Utah Mammoth extend John Marino's contract for eight years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension. Marino, coming off a career-best offensive season, has become a key player for the team since joining from the New Jersey Devils in 2024. General Manager Bill Armstrong emphasized Marino's leadership, defensive skills, and belief that he is still improving. Marino's tenure with the team includes crucial playoff experience during Utah's first Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance, where he played all six games against the Vegas Golden Knights. The extension secures one of Utah's vital components as they aim for continued contention in the NHL.
- •Marino set career highs in assists, points, and plus-minus during the 2025-26 season.
- •He averaged over 20 minutes of play per game and contributed defensively.
- •Marino formed a top defensive pairing with Nate Schmidt, achieving a plus-29 rating.
- •He participated in all games of Utah's playoff run this past season.
- •The Mammoth aim to build around Marino for sustained competitiveness in the league.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking Down Why John Marino Earned an Eight-Year Extension
"John Marino’s career-best season proved his offensive ceiling, but the Mammoth’s eight-year commitment was built on his leadership, defensive reliability, elite puck-moving ability, and belief that his best hockey is still ahead.
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