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The Utah Mammoth made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason. The Mammoth traded for JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. Peterka is set to return to Western New York for the first time since the trade, and he spoke of the success he is having in Utah before the game. “I think […]

The Colorado Avalanche continued their electric start to the season with some off-ice news on Thursday, signing Martin Necas to an extension. Reports from the offseason indicated that the two sides were far apart in negotiations before the puck dropped. But now, just 11 games into the season, he is locked in for eight years. […]

The Utah Mammoth are off to an incredible start to the 2025-26 campaign. After a loss to the Edmonton Oilers, though, they had five days off before their next game. They used this time to reward young star Logan Cooley. The Mammoth star signed an $80 million contract extension on Wednesday. Cooley has found his […]

Logan Cooley’s hot start to the 2025-26 season convinced the Utah Mammoth to give him the third-most lucrative contract extension coming out of a player’s entry-level deal in league history. Cooley reportedly turned down a $77 million contract extension earlier this year, but the $10 million annual salary was enough for the Mammoth to get […]

The Utah Mammoth have kicked off their second season with a bang. From a new mascot, new uniforms, and some new on-ice pickups like JJ Peterka, the optimism is high in hockey’s newest city. On the ice, Utah’s line of young guns has delivered. The Mammoth beat the Jets 3-2 on Sunday thanks to Dylan […]

Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi has experienced difficulties in remaining healthy, and he’ll be absent from the Mammoth lineup for the next several weeks following his latest ailment. Durzi was injured during his club’s overtime victory over the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, and it was soon confirmed by the team that he would miss […]

The Utah Mammoth come into the 2025-26 NHL season with high expectations. After scaring the playoffs in their inaugural season, they made some solid offseason moves and have a mascot now. The Mammoth signed JJ Peterka to a long-term extension after trading him, but also tried to get center Logan Cooley on a big contract […]

The Utah Mammoth may have just missed out on securing a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in what was their first season in Salt Lake City following their relocation from Arizona and their former identity as the Coyotes, but they’ve already made an indelible impression on fans in the area. Every game at Delta […]

The one thing the Edmonton Oilers were missing over their last two Stanley Cup Finals losses was a capable goalie, and the Utah Mammoth might’ve just done them a massive favor. With Stuart Skinner failing to impress in the preseason, the Oilers acquired Connor Ingram in a trade with the Mammoth for future considerations on […]

The Utah Mammoth are heading into their second season after a gigantic offseason. First, they decided on a mascot, ditching Utah HC after one season, and they brought in a new winger to help their scoring. Can the addition of JJ Peterka, among others, help the Mammoth make the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Peterka came over […]

The Utah Mammoth is one of the most interesting teams to watch in the Western Conference heading into the 2025-26 season. The organization took steps in the right direction last year, in its first season since relocating from Arizona. Utah finished 11th in the Western Conference, posting a 38-31-13 record and 89 points. The team […]

The Utah Mammoth have a new moniker, after spending last season as the Utah Hockey Club. Now, they look to make their first playoff appearance in Utah. The franchise missed the playoffs by just seven points in 2024-25, but with their offseason moves, combined with a few breakout players, a playoff berth could be on […]

The Utah Mammoth are headed into their second season with massive expectations. They spent money in the offseason, bringing in JJ Peterka and Nate Schmidt. They won the second draft lottery, selecting young center Caleb Desnoyers fourth overall. And they have an energized fan base. But the Mammoth got tough injury news on Desnoyers that […]

The Utah Mammoth had an active offseason. Firstly, they have a name now, dumping Utah Hockey Club in favor of the new moniker. And then, they made a trade for former Sabres forward JJ Peterka and signed him to an extension. But the Mammoth should have done more to improve their offense through a trade […]

Last year, the Utah Mammoth missed the playoffs in their first year in Salt Lake City after Ryan Smith acquired the assets of the Arizona Coyotes franchise. The team was then known as the Utah Hockey Club and has officially rebranded as the Mammoth. In their first summer under the new name, it would be […]

It has been a busy offseason for Bill Armstrong, the general manager of the Utah Mammoth. Beyond bringing in JJ Peterka, he also signed Nate Schmidt, Brandon Tanev, and Vitek Vanecek. The Mammoth also had another solid showing in the 2025 NHL Draft. Utah owned seven draft picks this year, including three in the top […]

The Utah Mammoth are coming off their very first season in Salt Lake City since the move from their former identity as the Arizona Coyotes, and they’ve already made an indelible impression on the community that had never experienced professional hockey before. Initially known simply as the Utah Hockey Club for their inaugural campaign, they’ve […]

Michael Carcone isn’t going anywhere. The veteran forward has officially signed a one-year deal with the Utah Mammoth. At age 29, the winger has spent his entire NHL career with the Arizona/Utah franchise and is returning after a tough 2024-25 season in which he scored seven goals and produced just 19 points in 53 games. […]

As the Utah Mammoth prepare for their second year as an NHL franchise, it certainly appears that the team is building something special. Under the direction of head coach Andre Tourigny and GM Bill Armstrong, the franchise formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes have a much brighter future in Salt Lake City. One of the […]

