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John Marino drops truth bomb on why he signed $54 million deal with Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth are bringing back a key piece of their 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs team. John Marino signed a $54 million deal with Utah recently, to help shore up the club’s defense.

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Mammoth Sign Max Psenicka To Entry-Level Contract

The Utah Mammoth have signed Max Psenicka to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced this morning. The 19-year-old defenseman was selected 46th overall by Utah in the second round of the 2025 NHL draft.

Max Psenicka News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

Mammoth sign Max Pšenička to entry-level contract

A talented defensive prospect has inked his first NHL contract. On Thursday, the Utah Mammoth announced that the team has signed defenseman Max Psenicka to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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John Marino News / Field Level Media / July 21

Mammoth D John Marino signs 8-year, $54M extension

The Utah Mammoth signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension on Tuesday. The deal carries an average annual value of $6.75 million and begins with the 2027-28 season.

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Utah Mammoth News / Yardbarker / July 21

What John Marino’s massive extension means for Mammoth

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John Marino News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

Utah Signs D-Man John Marino to Mammoth Extension

The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year extension worth $6.75 million AAV, keeping the 29-year-old blueliner with the club and avoiding free agency next summer.

John Marino News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

Mammoth sign John Marino to eight-year extension

A standout blueliner is staying in Salt Lake City for a long time. On Tuesday, the Utah Mammoth signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year contract extension.

John Marino News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Mammoth Signing John Marino To Eight-Year Extension

According to a team announcement, Utah is extending defenseman John Marino for a long time, First reported by Elliotte Friedman The Mammoth signed the 29-year-old right-shot to an eight-year, $6.75MM AAV contract to remain in Utah.

NHL News / NHLFanCentral / July 20

Vincent Trocheck’s Free Agency Choice Shows Utah’s Growing NHL Appeal, Says Armstrong

The Utah Mammoth may have entered the NHL scene much later, but the blockbuster Vincent Trocheck trade highlighted that they are already gaining contender status.

Barrett Hayton News / The Lead / July 20

Will the Mammoth Regret Matching Barrett Hayton’s Offer Sheet?

Through a long, painful journey of arbitration and offer sheets, Barrett Hayton returns to the Utah Mammoth. On July 1, 2026, the New Jersey Devils offered the restricted free agent a poison pill contract. The one-year contract is worth $4.775 million, making Hayton the seventh-highest-paid player on the Mammoth this year.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Mammoth 2026-27 Season Schedule: 12 Must-Watch Games

Get your calendars out. The Utah Mammoth’s schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season is here. With it comes the first-ever 84-game schedule for the team as the NHL shifts to a shorter preseason and longer regular season.

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Mackenzie Weegar News / NHLFanCentral / July 19

MacKenzie Weegar makes bold Stanley Cup claim about rising Utah Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth did not go far in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, but the team now has much more confidence. After giving the Vegas Golden Knights a tough six-game first-round battle, the players no longer only want to reach the playoffs.

Utah Mammoth News / EasySportz / July 15

Mammoth of an Offseason – What The Flurry of Moves Mean for Utah

It’s been an eventful offseason for the Utah Mammoth. Second-year owner Ryan Smith, who I can’t speak highly enough of, has made several significant moves, continuing to show the aggressive, win-now mentality he has instilled throughout the organization.

Owen Allard News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Mammoth’s Owen Allard Ready to Take the Next Steps in His Development

Last season was a rough one for the Tucson Roadrunners. The team went through a lot of injuries and had their best players called up repeatedly to the Utah Mammoth.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

‘There Are No Hard Feelings’: Inside the Mammoth’s Decision to Match Hayton’s Offer Sheet

When the Utah Mammoth matched Barrett Hayton’s offer sheet from the New Jersey Devils, the first reaction from many was: why? The Mammoth brought back Kevin Stenlund and Kailer Yamamoto and added Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Mammoth’s Adam Valentini Not Letting Numbers Get In the Way of His NHL Dream

Most draft experts had him being drafted in the second round. Some even had him being drafted in the first round. However, come the late picks in the third round, Adam Valentini was still sitting in the stands in Buffalo, waiting for his name to be called.

Barrett Hayton News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Mammoth GM breaks silence on Devils’ Barrett Hayton offer sheet

The New Jersey Devils signed Barrett Hayton to an offer sheet last week, attempting to pry him away from the Utah Mammoth. However, Utah had the right of first refusal.

Barrett Hayton News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Breaking Down the Mammoth Matching Barrett Hayton’s Offer Sheet

It took nearly a whole week for the Utah Mammoth to match the New Jersey Devils’ offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, but with hours left before the deadline, it was announced that they would keep the forward for at least an additional season.

Barrett Hayton News / Field Level Media / July 8

Mammoth match Barrett Hayton offer sheet from Devils

The Utah Mammoth matched the one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet tendered to forward Barrett Hayton by the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. By enacting refusal rights, the Mammoth are not allowed to trade Hayton for the next year, meaning he will remain with the team ahead of being eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer.

Barrett Hayton News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Mammoth match Devils' offer sheet, retain center Barrett Hayton: Instant analysis and reaction

The first decision on an offer sheet of the NHL offseason has officially been made, as the Utah Mammoth announced on Wednesday that they have officially matched the New Jersey Devils‘ offer sheet for center Barrett Hayton.

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John-Jason Peterka News / The Lead / July 8

How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka?

On June 25, 2025, the Utah Mammoth swung for the fences by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. To get the young winger, the Mammoth departed with fan favorite Josh Doan.

Anthony Romano News / Inside The Rink / July 7

Anthony Romano Signs Overseas

Reigning Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades are losing their top goal scorer, as forward Anthony Romano is heading to the DEL to play with Löwen Frankfurt.

Anders Lee News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Utah Mammoth Sign Anders Lee to 3-Year Deal

The Utah Mammoth have signed Anders Lee to a three-year deal worth $5.4 million per season. After adding Vincent Trocheck via trade, Utah picks up another solid piece for their top nine.

Andre Tourigny News / Field Level Media / June 22

Mammoth sign coach Andre Tourigny to new contract

The Utah Mammoth signed head coach Andre Tourigny and assistant coach Blaine Forsythe to new multi-year contracts on Monday. The club also signed two-time Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Adam Foote to a multi-year contract to join Tourigny's staff as an assistant coach.

Utah Mammoth News / Burn City Sports / May 18

RotoWire lists the Utah Mammoth as Arizona’s most ‘hated’ NHL team

For most NHL fan bases, hatred is earned through playoff losses, dirty hits, or decades of rivalry. In Arizona, it happened through relocation. According to RotoWire’s map of every state’s most hated NHL team, Arizona chose the Utah Mammoth.