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Mammoth rumors: Utah expected to be ‘very active’ at NHL trade deadline, looking for 1st playoff berth

Currently the Western Conference’s top wild card team, the Utah Mammoth are on the precipice of franchise history. If the current results hold or improve, the Mammoth will make their first playoff appearance since their relocation.

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ECHL: David Tendeck Traded To Tulsa Oilers

The Allen Americans have traded goaltender David Tendeck to the Tulsa Oilers in exchange for forward Mitchell Russell. Tendeck, 24, will join his sixth ECHL team in the last six seasons.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 1

NHL Predictions: March 1st Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 1

Mammoth aim to continue ascent vs. struggling Blackhawks

The Utah Mammoth, winners of three of their last four games, are battling to remain in a playoff position as they prepare to host the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28

Mammoth Have Shown Interest In Robert Thomas

The Mammoth are among the teams that have shown interest in Robert Thomas, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said on the network’s “Saturday Headlines” segment.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / February 28

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 5-2 Win Over Wild

Playing two games in a row against two of the top three teams in your division is no easy task, especially coming out of a three-week break. The Utah Mammoth needed to win at least one of their games this week to continue creating a gap between them and the other teams in the Western Conference looking for a wild card spot.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Mammoth extend hot streak, end Wild's 6-game run

Lawson Crouse scored twice, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Friday night. Clayton Keller added a goal and two assists for Utah, which improved to 12-4-1 in its past 17 games and is 18-9-2 on home ice this season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Wild, riding 6-game win streak, finish road back-to-back at Utah

The Utah Mammoth will look to play with more pace in their game when they oppose the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in Salt Lake City. Utah opened its post-Olympic-break portion of the schedule with a 4-2 home loss against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Mammoth Activate Logan Cooley And Alexander Kerfoot

The Mammoth appear to be set to key a pair of forwards back in their lineup tonight against Colorado. Centers Logan Cooley and Alexander Kerfoot have

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / February 25

Mammoth ascending, while rival Avs try to hold down top spot

The NHL season resumes with what promises to be an exciting Central Division rumble between the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth Wednesday in Salt Lake City.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Mammoth Recall Dmitri Simashev, Maveric Lamoureux

The Mammoth announced today that they’ve recalled defense prospects Dmitriy Simashev and Maveric Lamoureux from AHL Tucson. They opened up roster spots yesterday with a bevy of reassignments and thus don’t need corresponding moves today.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

3 Utah Mammoth Prospects Dominating the Canadian Hockey League

The Utah Mammoth has one of the brightest young cores in the NHL. They came into their inaugural season in Salt Lake City with the third-youngest roster.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Olympic Omission Becoming Motivation for Mammoth’s Maksymilian Szuber and Julian Lutz

In the eyes of Team Germany, the Olympics weren’t supposed to end in the quarterfinals. In fact, the general hockey fan didn’t think the country’s run would end so soon either.

Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

NHL Rumours and the Utah Mammoth Centre Problem, The Missing Piece for Playoffs

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours, here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, we talk about the Utah Mammoth and the latest on their pursuit to improve the roster.

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Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

Karel Vejmelka Sitting at Olympics a Huge Benefit to the Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth sent four players to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. J.J. Peterka had a goal and three assists in five games for Team Germany, who fell to Slovakia in the quarterfinals.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Mammoth Reassign Ben McCartney, Kevin Connauton, Maksymilian Szuber

The Mammoth announced Monday they’ve reassigned forward Ben McCartney and defensemen Kevin Connauton and Maksymilian Szuber to AHL Tucson. That wipes their

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Mammoth Recall Maksymilian Szuber, Assign Scott Perunovich

The Utah Mammoth have joined many teams in rotating around their roster days before the NHL returns from the Olympic break. Defenseman Maksymilian Szuber has been recalled to the NHL club while Scott Perunovich has been assigned to the minor leagues, per a team announcement.

Adam Ruzicka News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

From The Outs to a Strong Olympic Showing: Is Adam Ruzicka Headed Back to the NHL?

As per Elliotte Friedman on the most recent 32 Thoughts podcast, an interesting name might be making his way back to the NHL. Nothing is imminent, but

Lawson Crouse News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

Lawson Crouse’s Renewed Confidence Fueling Bounceback Season With the Mammoth

Lawson Crouse did not make the transition from Arizona to Salt Lake City as seamlessly as some of his Utah Mammoth teammates did. In the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural campaign, Crouse had his worst NHL season since 2020-21, finishing with 12 goals and 18 points in 81 games.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

U.S.’ Clayton Keller to make Olympic debut against Germany

Better late than never. Utah Mammoth star Clayton Keller will make his men’s Olympic hockey debut for the United States on Sunday, replacing Kyle Connor on the third line against Germany.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Swiss team provides unfortunate update on Kevin Fiala injury

The Kevin Fiala injury update is not good. According to the Swiss Ice Hockey PR account and their official team website, “Kevin Fiala was injured in the second group game against Canada and will miss the rest of the Olympic tournament.” Fiala was down on the ice with a serious injury late in the third period of Switzerland’s loss to Team Canada.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 1

Stars legend Mike Modano loses yet another record

Stars legend Mike Modano loses sole possession of another record

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NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29

Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

That is an incredible comeback. Also a stunning meltdown by the Mammoth to not secure even a point out of that game in the standings.

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Utah Mammoth News / NHL Rumors / January 26

NHL Rumors: The Utah Mammoth Won’t Mess Up Their Future

Daily Faceoff: Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong won’t sacrifice their future to improve their team right now. Most big moves happen in the offseason or through the process of developing your own.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Clayton Keller on Mammoth fans whistling during games: 'Pretty annoying'

NHL hockey is still new to Salt Lake City, and it appears fans of the Utah Mammoth, now in their second season since relocating from Arizona, are trying to start up a tradition uniquely their own. Recently, fans at Mammoth home games have been whistling during play, making the Delta Center sound like an aviary.

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