What’s next for NHL Utah, armed with over $40 million in cap space? The Athletic catches up with general manager Bill Armstrong.
Utah NHL team general manager Bill Armstrong, left, and head coach André Tourigny answer questions during a news conference at the Delta Center on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.It’s been a blur for everyone involved, from Utah NHL owner Ryan Smith to new executive boss Chris Armstrong and of course to members of the front office, including the general manager who transferred with the team, Bill Armstrong.
The front office is settling into important organizational meetings over the next few weeks in the lead-up to the draft and July 1 free agency. Utah figures to be an active franchise this offseason.“Pretty good, huh?” chuckled Armstrong, who was obviously forced to do things for financial reasons under the previous regime in Arizona.
“Our big theme is to be relentless on improving our team without sacrificing the future,” Armstrong said. “And what that basically means in English is just making decisions that are smart, that are going to help our group grow. When we become good, those contracts can’t be burdens. The idea is to not tie up their payroll three or four years down the road when younger, core players need bigger deals.“We’re still in the growing mode,” Armstrong said.Still, having a deep-pocketed, stable owner like Smith means Utah can now make decisions that are focused on what’s best for the growth of this roster and not worry about what the cheapest possible solution is.“For sure, it gives you the ability to complement your younger players,” Armstrong said.
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