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Nick Schmaltz, Mammoth grades for monster 8-year, $64 million contract extension

The Utah Mammoth took one of the biggest pending free agents off the market on Wednesday, signing Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year deal worth $64 million.

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Utah Mammoth Re-Sign Top Pending UFA to Contract Extension

The Utah Mammoth have some exciting news to announce today. The news is they’ve re-signed Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year contract extension. The new deal carries an average annual value of $8 million.

Nick Schmaltz News / NHL Trade Talk / March 11

Mammoth Sign Nick Schmaltz To 8-Year Contract Extension

The Utah Mammoth announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they have signed Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year contract extension. The contract carries a cap hit of $8.0 million per season.

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Schmaltz extension a great deal for team and player

The Utah Mammoth are enjoying a successful season in just their second year since relocating from Arizona. With 73 points through 65 games, Utah is well-positioned in the top wild spot in the Western Conference, and are on track to make the postseason as a franchise for the first time since 2020, dating back to their time as the Arizona Coyotes.

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Mammoth F Nick Schmaltz inks 8-year, $64M extension

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension on Wednesday. Schmaltz was in line to be an unrestricted free agent this summer before agreeing to a deal that runs through 2033-34.

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.

Nick Schmaltz News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Mammoth re-sign Nick Schmaltz to eight-year extension

A big day for one of the more underrated players out west. On Wednesday, the Utah Mammoth announced that forward Nick Schmaltz has signed an eight-year contract extension.

Nick Schmaltz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Mammoth Sign Nick Schmaltz To Eight-Year Extension

The Mammoth announced that they’ve signed forward Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year extension worth $8MM per season, a total value of $64MM. Set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer, he’s now staying in Utah through the 2033-34 campaign.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 5-0 Loss to Wild

The Utah Mammoth have played some pretty bad games throughout this season. There was the blowout loss to the Montreal Canadiens in November. There was the loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in January, where the Hurricanes scored three goals in the final two minutes to come back and win the game.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Grading Utah Mammoth’s 2026 Trade Deadline

With the postseason rapidly approaching, one team that has been a pleasant surprise to its fans is the Utah Mammoth. At the time of this article, they currently sit fourth in the Central Division, holding a playoff spot with the Seattle Kraken and San Jose Sharks trailing behind them.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 3-2 Overtime Loss to Blackhawks

The Utah Mammoth have been perfect against the Minnesota Wild this season, who currently hold the third playoff spot in the Central Division and are a top-five team in the NHL this season.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Utah Mammoth Poised for Playoff Push Following Weegar Trade

The Utah Mammoth were quiet on the actual NHL Trade Deadline day, having made zero moves. However, they’re still gearing up for a run towards their first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance in franchise history.

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Utah Mammoth Recall Maksymilian Szuber

The Utah Mammoth announced tonight that they have recalled defenseman Maksymilian Szuber from their AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners. The recall was made just before the club began its contest against the Chicago Blackhawks, and was likely made with an eye to the injury currently being managed by defenseman Mikhail Sergachev.

Karel Vejmelka News / Breakaway on SI / March 8

Mammoth's Karel Vejmelka Joins Elite Company

The Utah Mammoth recently defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime 5-4 after blowing a 4-2 lead which saw Logan Cooley net the overtime winner for the Mammoth.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 5-4 Overtime Win Over Blue Jackets

At times, it didn’t feel like the Utah Mammoth were going to win their game on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In a game that Logan Cooley said felt like a playoff game, the Mammoth were outshot and outplayed in the final 40 minutes.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / March 7

Cooley buries overtime winner to power Mammoth past Blue Jackets

The Utah Mammoth's Logan Cooley scored a pair of goals, including the game winner in overtime for a 5-4 victory over the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Utah Mammoth Reassign Dmitriy Simashev

The Utah Mammoth no longer needs an extra defenseman on the roster. According to a team announcement, the Mammoth have reassigned Dmitriy Simashev after recalling him earlier today, and activated newcomer MacKenzie Weegar from the non-roster list.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Mammoth Making Progress In Extension Talks For Nick Schmaltz

With Logan Cooley set to begin a $10MM-per-season extension next season, some wondered if Utah would still be willing to give middleman Nick Schmaltz a pricey new deal as well. There was speculation over the offseason that extension talks were not going well and his future with the Mammoth looked murky.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / March 7