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Has Utah already tabbed its next head coach? Rumors swirled this week that current Tampa Bay boss Jon Cooper could be destined to make the Beehive State his next stop following the Lightning’s exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. SLC Puck host Austin Facer wouldn’t be surprised to see it happen eventually, adding that coaching changes are far more common than what Utah sports fans have long been used to.

Kept out of the postseason, Utah will also be in the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday, albeit with little chance of picking anywhere other than 14th. Still, the live event should be interesting, one that the NBA could take a cue from, Facer adds.

As the playoffs continue, some Utah players won’t have to wait to get back on the ice, with seven members of the organization set to represent their respective countries at the 2025 IIHF World Championships this month. Utah’s Clayton Keller was named Team USA’s captain, an acknowledgment of his growth this last season, even after s snub from the 4 Nations Face-off roster.

SLC Puck! is a twice-weekly podcast on Utah's hockey scene hosted by local hockey expert Austin Facer. You can subscribe to SLC Puck's YouTube channel here.

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