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Mammoth re-sign key bottom-6 forward to 2-year contract extension

The Utah Mammoth look well-positioned to bring postseason hockey to Salt Lake City for the first time ever — and they locked up a productive member of that quest on Friday.

Michael Carcone News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Mammoth re-sign Michael Carcone to two-year extension

An unheralded player is getting a slight raise. On Friday, the Utah Mammoth announced that they have signed forward Michael Carcone to a two-year contract extension.

Michael Carcone News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Mammoth Sign Michael Carcone To Two-Year Extension

The Mammoth announced that they’ve signed left-winger Michael Carcone to a two-year extension through the 2027-28 campaign. The deal carries an average annual value of $1.75MM for a total value of $3.5MM, per TVA’s Renaud Lavoie.

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Utah Mammoth News / Stadium Rant / March 20

Utah Mammoth Playoff Push: 3 Factors Driving A 2026 Stanley Cup Run

For a team competing in a stacked Central Division, the Utah Mammoth have exceeded expectations during the 2025-26 NHL season. Despite facing elite competition, Utah remains firmly in the Western Conference Wild Card race and is positioning itself as a potential surprise team in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / March 20

NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Mammoth, March 20th

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in depth analysis.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

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.

Karel Vejmelka News / Field Level Media / March 20

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.

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.

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.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 13

Mammoth's Key Signing Completely Changes Free Agent Market

When the Utah Mammoth signed Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year $8 million deal, they effectively removed a key player from pending free agency. This signing could alter what's to come on July 1st, whether that is a higher Annual Average Value or a higher term contract, it can be assumed that Schmaltz has effectively set the tone for the summer.

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.

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.