Utah Mammoth recap offseason moves, including key player additions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Utah Mammoth have made notable changes during the offseason, highlighted by the acquisition of forward Vincent Trocheck from the New York Rangers and Anders Lee from the New York Islanders. Trocheck is coming off a season with 53 points, while Lee brings 14 years of NHL experience. The Mammoth re-signed John Marino to an eight-year contract worth $54 million and welcomed young goaltender Sebastian Cossa from the Detroit Red Wings, replacing Vitek Vanecek as the backup. Conversely, the team experienced losses, including the departure of J.J. Peterka to the Boston Bruins and Ian Cole to the Chicago Blackhawks. The Mammoth aim to build on their previous season's performance as they prepare for a competitive Central division next year.
- •Utah Mammoth finished last season with a 43-33-6 record.
- •Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee are key additions to the forward lineup.
- •Sebastian Cossa replaces Vitek Vanecek as backup goaltender.
- •J.J. Peterka and Ian Cole are notable player losses for the team.
- •Mammoth aim to improve in a challenging Central division next season.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Utah Mammoth Offseason Recap
"In this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Utah Mammoth. The Mammoth had an impressive season last year as they posted a 43-33-6 record. This was good for 92 points, which gave them a spot in the postseason. However, their playoff run […] The post Utah Mammoth Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY.
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