During the nearly 45-minute conversation Thursday, Smith and McAfee talked about both the Utah Jazz and the Utah Mammoth. Advertisement Here are five takeaways from Smith’s appearance on the show.

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Chairman of Smith Entertainment Group Ryan Smith and co-founder Ashley Smith join NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, from left, as they announce the Utah Mammoth as the new name and branding identity ...

Chairman of Smith Entertainment Group Ryan Smith and co-founder Ashley Smith join NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, from left, as they announce the Utah Mammoth as the new name and branding identity ...

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith unveiled the franchise’s permanent name after more than a year of fan input and voting.

Team owner Ryan Smith announced last year that the mascot would be chosen through an eight-name bracket, which included the Mammoth, Blizzard, Fury, Venom, Yeti, Outlaws, Ice and Utah Hockey Club.

Chairman of Smith Entertainment Group Ryan Smith and co-founder Ashley Smith join NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, from left, as they announce the Utah Mammoth as the new name and branding identity ...

This graphic provided by the Smith Entertainment Group shows the new logo and branding for Utah’s NHL hockey club, now called the Utah Mammoth. Credit: AP By The Associated Press Updated May 7, 2025 ...