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Mammoth Prospects Who Could Play in 2026 World Junior Championship

The Utah Mammoth are loaded with talented prospects, and that was on full display recently at the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Utah Mammoth’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

4 Issues EA Sports Must Address in NHL 26

Last week, EA Sports gave hockey fans a rare taste of excitement in the desert of August. A smiling Matthew Tkachuk dons the cover of the NHL 26 video game (with brother Brady and father Keith featured on the game’s deluxe edition), which fans got the first look at on Aug.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 9

The Habs Top 10 Prospects: #8 LJ Mooney

The Montreal Canadiens’ 8th-best prospect is forward LJ Mooney. On this list, Mooney is certainly the biggest boom or bust prospect, mostly because everyone

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Kevin Connauton News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Utah Mammoth’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Kevin Connauton

The inaugural season for the Utah Hockey Club (now the Utah Mammoth) is officially over. The team finished with a 38-31-13 record while their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, finished with a 34-32-4-2 record, which was good enough for the seventh playoff spot in the Pacific Division.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 8

1 move Utah Mammoth should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Utah Mammoth had an active offseason. Firstly, they have a name now, dumping Utah Hockey Club in favor of the new moniker. And then, they made a trade for former Sabres forward JJ Peterka and signed him to an extension.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / August 8

Mammoth Sue Hockey Equipment Company Over Trademark Dispute

The Utah Mammoth announced their permanent identity just three months ago, yet it seems they're already running into trouble. According to KSL, Smith Entertainment Group and Uyte, LLC, owners of the Mammoth, filed a lawsuit against Mammoth Hockey, an Oregon-based equipment company, in the U.S.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / August 8

Utah Mammoth file trademark lawsuit against equipment company

Smith Entertainment Group, the owners of the NHL's Utah Mammoth, filed a federal lawsuit against a hockey equipment company to escalate their trademark dispute.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Utah Mammoth Filing Lawsuit Against Mammoth Hockey Over Name

The Utah Mammoth have worked hard for over a year to formulate their permanent name. The team ran through multiple rounds of fan voting to go from 20 potential names to six to three to eventually their final name, which they announced last month.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 7

Veteran center attempting NHL comeback

He was certainly productive in Russia, notching 26 goals and 19 assists in 65 regular-season games.

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Utah Mammoth News / House of Hockey / August 5

Utah Mammoth Implicated in Legal Troubles Over New Team Name

The Utah Mammoth are suing hockey bag company Mammoth Hockey LLC to have the courts step in and resolve a trademark dispute, according to reporter Belle Fraser.

Reko Alanko News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Utah Mammoth Prospect Reko Alanko Faces First Test in Pitsiturnaus Tournament

Pitsiturnaus is Rauma’s annual preseason hockey festival that brings six teams together every August in Kivikylän Areena. First held in 1993 as part of the city’s Lace Week celebrations, it has grown into a must-see event where Liiga clubs and invited guests test new lineups and give fans an early look at the season ahead.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Should the Mammoth Go Youth or Experience for 6th Defenseman?

On paper, the Utah Mammoth will ice the most competitive roster this franchise has had in years. In seasons past, before transitioning to Utah, the Arizona Coyotes were lucky if they had enough NHL-caliber skaters to fill out a lineup card.

Clayton Keller News / House of Hockey / August 4

'Playoffs or Bust': Utah Mammoth Captain Clayton Keller Makes Bold Statement

Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller has issued a bold declaration that will fire up fans in Salt Lake City about the team's intentions to make the postseason in 2026.

Nate Sucese News / Inside The Rink / August 4

AHL: Nate Sucese Signs Overseas

The Hartford Wolf Pack has been relatively quiet this offseasonas things start to ramp up for the 2025-26 season. Today, however, they lost a winger as Nate Sucese signed with the Kunlun Red Star of the KHL.

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 4

Michael Hage’s Dominance Clear at World Juniors Showcase

The World Junior Showcase showed the dominance of multiple Montreal Canadiens prospects this past week. After discussing Koivu’s play in the mini tournament earlier today, it is now time for a discussion on the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Michael Hage.

Karel Vejmelka News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Utah Mammoth’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Karel Vejmelka

Nick Schmaltz News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Bruins Linked to Mammoth Forward as Potential Trade Target

With the Boston Bruins seeking offensive upgrades, Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz has emerged as a potential trade target. In a recent piece for The Hockey News, contributor Spencer Lazary listed Schmaltz among three Mammoth players who could be moved—and he stands out as the most intriguing fit for Boston.

Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Utah Mammoth Names That Could Appear on 2026 Olympic Rosters

The NHL has not participated in the Olympics since Sochi in 2014. Now, the countdown to the 2026 games in Milan is underway. The Utah Mammoth are hopeful some of its players will get the call to represent their respective nations.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 28

Mammoth’s perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

Last year, the Utah Mammoth missed the playoffs in their first year in Salt Lake City after Ryan Smith acquired the assets of the Arizona Coyotes franchise.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / July 20

What would be considered success for Mammoth in team’s second season?

The Utah Mammoth might not have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their first season, but the opening year of NHL hockey in Utah still went down as a success.

Clayton Keller News / Daily Faceoff / July 19

Mammoth’s Clayton Keller is one of the NHL’s most underrated players

Even as the Utah Mammoth have moved on from their time as the Arizona Coyotes, and are starting to become a bigger franchise and have a bigger following, Clayton Keller continues to be overlooked among the best players in the league.

Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / July 15

Report: Utah Mammoth Forward to Re-Sign Despite First Testing Free Agency

Utah Mammoth forward Michael Carcone reportedly signed back with the team on Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The dollar amount is unknown as of publication but it is confirmed to be a one-year contract.

Jack McBain News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7