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When the Utah Mammoth matched Barrett Hayton’s offer sheet from the New Jersey Devils, the first reaction from many was: why? The Mammoth brought back Kevin Stenlund and Kailer Yamamoto and added Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Mammoth’s Adam Valentini Not Letting Numbers Get In the Way of His NHL Dream

Most draft experts had him being drafted in the second round. Some even had him being drafted in the first round. However, come the late picks in the third round, Adam Valentini was still sitting in the stands in Buffalo, waiting for his name to be called.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Breaking Down the Mammoth Matching Barrett Hayton’s Offer Sheet

It took nearly a whole week for the Utah Mammoth to match the New Jersey Devils’ offer sheet to Barrett Hayton, but with hours left before the deadline, it was announced that they would keep the forward for at least an additional season.

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Barrett Hayton News / Field Level Media / July 8

Mammoth match Barrett Hayton offer sheet from Devils

The Utah Mammoth matched the one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet tendered to forward Barrett Hayton by the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. By enacting refusal rights, the Mammoth are not allowed to trade Hayton for the next year, meaning he will remain with the team ahead of being eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer.

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Utah Mammoth News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8

Mammoth Match Offer Sheet for Barrett Hayton, Trade Clause Now Kicks In

The Utah Mammoth announced on Wednesday that the team has matched the New Jersey Devils’ offer sheet to forward Barrett Hayton. By matching the offer sheet, the Mammoth have signed Hayton to a one-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $4.775 million.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Mammoth match Devils' offer sheet, retain center Barrett Hayton: Instant analysis and reaction

The first decision on an offer sheet of the NHL offseason has officially been made, as the Utah Mammoth announced on Wednesday that they have officially matched the New Jersey Devils‘ offer sheet for center Barrett Hayton.

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John-Jason Peterka News / The Lead / July 8

How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka?

On June 25, 2025, the Utah Mammoth swung for the fences by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. To get the young winger, the Mammoth departed with fan favorite Josh Doan.

Anthony Romano News / Inside The Rink / July 7

Anthony Romano Signs Overseas

Reigning Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades are losing their top goal scorer, as forward Anthony Romano is heading to the DEL to play with Löwen Frankfurt.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Mammoth Sign Andrew Peeke

After losing Sean Durzi in the Vincent Trocheck trade earlier this week and Ian Cole to Chicago in free agency, Utah’s defensive depth has taken a hit.

Andrew Peeke News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Mammoth sign Andrew Peeke to one-year contract

The Utah Mammoth continue to add to their roster as they look to build the organizational depth necessary to contend for the Stanley Cup. After taking

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Takeaways From the Mammoth’s 2026 Development Camp

The Utah Mammoth’s 2026 development camp is officially in the books, sending us into a two-month hibernation. The next time we’ll see the team is when these prospects return for rookie camp and the rookie showcase that we now (officially) know will be hosted in San Jose at the beginning of September.

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Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Barrett Hayton offer sheet is more complicated than you think

As the hockey world focused on teams signing unrestricted free agents to new contracts on Wednesday, it was the signing of a restricted free agent that caught the attention of many.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

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.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

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.

NHL 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.

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.

NHL 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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

John-Jason Peterka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Bruins to acquire JJ Peterka: Instant analysis and reaction

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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.