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Mammoth’s JJ Peterka speaks out ahead of return to Buffalo

The Utah Mammoth made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason. The Mammoth traded for JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. Peterka is set to return to Western New York for the first time since the trade, and he spoke of the success he is having in Utah before the game.

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Utah Mammoth Trio Has Quickly Become the Team’s Top Line

Every team in the NHL has a forward line that is expected to carry them offensively. For the Utah Mammoth, one trio in particular has exceeded expectations and are quickly becoming the team’s best line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-2 Loss to Lightning

After a four-day break, the Utah Mammoth returned to the ice for a one-game homestand against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After their seven-game win streak ended against the Edmonton Oilers, the hope was to start another win streak.

Utah Mammoth News / Stadium Rant / November 2

Utah Mammoth Are The Surprise Team For 2025-26 Season

While the Utah Mammoth has 16 points and stands third in the conference as well as divisional standings, it’s still early in the season. To get a reality check, last season they had a 5-4-2 record, good for 12 points.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

NHL Predictions: November 2nd Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. 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 stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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 / Breakaway on SI / November 1

Star Mammoth Duo Appear on College GameDay

College GameDay makes their annual trip to a town that is hosting a big game each week during the college football season. Gameday happened to travel to Utah as the Utes will take on the Bearcats at night in a huge Big 12 matchup.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Nick Schmaltz's remarkable start for Mammoth almost didn't happen

Nick Schmaltz is on an eight-game point streak and has rattled off seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points in 11 games to start the year.

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Logan Cooley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Logan Cooley extension setting RFA market

The Utah Mammoth became the first to cave when they signed pending-restricted free agent and star center Logan Cooley to an eight-year, $80M contract extension.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 31

Utah Mammoth Forward Might Actually Be Attainable for Boston Bruins

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz has been a steady offensive player in recent years in the NHL, but nobody seems to talk about him. Schmaltz was a first round draft pick in 2014 by the Chicago Blackhawks but was traded in November 2018 to the Arizona Coyotes and has stayed with an organization that has since moved to Utah.

Logan Cooley News / ESPN / October 30

Inside the talks on Logan Cooley's $80 million Mammoth contract

The deal locks in one of the NHL's rising young stars through 2033-34.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Utah Mammoth’s Strong Start Shouldn’t Be Ignored

The 2025-26 NHL season is off to a pretty wild start. The Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings occupy the top two spots in the Atlantic Division, the Seattle Kraken are second in the Pacific, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are tied with the New Jersey Devils for most points (16) in the Metropolitan.

Logan Cooley News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Logan Cooley, Mammoth contract grades for $80 million extension

The Utah Mammoth are off to an incredible start to the 2025-26 campaign. After a loss to the Edmonton Oilers, though, they had five days off before their next game.

Logan Cooley News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

Why new deal for Mammoth’s Logan Cooley is a big one

The Utah Mammoth made news Wednesday, signing forward Logan Cooley to an eight-year extension that will pay him an annual average value (AAV) of $10 million through the 2033-34 season.

Logan Cooley News / Field Level Media / October 29

Mammoth F Logan Cooley inks 8-year, $80M extension

The Utah Mammoth locked up center Logan Cooley with an eight-year, $80 million contract extension Wednesday. Cooley, 21, leads the team in goals (eight) and is tied for second in points (12) through 11 games this season.

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Logan Cooley News / NHL Rumors / October 29

NHL News: Utah Mammoth Extend Logan Cooley

The Utah Mammoth and forward Logan Cooley have agreed on an eight-year, $80 million contract, carrying an annual average value of $10 million. Many people

Logan Cooley News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Mammoth Sign Cooley to an 8-Year Contract Extension

The Utah Mammoth have announced that they have signed Logan Cooley to an eight-year contract extension worth $80 million. The deal carries an annual average value (AAV) of $10 million per season.

Logan Cooley News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Utah Mammoth Extend Young Star

The Utah Mammoth have announced that they have extended forward Logan Cooley. Cooley signed an eight-year deal with an AAV of $10 million per season. The deal was announced late Wednesday morning.

Logan Cooley News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Logan Cooley Commits Long-Term to Utah with 8-Year Extension

The Utah Mammoth have locked up a franchise centerpiece, announcing Wednesday that center Logan Cooley has signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension carrying a $10 million AAV.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29