Utah Mammoth prepare for 19th overall pick in NHL draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Utah Mammoth are set to select 19th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday. General Manager Bill Armstrong has extensive experience in scouting and drafting quality players, despite this being the franchise's first draft pick outside of the top six. Armstrong values the importance of thorough preparation to identify prospects, particularly in a deep draft year. The first round will be televised on ESPN and ESPN+ at 5 p.m. MT, while rounds two through seven will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. MT.
- •Mammoth to pick 19th overall in 2026 NHL Draft on June 23
- •GM Bill Armstrong emphasizes thorough preparation for draft
- •Strong draft portfolio includes successful late first-round picks
- •Teams often select best players available rather than positional needs
- •Draft broadcast on ESPN and NHL Network starts Friday at 5 p.m. MT
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — The NHL draft is this week. Here’s what Mammoth fans need to know
"The Utah Mammoth are slated to pick 19th overall.
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