3 burning questions Utah Mammoth should answer in 2026 offseason
The Utah Mammoth are in a good place in their development, but here are the three most important questions to answer in the 2026 offseason.
The Utah Mammoth (43-33-6) surprised many with the season they had. They were one of the most underrated teams entering the season, with Nick Schmaltz, Clayton Keller, Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley, and Mikhail Sergachev already slotted as premier assets. However, with Schmaltz’s deal expiring, the strength of the Central Division, and the young talent, it felt like the Mammoth were a season or two away from playoff contention.
Instead, the Mammoth built on its current core. They traded for Buffalo Sabres winger J. J.
Peterka and made an all-in move to acquire Calgary Flames defenseman Mackenzie Weegar. They didn’t even have to trade a first-rounder to get either of them. The team made the Stanley Cup Playoffs, facing a very beatable opponent in the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round.
More: Stanley Cup power rankings for remaining NHL playoff teams Unfortunately, they fell in six games, even after taking a 2-1 series lead. Two overtime losses followed, and the Mammoth were hung out to dry. Bill Armstrong will have to evaluate whether the team is ready for true Stanley Cup contention.
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