The Utah Mammoth have had a busy offseason. Not only have they made some major free agent signings, but they have been active in the NHL trade market as well. The Mammoth missed the playoffs by just seven points last year and have upgraded their roster to make sure they make it to the playoffs […]

The Utah Mammoth are re-signing restricted free agent Jack McBain to a new five-year deal worth $21.25 million. On Monday, the Mammoth elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent. Less than 24 hours later, before a hearing took place, McBain and Utah struck a deal worth $4.25 million annually. “We are very pleased to […]

JJ Peterka was enjoying a golf trip in Spain when he got a call that would change the course of his career. The 23-year-old forward had just been traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Utah Mammoth, stepping into a new adventure with one of the NHL’s latest teams. Utah brought Peterka on board on […]

The Utah Mammoth had a successful first season in Salt Lake City. They had high attendance numbers, nearly made the playoffs, and saw many of their young players take a step forward. Then, they chose a mascot, won the draft lottery, and made a trade for JJ Peterka. Since their introduction to the league, Utah […]

The Utah Mammoth are making moves as they look to treat fans in Salt Lake City to playoff hockey for the first time in 2025-26. The Mammoth have signed Stanley Cup champion defenseman Nate Schmidt, along with depth forward Brandon Tanev in NHL Free Agency, the team announced. Schmidt, who reportedly wanted to stay with […]

It’s back to the drawing board for the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason after yet another disappointing playoff exit, this time in a Game 7 at home against the Florida Panthers in the second round. On Monday, the Maple Leafs made another move to improve their depth when they acquired forward Matias Maccelli from the […]

The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth connected on a trade late on Wednesday night. Less than 48 hours before the NHL Entry Draft, the Sabres sent JJ Peterka to the Mammoth, who gave him a five-year extension. Utah sent defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan back in the deal. Did Buffalo get enough for […]

The Buffalo Sabres and the Utah Mammoth are on the verge of completing a trade involving forward JJ Peterka, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff. Although the trade has already been agreed upon by both sides, there are apparently some factors in play before it gets official. “Breaking: Sources say #Sabres […]

The Utah Mammoth have settled on their brand identity after going as the Utah Hockey Club during the 2024-25 season. And the name is quite fitting, given how the team hopes to operate this summer. Utah is hoping to make some Mammoth moves in order to accelerate their rebuilding process. This offseason is shaping up […]

The Utah Hockey Club just rebranded to the Utah Mammoth after their first season in Salt Lake City. It was a successful first season in Utah, finishing at 38-31-13, and just seven points out of a playoff spot. The Mammoth have a bright future, with most of its core signed and many of them under […]

The Utah Mammoth have settled on their brand identity after a year of thought and votes. It took a bit longer than they expected, but the team got there in the end. Before they announced their new name, though, the Mammoth won big at the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery. They technically won the second overall […]

The Utah Mammoth, formerly the Utah Hockey Club, had a feisty squad in their inaugural season in 2024-25, but it wasn’t enough to truly contend and make a run at the playoffs. While the talent is lacking in some areas, the Mammoth have an incredible fanbase and in-arena atmosphere already, and now it’s time to […]

The Utah Mammoth are fresh off a surprisingly successful inaugural season in Salt Lake City. They were in Wild Card contention late in the season and got a solid crowd for most of their games. Now, with their new name in tow, the Mammoth are heading into NHL free agency. The Athletic’s James Mirtle was […]

The Mammoth just completed its first season in Utah since acquiring the hockey assets of the Arizona Coyotes. The Mammoth was known as the Utah Hockey Club at the time and had a solid season. They went 38-31-13, finishing seven points behind the St. Louis Blues for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The […]

For a fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings lost in the first round to the Edmonton Oilers. They have already made offseason moves, as the Kings have brought in Ken Holland as the new GM. Holland will have plenty of decisions to make this offseason. One of those decisions is the future of Valdislav […]

With the Carolina Hurricanes being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, there are numerous questions about the future. They have players on expiring deals and might not re-sign them. Dmitry Orlov has several choices to make as he enters 2025 NHL free agency, and will probably pick a new team. Orlov tallied six goals and […]

For the ninth straight season, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the playoffs. This year, they were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in seven games. Still, this is the ninth straight season that the Maple Leafs failed to make it to the conference finals. Now they have to make multiple decisions regarding free agents, including restricted […]

The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy as the top team in the NHL this year, but the Jets fell in six games to the Stars in the second round of the playoffs. Now the Jets have multiple decisions to make regarding the offseason, including the restricted free agency of Gabriel Vilardi. We look at […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the second round. They are headed toward a potentially difficult offseason as a result. Part of the difficulty Toronto could face this summer revolves around forward Mitch Marner. Marner will hit NHL Free Agency this summer, and he may be the best player […]

The Utah Hockey Club is no more. In its place is the Utah Mammoth. Following its inaugural season in the NHL, the Utah Hockey Club confirmed its new team name and logo Tuesday morning. Leaks had previously indicated that the Mammoth branding had been selected by the franchise, which gave its fans the opportunity to […]