2026-27 Utah Mammoth Season Preview

The Utah Mammoth enter the 2026–27 season with an eye on the playoffs and getting past the first round. They added veteran leadership, center depth, and goaltending stability while parting ways with a key young winger and defenseman.

Key Additions

Vincent Trocheck (C) – Acquired from New York on July 1st in exchange for Sean Durzi, Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 third-round pick. The 33-year-old scored 16 goals and 37 assists in 67 games last season, bringing elite two-way play, penalty-kill prowess, and middle-six scoring punch.

Anders Lee (LW) – Signed a three-year, $16.2 million deal ($5.4 million AAV) on July 1st. The 36-year-old scored 19 goals and 23 assists in 82 games last season with the Islanders, bringing net-front presence, physicality, and top-six scoring punch.

Sebastian Cossa (G) – Acquired from Detroit on June 26th in exchange for the No. 23 pick in the 2026 draft. The 23-year-old posted a 2.33 GAA and .915 save percentage in 39 AHL games last season, bringing youth, size, and starter potential. He’s expected to serve as the backup behind Karel Vejmelka.

Andrew Peeke (D) – Signed a one-year deal on July 1st. The 28-year-old right-shot defenseman brings physicality, stability, and third-pairing minutes.

Zac Jones (D) – Signed a two-year deal on July 1st. The 25-year-old left-shot defenseman brings puck-moving ability, offensive upside, and third-pairing minutes.

Joshua Roy (LW) – Acquired from Montreal in exchange for Maksymilian Szuber. The 23-year-old brings speed, skill, and middle-six depth.

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Key Subtractions

JJ Peterka (RW) – Traded to Boston on June 26th in exchange for the No. 26 and No. 92 picks in the 2026 draft and a conditional 2028 first-round pick. The 25-year-old scored 20 goals and 35 points in 71 games last season, a significant loss of top-six scoring and skill.

Sean Durzi (D) – Traded to New York on July 1st in the Trocheck deal. The 27-year-old right-shot defenseman brings puck-moving ability, offensive upside, and top-four minutes, a notable loss of youth and depth.

Ian Cole (D) – Signed a one-year deal with Chicago on July 1st. The 37-year-old had 10 assists in 67 games, removing veteran presence and stability from the third pairing.

Alexander Kerfoot (C) – Signed a one-year deal with Nashville on July 1st. The 32-year-old had 10 goals and 18 points in 68 games, a loss of veteran depth and two-way play.

Vitek Vanecek (G) – Signed a one-year deal with New York on July 1st. The 30-year-old had a 3.09 GAA and .891 save percentage in 25 games, removing veteran goaltending depth.

Cole Beaudoin (C) – Traded to New York on July 1st in the Trocheck deal. The 20-year-old center brings youth, skill, and AHL depth, a loss of future potential.

Impact on 2026–27

The Mammoth’s offseason moves signal a clear push toward competitiveness. Trocheck adds elite two-way play and center depth, while Lee brings net-front presence and scoring punch. The departures of Peterka, Durzi, and Cole remove youth and veteran presence, but the additions should push Utah up the standings. Expect the Mammoth to be in the playoff hunt, with a deeper, more balanced lineup pushing for deep playoff run.

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Salary Cap Situation

Projected cap hit – $99,415,357
Roster – 23/23
Projected cap space – $4,584,643
Deadline cap space – $21,176,684

Utah Mammoth Depth Chart