Mammoth Reassign Danil But

The Utah Mammoth have assigned rookie winger Danil But to the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners ahead of the NHL’s three-week break for the 2026 Winter Olympics. But received his first extended run in the NHL lineup after a call-up in mid-December – but earned a healthy scratch in Utah’s latest game. The Mammoth will now stick to that decision with one game left on the docket before the break.

But has gone through ups-and-downs through what is officially his rookie year in the NHL. He didn’t manage any scoring through his first six games, then pulled together seven points in 17 games, before landing in another scoring drought over his last five games. He has rotated throughout the lineup accordingly, filling roles from the second-line to the fourth-line.

Now, But will return head for his first minior-leagues games since December. He scored eight goals and 17 points in 19 games with the Roadrunners to start the year. That mark ranks third on the Roadrunners’ offense in points-per-game (0.89) behind Ben McCartney (0.98) and Cameron Hebig (0.92). Even with struggles at the top flight, the Russian rookie has adjusted well to North American pros after scoring 28 points in 54 games with 2025 KHL champions and hometown club Yaroslavl Lokomotiv last season. He should step right back into a top role with the Roadrunners, who play seven games before the Mammoth return on February 25th.