NHL Teams Unveiled: Surprising Grades for the 2024-25 Season's Highs and Lows – The New York Times
Utah Hockey Club (38-31-13): C+
After finishing in sixth last a year ago, a jump up to 19th with 89 points certainly does count as progress. It’s also a better record than they had in Arizona over the past decade. While there was plenty of playoff talk in the preseason, Utah entered the season with the fourth-youngest team in the league and key injuries on defense early on, so growing pains were to be expected. But it does feel as though terrific seasons from Clayton Keller and netminder Karel Vejmelka went a bit wasted given the underperformances elsewhere. There’s plenty of upside for this group next season, however — especially if 2024 No. 6 pick Tij Iginla can step in right away. — James Mirtle
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