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Breaking Down the Mammoth’s First Day of 2026 Free Agency

Day 1 of a busy free agency for the Utah Mammoth is now over. At first, it seemed like the team wouldn’t do much with the first move not coming until nearly two hours past the opening of free agency.

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Mammoth sign Zac Jones to two-year contract

The Utah Mammoth announced that they’ve signed defenseman Zac Jones to a two-year contract at the league minimum cap hit of $875,000. Jones was an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his one-year, $900,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Devils Make Surprising Offer Sheet Move — Now Utah Stuck In UFA Loophole

The New Jersey Devils have tendered an offer sheet to Utah Mammoth forward Barrett Hayton, a one-year deal worth $4.775 million. If Utah declines to match, the Devils would send a second-round pick as compensation.

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Barrett Hayton News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Devils sign Mammoth’s Barrett Hayton to one-year offer sheet

The New Jersey Devils have successfully tendered an offer sheet to Utah Mammoth restricted free agent center Barrett Hayton, the club announced Wednesday evening.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL 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.

Vincent Trocheck News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Vincent Trocheck Being Traded to the Utah Mammoth

One of the bigger names at center has been traded. According to report by Elliiotte Friedman, Vincent Trocheck is going from the New York Rangers to the Utah Mammoth.

Vincent Trocheck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Mammoth acquire Vincent Trocheck

The Utah Mammoth have acquired center Vincent Trocheck from the New York Rangers per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The return will send defenseman Sean Durzi, forward prospect Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 third-round pick per the New York Post’s Mollie Walker.

Kevin Stenlund News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Mammoth re-sign Kevin Stenlund to one-year contract

The Utah Mammoth have re-signed unrestricted free agent center Kevin Stenlund to a one-year contract, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday afternoon.

Utah Mammoth News / The Lead / July 1

The Mammoth’s Reliance on Youth Continues After the NHL Draft

For the NHL, the offseason marks a time of rebuilding and revamping rosters. One trade or signing can forever change a franchise. For example, Jonathan Huberdeau in exchange for Matthew Tkachuk helped the Florida Panthers win a cup. Only one other event holds the same power as free agency: the draft.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Mammoth News & Rumors: Szuber Trade, Coaching News, & More

We are now less than 24 hours away from the beginning of free agency and a couple of days away from the conclusion of the Utah Mammoth’s third development camp.

Sebastian Cossa News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Mammoth sign Sebastian Cossa to two-year contract

The Utah Mammoth have Sebastian Cossa locked up, as they signed their newly-acquired goaltender to a two-year contract with a $2 million cap hit. Cossa was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with an $863,334 cap hit.

Sebastian Cossa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Mammoth Signing Sebastian Cossa

Utah, get me two! Is probably what Sebastian Cossa said in contract negotiations with the Utah Mammoth, because those are the terms of the deal he’s signing with his new team.

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Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Ethan Belchetz Excited to Bring Grit and Offense to Mammoth

Ethan Belchetz was never supposed to be able to be drafted by the Utah Mammoth. Widely projected to be drafted within the top 10, it seemed like the Mammoth, with the 19th overall pick, wouldn’t even sniff the potential to draft the 18-year-old forward. However, the first round started, and Belchetz started slipping.

Barrett Hayton News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Mammoth’s Barrett Hayton files for arbitration

Over the years, there have been waves of players in the NHL who have elected to file for salary arbitration, and the first such case for this offseason has been made public.

Nick DeSimone News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Mammoth Re-Sign Nick DeSimone

The Utah Mammoth have re-signed defenseman Nick DeSimone to a two-year, $1MM AAV contract extension. As part of the team’s official announcement of the signing, Utah GM Bill Armstrong said: Nick brings a veteran presence to our blue line and plays a very reliable game.

Nick DeSimone News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Mammoth sign Nick DeSimone to two-year contract extension

The Utah Mammoth have agreed to terms with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Nick DeSimone on a two-year contract extension, the club announced Monday evening.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Mammoth take pending UFA off the board with $3.5 million extension

The Utah Mammoth have already made multiple moves this offseason. The Mammoth traded away JJ Peterka, while also bringing in Joshua Roy and Sebastian Cossa via trades.

Joshua Roy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Mammoth Acquire, Extend Joshua Roy

Earlier today, the Utah Mammoth announced that they had acquired forward Joshua Roy from the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Maksymilian Szuber. A few hours later, the Mammoth announced that they had signed Roy to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season at an $850K salary.

Kailer Yamamoto News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Mammoth sign Kailer Yamamoto to two-year contract extension

The Utah Mammoth have signed pending unrestricted free agent forward Kailer Yamamoto to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Kailer Yamamoto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Mammoth Sign Kailer Yamamoto To Extension

According to a team announcement, the Utah Mammoth have signed Kailer Yamamoto to a two-year, $3.5MM ($1.75MM AAV) extension through the 2027-28 season.

Sebastian Cossa News / Inside The Rink / June 27

Sebastian Cossa Traded to Utah Mammoth

The Detroit Red Wings entered tonight with no first-round picks. Then the 23rd overall pick came up, and the Red Wings made a trade and sent goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for the pick.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Mammoth Draft Ethan Belchetz 17th Overall

With the 17th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Utah Mammoth have selected Ethan Belchetz from the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

John-Jason Peterka News / Field Level Media / June 26

Bruins acquire Mammoth F JJ Peterka for 2 first-rounders

The Boston Bruins boosted an already prolific offense by acquiring Mammoth forward JJ Peterka on Friday, sending their 2026 first-round pick (No. 23) in the NHL draft and a 2028 first-round selection to Utah.

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.