N.H.L.’s Move to Salt Lake City Is Latest Sports Downsizing

Professional leagues are embracing smaller markets in their search for newer stadiums and arenas and the potential for more devoted fan bases. Hockey, Ice, Athletics and Sports, Relocation of Business, National Hockey League, Arizona Coyotes, Smith, Ryan (1978- ), Meruelo, Alex, Bettman, Gary, Salt Lake City (Utah), Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Professional leagues are embracing smaller markets in their search for newer stadiums and arenas and the potential for more devoted fan bases. NYT > Business