Expansion could be on the table for Arizona after Meruelo's latest move

Arizona Coyotes mascot Howler acknowledges holds a sign after the team's NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. The Coyotes won 5-2. Team owner Alex Meruelo agreed to sell franchise's hockey operations to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, who intends to move the team to Salt Lake City. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)