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The Mammoth power play issues on defense are getting worse

The Utah Mammoth have the second-best power play unit in the entire NHL, having an extremely effective offense on the power play. However, the penalty kill has been the opposite in effectiveness.

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The Mammoth lose after a sloppy game against the Wild

The Utah Mammoth missed another major opportunity to take the lead in the Central Division. Utah has now lost three of its last five games, with this loss against the Minnesota Wild stinging.

Sebastian Cossa News / The Lead / October 27

Cossa Can Be a Factor for the Mammoth With More Starts

When the Utah Mammoth traded for Sebastian Cossa, hopes were high that the Mammoth finally fixed its goaltending woes. In the AHL, Cossa established himself as one of the league’s premier goaltenders.

Dylan Larkin News / Utah On Ice / October 27

Why the Mammoth are the most likely team to land Dylan Larkin

The Dylan Larkin drama in Detroit is far from over. Larkin remains a Detroit Red Wing despite demanding a trade a while ago. Finally, Larkin recently expanded his trade list from three teams to 10.

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NHL News / Utah On Ice / October 27

Mammoth vs. Wild: Preview and more

The Utah Mammoth play in a big game tonight. The Minnesota Wild had taken the lead in the Central Division, and if Utah can defeat them, then the Mammoth will take the division lead right back.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Utah On Ice / October 26

The Mammoth made an excellent decision not trading for Connor Hellebuyck

The Utah Mammoth honestly looked like they were in need of a goalie after taking a 5-3 loss against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. However, the one guy that seemed like he could be a perfect fit was traded the next day.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 25

Dmitri Simashev just showed the Mammoth why he is a first round pick

The Utah Mammoth showed how exciting they can be on Saturday night, with an overtime comeback win. The Mammoth got some great individual efforts, but one player answered the call when the Mammoth needed him most: Dmitri Simashev.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Dmitri Simashev’s first 2 career goals help Mammoth beat Lightning in OT

Dmitri Simashev scored his first NHL goal and also netted the game-winning tally in overtime, lifting the Utah Mammoth to a 5-4 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

Artem Duda News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Mammoth Sign Artem Duda To Two-Year Extension

According to a team announcement, the Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman Artem Duda to a two-year, $1.85MM ($925K AAV) extension. Duda’s three-year, $2.85MM ($950K AAV) entry-level contract is set to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.

Artem Duda News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Mammoth sign Artem Duda to two-year contract extension

The Utah Mammoth has signed defenseman Artem Duda to a two-year contract extension, the hockey club announced Friday afternoon. The new deal will begin

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Utah On Ice / October 23

The Mammoth lose 5-3 to Kraken in another bad goalie performance

The Mammoth were unable to string together back-to-back wins on Thursday night. Utah lost to the Seattle Kraken 5-3 in yet another concerning performance from both Karel Vejmelka and the Mammoth defense.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 21

The Mammoth recall Artem Duda with injury to Michael Carcone

The Utah Mammoth made several moves on Tuesday. Utah is 7-3-0 thus far and faces the Seattle Kraken next Thursday night. The Mammoth are dealing with some injuries after the first 10 games.

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Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Mammoth Recall Artem Duda; Place Michael Carcone On IR

According to a team announcement, the Utah Mammoth recalled defenseman Artem Duda from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners. In a corresponding roster move, Utah placed forward Michael Carcone on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 20

The Utah Mammoth defeat the Penguins in a thriller

The Utah Mammoth bounced back in a big way with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Sebastian Cossa made his third start of the season and just his second start since being pulled against the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

Five players score for surging Mammoth vs. reeling Penguins

Kevin Stenlund, Nate Schmidt, Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller each had a goal and an assist for the Utah Mammoth in a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night in Salt Lake City.

Nick Schmaltz News / The Lead / October 19

Will Nick Schmaltz Be an All-Star for the Mammoth This Season?

The Utah Mammoth brought the ice age back to the NHL with a flurry of goals and wins. With such a hot start, the Mammoth find themselves in contention for the number one spot in the division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Win streak over, Oilers out to deny Mammoth home-and-home sweep

The Utah Mammoth will seek their fourth straight win Saturday night as they host the Edmonton Oilers in the finale of a home-and-home set. Captain Clayton Keller scored twice, Logan Cooley added a goal and a helper and Barrett Hayton also tallied as the visiting Mammoth doubled up the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Oilers attendance concern: 'Every NHL exec should read the replies to this tweet'

Rogers Place had 2,171 empty seats Thursday night, and fans say the cost of attending an Edmonton Oilers game is the reason. According to Sports 1440s Jason Gregor, the official attendance on Thursday night as the Connor McDavid-led Oilers took on a young, fast, and skilled Utah Mammoth team was 16,176.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-1 Loss to Bruins

Every team has a really bad game at least once in a season. Unfortunately for the Utah Mammoth, their ugly loss came just five games into the season. Thursday’s 6-1 loss to the Boston Bruins can be called many things, but a reality check for the sky-high Mammoth is a great description.

Mikhail Sergachev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6