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Will Utah HC Look to Move Nick Schmaltz This Offseason?

Nick Schmaltz of the Utah Hockey Club scored on the power play against the Nashville Predators on April 14 to get his 20th goal of the season. With the goal, he solidified a new career high in points with 62, before assisting on Utah’s lone goal in their final game of the season to finish with 63 points.

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Utah Hockey Club Forward’s Resurgence Keeping Team in Playoff Hunt

After having trouble finding goals this season, Nick Schmaltz seems to be back on track in the month of March. This includes a spell where it took him 23 games to score his first goal of the year.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

3 Takeaways From Utah’s 4-3 OT Loss to Blackhawks

The Utah Hockey Club’s mini road trip to the Great Lakes area ended on Friday with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. While the team managed to come back in the third period after a horrible second period, the Blackhawks played spoiler in overtime.

Utah Hockey Club News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

Utah Hockey Club Forward Must Build Off of Last Month’s Success

Utah Hockey Club forward Nick Schmaltz struggled mightily to produce during the first few months of the season. However, that changed in the month of January after he found his scoring touch again and it couldn’t have come at a better time.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

Hurricanes Should Target Morgan Geekie or Nick Schmaltz in a Trade

The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is 34 days away, and teams are already rounding out their rosters. The Carolina Hurricanes kicked off the trade season by acquiring Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall in the three-team blockbuster with the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

3 Takeaways From Utah’s 4-1 Loss to Avalanche

The Utah Hockey Club dropped their third straight game on Friday evening, losing 4-1 to their division rivals: the Colorado Avalanche. While Utah’s overall record remains above .500, their home record becomes even more alarming with the loss.

Utah Hockey Club News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

Utah Forward Looks To Gain Confidence After Breaking Goal Drought

It’s now a quarter-way into the 2024-2025 season and Utah Hockey Club’s Nick Schmaltz is still one of the top forwards on the team. Known mostly for his playmaking ability, he still has one of the better wrist shots in the league.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 3

3 Takeaways From Utah’s 2-1 Loss to the Stars

One goal was all that the Utah Hockey Club needed to tie their game against the Dallas Stars on Monday night. However, a bad second period sent Utah trying to dig themselves out of a hole they put themselves in and they eventually lost 2-1.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

3 Takeaways From Utah’s 6-0 Win Over Golden Knights

Coming off a tough 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers the night before, it was expected that the Utah Hockey Club would go into Las Vegas on Saturday and be a bit tired in their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / November 26

Utah HC: Has Nick Schmaltz Lost His Scoring Touch?

Currently, the Utah Hockey Club hold a record of 8-10-3 in its inaugural season. Through the team’s first 21 games, forward Nick Schmaltz has assisted on 15 goals and has failed to find the back of the net.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

NHL Predictions: Nov. 24 w/ Utah Hockey Club vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Fantasy Hockey 2024-25: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 7

Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 1

4 interesting facts about Oilers’ recent call-up Drake Caggiula

With Connor McDavid injured, the Edmonton Oilers recalled forwards Drake Caggiula and Noah Philp from the Bakersfield Condors on Oct 29. They made an impact

Utah Hockey Club News / Inside The Rink / August 29

Utah Hockey Club Projected Lineup

Utah’s first line has been (save for injuries) set in stone for the past few years. When all is healthy, Barret Hayton, Nick Schmaltz, and Clayton Keller have been the top talent for this roster since Hayton came into the league. Things aren’t projected to change heading into this season.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

NHL Utah: Predicting 6 Defensemen’s Contract Renewals

The Utah Hockey Club’s general manager Bill Armstrong has roughly $40 million in cap space at his disposal this offseason. However, much of it will have to be spent on bringing back these six defensemen, if they want to re-sign in Utah: Sean Durzi, J.J.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

4 Former Chicago Mission Players’ Paths to the Coyotes

Nick Schmaltz, Christian Dvorak, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Christian Fischer all grew up playing for the Chicago Mission youth ice hockey club. Today, the Mission is considered one of the best AAA youth ice hockey clubs in the nation.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Reviewing the Coyotes’ Trade for Nick Schmaltz

Forward Nick Schmaltz has been a staple on the Arizona Coyotes‘ top line with winger Clayton Keller. The American-born center/right-winger has spent the last six seasons in the desert, accumulating 269 points in 344 games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17, 2024

NHL bets: Getting creative with a pair of plays tonight

We swept our two plays yesterday on the ice thanks to following playoff motivation. Today, we have to get more creative, as most of these games mean close to nothing for the postseason race.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21, 2024

Coyotes’ Nick Schmaltz: A Target for the Maple Leafs?

Toronto needs to make a deep run in the playoffs this year, and adding impactful players at the deadline will be key. The Leafs’ defense is a problem, but strong center/wingers are always important.

Utah Hockey Club News / Burn City Sports / January 21, 2024

Coyotes F Nick Schmaltz injury situation remains uncertain

After missing the last two games to injury, the timetable of Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz returning may be longer than first expected. Presumed

Utah Hockey Club News / Burn City Sports / January 18, 2024

Nick Schmaltz out with injury for Coyotes vs. Canucks

The Arizona Coyotes will be without one of their stars tonight in their tilt against the Vancouver Canucks. Suffering an upper-body injury two nights ago, Nick Schmaltz will not lace up the skates and hit the ice tonight in British Columbia.

Utah Hockey Club News / The Hockey Writers / January 10, 2024

Schmaltz’s OT Winner Against Bruins Ends Coyotes’ Losing Streak

The Arizona Coyotes ended their losing streak on Tuesday of course in the most dramatic way possible. An OT winner against the Boston Bruins put the team back in the win column and the wild card race.

Utah Hockey Club News / Burn City Sports / December 5, 2023

Watch: Nick Schmaltz Discusses Coyotes’ Success after 6-0 Victory over Capitals

After scoring two goals against the Washington Capitals, Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz reflected on what transpired in a 6-0 win on Dec. 4. Like Coyotes head coach André Tourigny said, Schmaltz believed that the score did not replicate what happened.