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The Utah Mammoth brought the ice age back to the NHL with a flurry of goals and wins. With such a hot start, the Mammoth find themselves in contention for the number one spot in the division.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 12

Checking in on some critical stats for the Mammoth through six games of the season

The Utah Mammoth have one more day until they return home to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Utah went 3-2 on a five-game road trip and looked good and bad in some areas.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 7

The Utah Mammoth bounce back with an impressive 5-3 win

In 2025-26 season, Nick Schmaltz started the season extremely hot, leading the NHL in goals at one point. Schmaltz is beginning the season in the same way in 2026-27, as he scored his fifth goal of the season already.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / October 6

Nick Schmaltz's go-ahead goal pushes Mammoth past Devils

Nick Schmaltz scored the go-ahead goal to highlight a three-goal second period Tuesday night for the visiting Utah Mammoth, who beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 5

Utah is already getting some remarkable production from some of these players

The Utah Mammoth are officially 2-1-0 after a unfortunate loss last night against the New York Rangers on the road. However, through three games, some guys have been stepping up in certain areas.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Nick Schmaltz

The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Mammoth host Blues in final postseason tune-up

A spirited surge has afforded the Utah Mammoth the luxury of kicking up their heels in their regular-season finale against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday in Salt Lake City.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Mammoth hold off Jets, secure West's No. 1 wild card

Nick Schmaltz scored twice as the Utah Mammoth held on late to defeat the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night. Logan Cooley had a goal and an assist, Nate Schmidt had two assists, Alex Kerfoot scored a goal and Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves for the Mammoth (43-32-6, 92 points), who snapped a two-game skid.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-5 Overtime Win Over Oilers

The six-goal plus winning streak continues. Yes, not only have the Utah Mammoth won their past four games, but they’ve won each of those games by scoring six or more goals.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / March 23

Mammoth's Nick Schmaltz scores twice, including in OT to edge Kings

Nick Schmaltz scored his second goal of the game 1:46 into overtime and the Utah Mammoth beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Sunday night in Salt Lake City.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Nick Schmaltz Committed to Utah with Eight Year Extension

Going into the trade deadline, the Utah Mammoth’s core was pretty much solidified and locked up. Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley had signed long-term extensions in the past two years.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Sabres rumors: How Adrian Kempe, Nick Schmaltz impact Alex Tuch Sabres negotiations

The Buffalo Sabres are writing one of the most exciting and uplifting stories of the current NHL season, as this team that has not even been to the Stanley Cup playoffs in 15 seasons has risen to the top of the Atlantic Division standings.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 13

What might the Nick Schmaltz extension mean for the Canucks and Elias Pettersson?

The unrestricted free agent centre market for the 2026 offseason was already tracking to be bleak, but after yesterday’s Nick Schmaltz extension with the Utah Mammoth, the centre cupboards are bare.

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Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Mammoth’s Bill Armstrong makes ‘sleepless’ admission after Nick Schmaltz extension

The Utah Mammoth signed forward Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year contract extension on Wednesday. Schmaltz, who was set to be a free agent this summer, will make a total of $64 million over the next eight years.

Utah Mammoth News / Flamesnation / March 11

NHL Notebook: Mammoth sign Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year deal

One potential free agent is now off the market. On Tuesday evening, the Utah Mammoth announced that they have re-signed Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year deal worth $8 million annually.

Utah Mammoth News / Canucksarmy / March 11

NHL UFAs list looking bleak as Nick Schmaltz re-signs with Utah Mammoth

If you thought the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline lacked pop, this summer’s free agent frenzy might somehow outdo it. For all of us in hockey media (and anyone who follows the sport, really), we of course hope that won’t be the case. Unfortunately, with each pending UFA that gets locked up, the likelihood of that increases.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Nick Schmaltz's huge Mammoth extension another blow to NHL free agency

The Mammoth announced that they’ve signed forward Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year extension.

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Utah Mammoth News / The Lead / February 24

Should the Utah Mammoth Re-Sign Nick Schmaltz?

Nick Schmaltz is a player who continues to etch his name into Utah Mammoth legend. Last year, fans learned Schmaltz’s name through his turnovers on the ice, creating precarious situations for Mammoth goaltenders.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / February 3

Nick Schmaltz's hat trick propels Mammoth past Canucks

Nick Schmaltz scored three goals and added an assist as the Utah Mammoth skated to a 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday in Salt Lake City. Schmaltz netted two goals in the first period and one in the third enroute for his third career hat trick and his sixth game with four-plus-points.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 3

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Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Nick Schmaltz's remarkable start for Mammoth almost didn't happen

Nick Schmaltz is on an eight-game point streak and has rattled off seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points in 11 games to start the year.

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Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / October 18, 2025

Nick Schmaltz Hat Trick Lifts Mammoth to 6-3 Victory Over Sharks

On Friday night, the Utah Mammoth hosted the winless San Jose Sharks for their first matchup of the season at the newly renovated Delta Center. Coming

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2, 2025

Bruins Linked to Mammoth Forward as Potential Trade Target

With the Boston Bruins seeking offensive upgrades, Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz has emerged as a potential trade target. In a recent piece for The Hockey News, contributor Spencer Lazary listed Schmaltz among three Mammoth players who could be moved—and he stands out as the most intriguing fit for Boston.