Utah Mammoth: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mammoth, learning about season-ending pressure, brace for Ducks' visit

A potential Stanley Cup playoff preview is on the schedule for Friday when the Anaheim Ducks visit the Utah Mammoth. The teams will be the meeting for the third time this season and the first time in Salt Lake City.

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Karel Vejmelka, Mammoth dominate Knights in shutout

Karel Vejmelka made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season and the Utah Mammoth scored on their first three shots en route to a 4-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Logan Cooley News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Logan Cooley’s First Major Injury Just a Stepping Stone in Career

23 points in 29 games. Not a bad production rate. 14 of those points were goals. That’s how good Logan Cooley was playing before Dec. 5. Set to break every career high he set in his sophomore season, the forward was leading the charge for the Utah Mammoth, who, despite struggling in November, were around the playoff line.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / March 18

Mammoth can't dwell on huge win with capable Knights on deck

Coming off arguably their biggest win of the season, the Utah Mammoth travel to Las Vegas to take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the front end of a key back-to-back for their playoff hopes.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-3 Win Over Stars

Losing streaks have to be snapped at some point. That’s especially true when you’re a good team like the Utah Mammoth. There probably weren’t a lot of people who thought the team’s four-game losing streak would end on Monday against the red-hot Dallas Stars, but at the end of the day, weirder things have happened.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 16

With 4-goal 3rd, Mammoth deny Stars record point streak

Kailer Yamamoto scored the eventual game-winning goal as the visiting Utah Mammoth doubled up the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Monday night. Clayton Keller, Nate Schmidt, Jack McBain, Michael Carcone and Lawson Crouse also scored for the Mammoth, who snapped a four-game winless skid (1-2-2).

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Nick Schmaltz Committed to Utah with Eight Year Extension

Going into the trade deadline, the Utah Mammoth’s core was pretty much solidified and locked up. Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley had signed long-term extensions in the past two years.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 15

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-3 Loss to Penguins

The Utah Mammoth have now lost four games in a row. That’s something that hasn’t been true in some time. The team has played well in 2026, avoiding long losing streaks, until Saturday night.

Bill Armstrong News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Mammoth will be aggressive in summer, particularly for centers

The Utah Mammoth, as they have consistently been under general manager Bill Armstrong, have been aggressive in terms of their roster decisions lately.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 11

Contending Mammoth out to avoid sweep by Blackhawks

For the third time in less than two weeks, the Utah Mammoth will face the Blackhawks, with Chicago aiming to complete a four-game season sweep on Thursday in Salt Lake City.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Mammoth’s Bill Armstrong makes ‘sleepless’ admission after Nick Schmaltz extension

The Utah Mammoth signed forward Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year contract extension on Wednesday. Schmaltz, who was set to be a free agent this summer, will make a total of $64 million over the next eight years.

Nick Schmaltz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Nick Schmaltz, Mammoth grades for monster 8-year, $64 million contract extension

The Utah Mammoth took one of the biggest pending free agents off the market on Wednesday, signing Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year deal worth $64 million.

Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Utah Mammoth Re-Sign Top Pending UFA to Contract Extension

The Utah Mammoth have some exciting news to announce today. The news is they’ve re-signed Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year contract extension. The new deal carries an average annual value of $8 million.

Nick Schmaltz News / NHL Trade Talk / March 11

Mammoth Sign Nick Schmaltz To 8-Year Contract Extension

The Utah Mammoth announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they have signed Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year contract extension. The contract carries a cap hit of $8.0 million per season.

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Nick Schmaltz News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Schmaltz extension a great deal for team and player

The Utah Mammoth are enjoying a successful season in just their second year since relocating from Arizona. With 73 points through 65 games, Utah is well-positioned in the top wild spot in the Western Conference, and are on track to make the postseason as a franchise for the first time since 2020, dating back to their time as the Arizona Coyotes.

Nick Schmaltz News / Field Level Media / March 11

Mammoth F Nick Schmaltz inks 8-year, $64M extension

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension on Wednesday. Schmaltz was in line to be an unrestricted free agent this summer before agreeing to a deal that runs through 2033-34.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / March 11

Mammoth Sign Top Center to Eight-Year Extension

The Utah Mammoth had a bit more roster work to do, even after the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. The Mammoth made a big move at the deadline, acquiring puck-moving defender MacKenzie Weegar, and it seemed like they were done with roster moves for the season.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Nick Schmaltz's huge Mammoth extension another blow to NHL free agency

The Mammoth announced that they’ve signed forward Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year extension.

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Mackenzie Weegar News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Utah Mammoth Poised for Playoff Push Following Weegar Trade

The Utah Mammoth were quiet on the actual NHL Trade Deadline day, having made zero moves. However, they’re still gearing up for a run towards their first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance in franchise history.

Maksymilian Szuber News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Utah Mammoth Recall Maksymilian Szuber

The Utah Mammoth announced tonight that they have recalled defenseman Maksymilian Szuber from their AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners. The recall was made just before the club began its contest against the Chicago Blackhawks, and was likely made with an eye to the injury currently being managed by defenseman Mikhail Sergachev.

Karel Vejmelka News / Breakaway on SI / March 8