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The Utah Mammoth have been busy to start the offseason. Their business began when they executed a trade with the Buffalo Sabres that brought J.J. Peterka to Salt Lake City.

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The Utah Mammoth have had a busy offseason. Not only have they made some major free agent signings, but they have been active in the NHL trade market as well.

Jack McBain News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Utah Mammoth re-sign McBain to $21.25 million contract extension

The Utah Mammoth are re-signing restricted free agent Jack McBain to a new five-year deal worth $21.25 million. On Monday, the Mammoth elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent.

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Mammoth Sign Physical Centerman

The NHL off-season has featured numerous big-name restricted free agents, with teams even resorting to salary arbitration. One of those teams was the Utah Mammoth, who signed Jack McBain to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million with an AAV of $4.25 million.

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Mammoth Prospects Who Will Challenge for an NHL Roster Spot in 2025-26

The Utah Mammoth just wrapped up their 2025 prospect development camp. There was an incredible amount of talent on display, with the Mammoth featuring five first-round draft picks at the camp, including their fourth overall pick from this year’s NHL Entry Draft, Caleb Desnoyers.

Jack McBain News / Field Level Media / July 7

Mammoth sign C Jack McBain to five-year deal

The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain to a five-year, $21.25 million contract on Monday. The contract carries an average annual value (AAV) of $4.25 million.

Jack McBain News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Mammoth sign forward to a five-year contract avoiding arbitration

The 25-year-old appeared in all 82 games for Utah last year, scoring 13 goals and 27 points.

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Jack McBain News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Mammoth sign Jack McBain to five-year, $21.25 million contract

The Utah Mammoth announced Monday they have signed forward Jack McBain to a five-year, $21.25 million contract that will pay him an annual average value (AAV) of $4.25 million and keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

‘I’m Just a Happy Kid’: Inside Max Pšenička’s Globewide Path to the Mammoth

Max Pšenička’s life was all in Czechia before January. He was born in the country, he played hockey for his country, and he started playing for HC Plzeň in the Czech Extraliga league.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Sabres, Mammoth elect salary arbitration with players

The Sabres and Mammoth will pursue team-elected salary arbitration with defenseman Bowen Byram and center Jack McBain, respectively, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 6

Update: Utah Mammoth's Jack McBain and Logan Cooley's contract situations

Catherine Bogart of NHL.com: Utah Mammoth president Chris Armstrong on RFA Jack McBain’s contract situation. “I think we’ve had great dialogue with Jack and his representatives.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 9

Latest on Utah Mammoth's Jack McBain and Logan Cooley's contract situations

Catherine Bogart of NHL.com: Utah Mammoth president Chris Armstrong on RFA Jack McBain’s contract situation. “I think we’ve had great dialogue with Jack and his representatives.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / July 6

Mammoth Turn Attention to Extending Young Star

After a solid first season in Salt Lake City, the newly-renamed Utah Mammoth have a bright future ahead of them largely thanks to their young forward core.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Takeaways From the Utah Mammoth’s 2025 Development Camp

The Utah Mammoth’s second development camp is in the books. It was a week that showed off the team’s still impressive number of prospects who will challenge for an NHL spot in the next couple of seasons.

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Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Roster Projection 2.0: Post NHL Draft & Free Agency

It has been a month since I released my first roster projection for the Utah Mammoth‘s 2025-26 season. Since then, the NHL Entry Draft has taken place, and free agency has commenced.

Logan Cooley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Mammoth begin extension talks with key forward

He has one more year remaining on the three-year, $2.85M entry-level contract he signed in July 2023.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Breaking Down the Mammoth’s Day 1 Free Agent Signings

The Utah Mammoth are heading into a season where they are expected to make the playoffs and an offseason where they’re expected to do something big, especially with the amount of cap space that they have.

Scott Perunovich News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Utah Mammoth Signs RFA Defenceman

The Utah Mammoth have agreed to a sign a contract with a defenceman. Scott Perunovich, a restricted free agent, has signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Mammoth.

Nate Schmidt News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Nate Schmidt Signs Three-Year Deal with Utah Mammoth

After having a bounce-back season with the Florida Panthers, defenseman Nate Schmidt has cashed in and signed a three-year deal with the Utah Mammoth. The deal is worth $3.5 million per season.

Matias Maccelli News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Mammoth News & Rumors: Maccelli Trade, Extensions & More

As we leave the draft behind us and inch closer to free agency, the Utah Mammoth have once again been at the center of the hockey world’s rumors. As a team with some of the most cap space in the league, many believe that the Mammoth will pull off something big.

Matias Maccelli News / Field Level Media / June 30

Mammoth send Matias Maccelli to Maple Leafs for draft pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth on Monday in exchange for a conditional draft pick. If the 24-year-old Maccelli produces at least 51 points during the 2025-26 season and the Maple Leafs make the Stanley Cup playoffs, then Utah will receive a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft.

Montana Onyebuchi News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Mammoth sign Montana Onyebuchi to two-year contract

Montana Onyebuchi isn’t going anywhere, Utah Mammoth fans. The Mammoth signed the 25-year-old defenseman to a two-year, two-way contract, with an AAV of $775,000.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Mammoth Select Caleb Desnoyers in NHL Draft

With the fourth pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, the Utah Mammoth selected Caleb Desnoyers, a forward out of the QMJHL. Despite speculation that the Mammoth would move this pick, the organization hung onto it and took one of the most promising players in the draft.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Mammoth select Caleb Desnoyers No. 4 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Utah Mammoth selected center Caleb Desnoyers of the QMJHL’s Moncton Wildcats with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 26

Trade grades: Mammoth win for Utah in acquiring JJ Peterka

Utah acquired budding star JJ Peterka from Buffalo Wednesday night in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan.

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Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / June 25

Utah Mammoth Ready to Draft Another Young Talent to Organization

The 2025 NHL Draft is now two days away, taking place on June 27-28. After signing two of their top prospects, Dmitri Simashev and Daniil But to entry-level contracts, the Utah Mammoth are looking to add another future star to its ranks.