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Mammoth sign Yegor Borikov to entry-level contract

A promising young winger has inked his first NHL contract. On Thursday, Utah Mammoth general manager Bill Armstrong announced that the team has signed forward Yegor Borikov to a three-year, entry-level contract, which is set to begin next season.

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Utah Mammoth Sign Borikov to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

The Utah Mammoth have signed forward Yegor Borikov to a three‑year entry‑level contract, the team announced today. The deal begins in 2026–27, bringing the 2025 fourth‑round pick officially into the organization after a strong season overseas.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6

3 early Mammoth trade candidates after 1st-round loss to Golden Knights

The Utah Mammoth made the step forward everyone expected them to this season, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their second season. They lost in the first round to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games, which should lead the Mammoth to make offseason trades.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

The 4 pending Mammoth free agents who hope to re-sign Utah

The Utah Mammoth enter the 2026 offseason following their first-ever playoff appearance, which ended in a six-game first-round loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Multiple Mammoth Pending Free Agents Looking To Stay In Utah

Virtually all the Mammoth’s pending free agents expressed a desire to re-up on their contracts following Utah’s first-ever playoff berth during locker clean-out day Sunday.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

3 Reasons the Mammoth Lost in Round 1

Friday was the final day of the Utah Mammoth’s season, with the team losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. There were

Andre Tourigny News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

What has Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny ‘mad’ after being knocked out by Golden Knights

The Utah Mammoth were knocked out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on home ice on Friday night, losing 5-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Barrett Hayton News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Barrett Hayton Excited to Be Playing Playoff Hockey After Injury

Barrett Hayton had to be the only person in the world not excited to watch the Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights series. Sidelined with an upper-body injury since March, the forward had to watch the first thrilling four games from way up above in the press box. “It sucked watching those games,” Hayton said.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Golden Knights Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 6 at the Mammoth

After a thrilling Game 5 victory, the Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from the second round. It is time for another Golden Knights’ Gameday Preview, but for the first time this series, we have an elimination game on our hands.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Mammoth showing their youth with blown leads

When Michael Carcone scored on an odd-man rush with just over seven minutes left in the third period of Wednesday’s Game 5, he gave the Utah Mammoth a 4-3 lead in the game and a likely 3-2 advantage in their series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Clayton Keller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Mammoth’s Clayton Keller drops ‘confident’ truth bomb after Game 5 2OT loss

The Utah Mammoth were one shot away from taking a commanding series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5. But instead, it was Brett Howden who won the game in double overtime with a shorthanded goal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 30

Short-handed, double-OT tally give Knights 3-2 edge on Mammoth

Brett Howden scored a short-handed goal at 5:28 in the second overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights took a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Lawson Crouse News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Lawson Crouse’s Patience and Leadership During Mammoth’s Rebuild Paying Off in Playoffs

Six years ago, Lawson Crouse played his first-ever playoff game. Most players skate out into big and loud crowds, amped up to cheer on their home team.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

How are Cooley and Guenther giving Vegas problems?

The Utah Mammoth are looking to pull off an upset in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights. The series is about

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NHL News / The Lead / April 29

Mammoth Need Top Line to Step Up in Order to Beat Golden Knights

Before the Stanley Cup Playoffs started, many talking pundits and fans alike counted out the Utah Mammoth to even win a playoff series. Their first round opponent, the Vegas Golden Knights, are experienced in every facet of the game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Golden Knights’ Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 5 vs. the Mammoth

Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights’ Gameday Preview. After four games, the Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth find themselves in a tied series. The series has become a best-of-five, with both teams just two wins away from the next round.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Mammoth coach Tourigny confirms JJ Peterka was benched in Game 4

After an up-and-down first season with the Utah Mammoth, JJ Peterka has struggled to make an impact in his Stanley Cup Playoff debut. Peterka, 24, logged just 10:18 of ice time in Utah’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Monday.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Meet the 'Speed Line': The Mammoth’s Most Dangerous Trio in the Playoffs

Before the Utah Mammoth’s final game of March against the Los Angeles Kings, head coach André Tourigny made a decision that would change his team. Kailer Yamamoto, who had been utilized as a bottom-six forward for most of the season, was promoted to the second line alongside Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / April 25

Mammoth win home playoff debut, grab 2-1 lead over Knights

Lawson Crouse scored a pair of second-period goals as the Utah Mammoth doubled up the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series on Friday night in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22

Logan Cooley lifts Mammoth past Knights for Utah's first playoff win

Logan Cooley scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound with six minutes remaining to give the Utah Mammoth the first playoff win in franchise history.

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Strong second period allows Bruins to level series with Sabres

Bills QB Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres game after becoming new dad

'We're right there': Ducks hungry to even series with Oilers

Gary Bettman: Future NHL expansion will cost substantially more than $1B

Sean Durzi News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Did Sean Durzi Avoid Discipline After Controversial Headbutt?

The NHL has yet to issue any supplemental discipline for Utah Mammoth defenceman Sean Durzi following an incident in Sunday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights involving Rasmus Andersson.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Mammoth Recall Kevin Rooney, Matt Villalta

The Utah Mammoth recalled forward Kevin Rooney and goaltender Matt Villalta from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners before last night’s game against the Calgary Flames.

Utah Mammoth News / Trade Talk Sports / April 10

The Utah Mammoth Are Playoff Bound For First Time

Salt Lake City will be getting its first taste of the NHL Playoffs this spring. On Thursday, the Utah Mammoth clinched its first-ever postseason appearance thanks to its 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators in combination with the Anaheim Ducks’ win over the San Jose Sharks.

Utah Mammoth News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Mammoth unveil the coolest Zamboni in hockey history

The Utah Mammoth franchise has existed for two seasons so far, but it’s all the club needed to build and introduce the coolest-looking Zamboni in history.

Clayton Keller's OT goal caps Mammoth's rally past Oilers

Alexander Ovechkin reveals when he will make decision on Capitals, NHL future

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker / March 24

Oilers' Connor McDavid scores 400th career goal

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is making a push for yet another scoring title this season, but before he gets there he reached another big career milestone for himself on Tuesday night.

Maple Leafs expected to make significant changes in offseason

Maple Leafs collect rare win as Matthew Knies strikes twice vs. Bruins

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury