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Hurricanes acquire D Juuso Valimaki from Mammoth

The Carolina Hurricanes picked up defenseman Juuso Valimaki in a late-night trade with the Utah Mammoth on Monday. Utah received future considerations in the deal.

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3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 3-2 OT Win Over Rangers

It was a hard-hitting, physical, gritty game, but the Utah Mammoth pulled off a big win under the brightest lights in the United States in Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Hurricanes add former 1st round pick in intriguing Mammoth trade

The Utah Mammoth knew that it was time for a fresh start for one of their struggling defensemen. Juuso Valimaki was a former first-round pick in 2016 by the Calgary Flames, but his NHL career never fully flourished, which made him a perfect option for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Juuso Valimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Hurricanes Acquire Juuso Valimaki From Mammoth

Late tonight a small trade occurred as Juuso Välimäki has been traded from Utah to Carolina in exchange for future considerations, as was first shared by Utah.

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Juuso Valimaki News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Mammoth trade Juuso Valimaki to Hurricanes for future considerations

The Utah Mammoth have traded defenseman Juuso Valimaki to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for future considerations, the club announced Monday evening.

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NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Utah Mammoth Focused on Winning at Madison Square Garden Despite Excitement

There are always arenas that NHL players absolutely want to and love playing in, besides obviously their home rink. When players are from certain NHL cities, like Clayton Keller and St.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

NHL Predictions: January 5th, Utah Mammoth vs New York Rangers

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and trends, then makes predictions based on how the game might play out.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3

40 Games Later: Evaluating Maple Leafs’ Risky Marner Replacement Plan

When the offseason saw Mitch Marner moved by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the idea that Toronto could replace one player with a committee (and save money) sounded ambitious.

Tij Iginla News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Tij Iginla Proving NHL Readiness With World Juniors Domination

The Utah Mammoth, along with the Nashville Predators, who beat them 4-3 on Monday night, are the most represented teams at the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) in Minnesota.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 7-2 Win Over Islanders

Game 41. We have officially hit the halfway point of the 2025-26 season for the Utah Mammoth, and coincidentally, the game was also the team’s first of 2026.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 1

Mammoth Dominate Islanders With a 7-2 Win

2026 has started pretty well for the Utah Mammoth thanks to a 7-2 win on Thursday afternoon over the New York Islanders in their first game of the new year.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1

Dylan Guenther's hat trick leads Mammoth to demolition of Islanders

Dylan Guenther collected his first career hat trick and Nick Schmaltz scored twice Thursday for the Utah Mammoth, who rolled to a 7-2 win over the New York Islanders Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Mammoth’s Karel Vejmelka activated from injured reserve

The Utah Mammoth announced Thursday that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play in the team’s afternoon game against the New York Islanders.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka returns from IR, helps Utah stop skid

The Mammoth announced that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been activated off injured reserve.

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Top Mammoth Prospect Following in Father's Footsteps at WJC

Many believed that top Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla should have made Canada's roster for the 2025 World Junior Championship. He was a notable snub, and Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinal for the second straight year.

Andre Tourigny News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Andre Tourigny hits Mammoth with ‘frustrating’ reality check after Predators loss

The Utah Mammoth were one of the National Hockey League’s best teams in the early going in 2025-26, but it’s been a slow decline for Andre Tourigny’s club ever since.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Mammoth Recall Matt Villalta, Place Karel Vejmelka On IR

The Utah Mammoth announced that they’ve placed netminder Karel Vejmelka on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, retroactive to December 23. In a corresponding roster move, the Mammoth have recalled Matt Villalta from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners.