in future international play. The decision came amid ongoing debates about eligibility and the framework for Russian and Belarusian teams in international events, reflecting a broader reassessment of how neutral status and host rights are applied in the sport’s governance.
Earlier, in the spring of 2022, the IIHF barred Russian players from participating in international tournaments, even when competing under neutral status, and stripped Russia of the right to host the junior world championship on home soil for 2023. These measures were part of a sweeping set of sanctions intended to address geopolitical concerns and ensure compliance with the federation’s competition rules and safety standards across age groups and levels of play. The impact of such decisions has been felt across leagues, national teams, and development programs worldwide, shaping scouting, training, and competition schedules in the years that followed.
Recent hockey reporting also highlighted notable on-ice achievements, including a game in which Andrey Kuzmenko recorded a hat-trick that helped Calgary secure a victory over Anaheim. This performance added to Kuzmenko’s growing recognition within the league and underscored how individual milestones can influence team momentum, fan engagement, and media coverage during a busy season that spans multiple markets and audiences in North America.