Utah Hockey Club reveals what they are targeting in a draft day trade

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June 26, 2024  (9:43 PM)

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After shutting down trade rumors involving Mitch Marner, David Pagnotta revealed the Utah Hockey Club is instead targeting a top-pair defenseman ahead of the upcoming NHL draft.

The leadership of the Utah Hockey Club has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure team success in their first year under their new name and arena. As part of their build up, they signed former Arizona Cotoes forward Liam O'Brien to a 3-year contract.

Despite these efforts, Utah has had difficulty keeping all updates under wraps. After leaking their logo designs and finalist team names, the team had to answer rumors that Utah HC was brokering a deal with Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs; a rumor that David Pagnotta had to shut down himself.

However, Pagnotta of the Fourth Period later provided more information on the types of players Utah is actually targeting. Instead of top forwards like Mitch Marner, the team aims to pick up some top-line defensemen for their future lineup.

Given the Arizona Coyotes' last season, a solid defensive player is exactly who Utah needs. However, with so many other teams looking to build up their pairings, they could have trouble picking the right one.

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Previously

Chicago Blackhawks acquire Ilya Mikheyev from Vancouver Canucks

Sergei Berezin tragically and unexpectedly passes away at 52

Toronto Maple Leafs officially address Mitch Marner to Utah Hockey Club rumour

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JUIN 26   |   95 ANSWERS Utah Hockey Club reveals what they are targeting in a draft day trade Will Utah HC be able to sign a top-pair defenseman this season?
Yes, before the start	45	47.4 %
Yes, after the start	17	17.9 %
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