Why the Mammoth might need Nikita Kucherov

The Utah Mammoth goalie situation has gotten increasingly frustrating after they keep taking losses where Karel Vejmelka struggles.

Now Utah has to rely more on Sebastian Cossa. But if that doesn't work, perhaps the Mammoth should make the offense a force few can stop.

The Mammoth have to consider upgrading the offense

The two additions to the offense, Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee, two veteran forwards, haven't been the most convincing thing in the world. The offense is good, but far from being as good as it can be.

Adding a guy like Nikita Kucherov would benefit Utah, especially with how many points he averages a season (about 125 in the last few seasons). The Tampa Bay Lightning have already claimed that they won't trade him, but that could be an incredibly stupid decision if he leaves in free agency.

Trading him before the trade deadline should be a focus for Tampa Bay. Ultimately, acquiring him will be extremely hard because Tampa Bay will demand a high price. However, Utah should consider adding an MVP caliber player.

Right now, the market for a new goalie isn't looking very good. Adding a guy like Jordan Binnington can make things worse, not better. So, a huge add to the offense might be a great idea to help carry this team into the postseason.

I like to say that a powerful offense and weak defense isn't a good thing, but if Vejmelka continues to struggle, this offense isn't at the point yet that it can carry this team game after game.

And anyway, the Mammoth would love to have such a talented player on their roster. Clayton Keller is good, but not quite Kucherov's caliber. Utah needs to be one of the teams to really go after Kucherov.