News Utah HC Team Notes

Utah Mammoth pick up Hibbing native, UMD alum Scott Perunovich



Hibbing native and former University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Bulldog Scott Perunovich will be lacing up his skates for the NHL's newly named Utah Mammoth. On Tuesday they signed the 26-year-old defenseman to a one-year, two-way deal worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Perunovich split last season between the St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders, where he would combine for two goals and seven assists in 35 total games.
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.wdio.com/?p=603222
 
The Mammoth have another Stanley Cup champion: Nate Schmidt



The Utah Mammoth have signed veteran defenseman Nate Schmidt to a three-year deal worth $3.5 million annually. Schmidt, 33, is not new to expansion franchises. The Golden Knights lost that year — and he was no longer on the team when they won in 2023 — but he got his ring this year with the Florida Panthers. After leaving the Golden Knights, Schmidt struggled to find a permanent home.
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/07/01/utah-mammoth-sign-nate-schmidt/
 
Here's the latest on the Utah Mammoth's negotiations with free agent Jack McBain

When Jack McBain sat down for his end-of-season interview, he felt pretty happy with his body of work. The Utah Mammoth forward was a utility player who grew into a bigger role. It resulted in 27 points and an effective role on the third line by the year's final game. Not to mention a team-high 291 hits and minutes on both the power play and penalty kill. Despite these statistics, McBain knew some uncertainty would lie ahead. He was now a restricted free agent (RFA) without a new contract in place. At the beginning of July, that is still the case. “We'll see what happens this summer. I love this group that we have in the locker room. A lot of close relationships with the guys. You're an RFA,
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-hockey-club/2025/07/04/utah-mammoths-jack-mcbain-remains/
 
How new star J.J. Peterka reacted to getting traded to Utah



J.J. Peterka was on a golf trip in Spain when he got the news. The Utah Mammoth were making a deal for the Buffalo Sabres forward. What's more, a five-year, $38.5 million contract was on the table. It was the 23-year-old's first time getting traded in the NHL. Peterka was selected 34th overall by Buffalo in 2020 and had skated in their system ever since.
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-hockey-club/2025/07/05/why-nhl-star-jj-peterka-sees/
 
NHL Trade Rumors: Bruins' Pavel Zacha Linked To 2 Teams

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha has been discussed in the rumor mill as a trade candidate this off-season, just like he was during the 2024-25 season. With Zacha being one of the Bruins' top forward and under contract until the end of the 2026-27 season, it would likely need to take a significant offer for them to
Click to expand...

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nhl-trade-rumors-bruins-pavel-210154960.html
 
Utah Mammoth Closing The Gap With Playoff Contenders With Off-Season Upgrades



In their first year of operation this past season, the Utah Mammoth failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs. However, after some savvy moves in trades and free-agency, the Mammoth are looking like they can surprise some people and squeeze into the post-season in the ultra-competitive Central Division in 2025-26.
Click to expand...

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/utah-mammoth-closing-gap-playoff-141016937.html
 
Utah Mammoth broadcaster Adrian Denny talks Peterka trade, NHL draft



SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Mammoth are continuing to impress the NHL universe here in the offseason. After turning heads with their new name, logo design, and sweater reveal, they acquired a proven goal-scorer in JJ Peterka via recent trade and then put to work seven picks at the NHL draft, where most any expert has given them an excellent grade. MORE | Talkin' Sports: Talkin' Jazz: The Utah Jazz Ace, Locke on the 'POP' factor Talkin' Real: Diego Luna dominates; does Europe notice? Adrian Denny is one of the radio hosts for the Utah Mammoth and a mainstay on Talkin' Sports. He joined his old broadcast partner with the Utah Grizzlies, Adam Mikulich on a recent edition of Talkin' Sports to
Click to expand...

Source: https://kutv.com/sports/talkin-hock...er-adrian-denny-talks-peterka-trade-nhl-draft
 
Utah Mammoth taking youth hockey push on the road this summer with 'Mammoth Week'



Utah Mammoth announced the 'Mammoth Week' tour from July 26 to Aug. 2. The tour aims to grow youth hockey with free clinics in seven Utah cities. SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Mammoth owner Ryan Smith said in March: "Smith Entertainment Group is all in on growing hockey in Utah and doing it fast." The promise to grow the sport of hockey quickly got another jolt on Tuesday when the Mammoth announced a statewide tour from July 26 to Aug. 2, dubbed "Mammoth Week."
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.ksl.com/article/5134237...ush-on-the-road-this-summer-with-mammoth-week
 
NH's Kesselring expecting bigger role, vying for trust with Buffalo Sabres

MICHAEL KESSELRING is out to gain trust. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound defenseman from New Hampton wants to play in the last minute of games for the Buffalo Sabres when they’re protecting a one-goal lead. The Sabres acquired Kesselring, 25, and his roommate, forward Josh Doan, in exchange for 23-year-old wing JJ Peterka in a June 26 trade with the Utah Mammoth. Peterka, who logged 68 points (27 ...
Click to expand...

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nhs-kesselring-expecting-bigger-role-224800466.html
 
How NHL ready is Dmitri Simashev?



Dmitri Simashev is a popular teammate. Whether that's in the NHL or the AHL is yet to be determined — especially with the amount of defensemen Utah now has after free agency. In this, his third NHL development camp, things are coming more naturally for Simashev, who won MVP honors for the camp. Part of that comfort likely has to do with the time that he's spent with fellow Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev.
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025...-cole-beaudoin-utah-mammoth-development-camp/
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top