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Utah Mammoth prospects Iginla, Cossa and Psenicka show potential for NHL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Utah Mammoth prospects Iginla, Cossa and Psenicka show potential for NHL

Summary

Three Utah Mammoth prospects are emerging as key players as the 2026-27 season approaches. Tij Iginla, fresh off a standout season with the Kelowna Rockets, posted 90 points in 48 games and has a strong chance to earn an NHL spot. Goaltender Sebastian Cossa, recently acquired from Detroit, aims to translate his junior success into a consistent performance after limited NHL action. Defenseman Max Psenicka, the youngest at 19, showed promise in his first full season and will continue his development in Portland after being drafted 46th overall in 2025. Their progress will be closely monitored as the Mammoth prepare for the new season.

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Status Watch

•Tij Iginla scored 41 goals and 49 assists in 2025-26.
•Sebastian Cossa was traded to Utah after being a former first-round pick.
•Max Psenicka finished his first full season with 30 points for the Portland Winterhawks.
•Iginla represented Canada at the 2026 World Junior Championship.
•Cossa has a strong AHL record with a 2.46 goals-against average.

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What they're saying

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Three Utah Mammoth prospects are emerging as players worth watching closely, with Tij Iginla, Sebastian Cossa and Max Psenicka each poised to take an important step toward the NHL.
— Yahoo Sports

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