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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.

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The Utah Mammoth are coming off their very first season in Salt Lake City since the move from their former identity as the Arizona Coyotes, and they’ve already made an indelible impression on the community that had never experienced professional hockey before.

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.

Cameron Hebig News / Inside The Rink / July 18

Utah Mammoth Extend AHL All-Star

The Utah Mammoth yesterday extended a 2024-25 AHL All-Star as they agreed to an extension with forward Cameron Hebig for a two-year, two-way contract. Hebig played in 67 games this past season with the Tucson Roadrunners.

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Nick Schmaltz News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Nick Schmaltz Doesn’t Have a Future With the Utah Mammoth After Next Season

Nick Schmaltz is entering the final year of his contract with the Utah Mammoth, a seven-year, $40.95 million contract that carries an average annual value of $5.85 million.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

10 Games to Circle on the Mammoth’s Calendar During the 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 schedule for the Utah Mammoth is here, their second season in franchise history and their first as the Mammoth. It’s a big season for the team as this is the season they expect to make the playoffs.

Cameron Hebig News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Report: Mammoth sign Cameron Hebig to two-year contract

The Utah Mammoth have signed journeyman center Cameron Hebig to a two-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. Through 67 games last season with the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, the Mammoth’s top minor-league affiliate, Hebig collected 26 goals and 21 assists for 47 points to rank second in team scoring.

Michael Carcone News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Mammoth re-sign former AHL All-Star to 1-year contract extension

Michael Carcone isn’t going anywhere. The veteran forward has officially signed a one-year deal with the Utah Mammoth. At age 29, the winger has spent his entire NHL career with the Arizona/Utah franchise and is returning after a tough 2024-25 season in which he scored seven goals and produced just 19 points in 53 games.

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.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Report: Mammoth sign Michael Carcone to one-year deal

The Utah Mammoth have signed forward Michael Carcone to a one-year contract, according to Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman. Terms of the reported contract have not been released.

Nate Schmidt News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 12

Mammoth’s Nate Schmidt drops truth bomb that will fire up Utah fans

As the Utah Mammoth prepare for their second year as an NHL franchise, it certainly appears that the team is building something special. Under the direction of head coach Andre Tourigny and GM Bill Armstrong, the franchise formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes have a much brighter future in Salt Lake City.

Logan Cooley News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Projecting Logan Cooley’s Contract Extension With the Utah Mammoth

Logan Cooley is coming off an impressive sophomore season with the now-named Utah Mammoth. Entering the 2025-26 season, he has one year left on his three-year entry-level contract and was eligible to sign a contract extension with the organization as of July 1, 2025.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / July 11

New Mammoth Defenseman Sees Big Things for Team

The Utah Mammoth have become defined by their aggressive mentality to build a winning team. It began last summer with the acquisition of Mikhail Sergachev and several other defenders to fill out the blue line.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

3 Dream Moves the Utah Mammoth Can Make This Summer

The Utah Mammoth have been busy to start the offseason. Their business began when they executed a trade with the Buffalo Sabres that brought J.J. Peterka to Salt Lake City.

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Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Mammoth’s most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Utah Mammoth have had a busy offseason. Not only have they made some major free agent signings, but they have been active in the NHL trade market as well.

Jack McBain News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Utah Mammoth re-sign McBain to $21.25 million contract extension

The Utah Mammoth are re-signing restricted free agent Jack McBain to a new five-year deal worth $21.25 million. On Monday, the Mammoth elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Mammoth Prospects Who Will Challenge for an NHL Roster Spot in 2025-26

The Utah Mammoth just wrapped up their 2025 prospect development camp. There was an incredible amount of talent on display, with the Mammoth featuring five first-round draft picks at the camp, including their fourth overall pick from this year’s NHL Entry Draft, Caleb Desnoyers.

Jack McBain News / Field Level Media / July 7

Mammoth sign C Jack McBain to five-year deal

The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain to a five-year, $21.25 million contract on Monday. The contract carries an average annual value (AAV) of $4.25 million.

Jack McBain News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Mammoth sign forward to a five-year contract avoiding arbitration

The 25-year-old appeared in all 82 games for Utah last year, scoring 13 goals and 27 points.

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Jack McBain News / Daily Faceoff / July 7

Mammoth sign Jack McBain to five-year, $21.25 million contract

The Utah Mammoth announced Monday they have signed forward Jack McBain to a five-year, $21.25 million contract that will pay him an annual average value (AAV) of $4.25 million and keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 6

Update: Utah Mammoth's Jack McBain and Logan Cooley's contract situations

Catherine Bogart of NHL.com: Utah Mammoth president Chris Armstrong on RFA Jack McBain’s contract situation. “I think we’ve had great dialogue with Jack and his representatives.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 9

Latest on Utah Mammoth's Jack McBain and Logan Cooley's contract situations

Catherine Bogart of NHL.com: Utah Mammoth president Chris Armstrong on RFA Jack McBain’s contract situation. “I think we’ve had great dialogue with Jack and his representatives.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / July 6

Mammoth Turn Attention to Extending Young Star

After a solid first season in Salt Lake City, the newly-renamed Utah Mammoth have a bright future ahead of them largely thanks to their young forward core.

Logan Cooley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Mammoth begin extension talks with key forward

He has one more year remaining on the three-year, $2.85M entry-level contract he signed in July 2023.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 30

Mammoth send Matias Maccelli to Maple Leafs for draft pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth on Monday in exchange for a conditional draft pick. If the 24-year-old Maccelli produces at least 51 points during the 2025-26 season and the Maple Leafs make the Stanley Cup playoffs, then Utah will receive a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft.

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