The Utah Grizzlies are gone, and the Maverik Center’s owner thinks it’s a good thing. Here’s why.

The departure of the Grizzlies has left a gaping hole in the Maverik Center’s calendar, perhaps to the venue’s benefit.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fans write farewell messages on the ice after the last Utah Grizzlies game at the Maverik Center on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The Utah Grizzlies are gone, and the Maverik Center’s owner thinks it’s a good thing. Here’s why.

The departure of the Grizzlies has left a gaping hole in the Maverik Center’s calendar, perhaps to the venue’s benefit.

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