r/Utah_Hockey

I feel like we're definitely winning the off season with these trades and signings. Really excited to see how Trocheck and Anders Lee fit in with the boys, they seem like the type to really compliment our play style. I think our PP is going to be insane now.

I bet Keller's line is going to get someone new and just start dominating on a new level. But beyond his line, I feel like our depth is going to be insane. Everyone gets a goal!

I'm pumped to see Cooley put up his best year. He's been so fun to watch, I see a lot of potential for a record breaking year. Thoughts and prayers we avoid injuries.

I'm excited to see how Weegar does, I've been a fan of his since the trade but he was missing some chemistry with the team. He put up good numbers last season, I bet he'll be really great this season.

McBain! I missed our big guy during the playoffs, I hope he's back to full form by the time the season starts.

We also have great prospects in the pipeline! Can't wait to see who they pull up and try out. I think But is going to be great with some more experience. Desnoyers going to play this year? We'll see!

Sad to see Kerf, Cole, and Durzi go. They were real ones, and will be missed. Maybe Hayton gone too? Can't say I'd be too sad about that one, but he could be needed on that line.

Tusks up!!!

"Andrew is a big, mobile defenseman that brings depth to our blue line,” said Bill Armstrong, general manager of the Utah Mammoth. “He’s a smart player with offensive upside, and we’re happy to add him to the club."

I get that Utah isn’t done putting the roster together yet, but: subtracting Peterka, Kerfoot, Durzi, Stenlund, Cole, and possibly Hayton (among others) while adding Trochek and Lee as our big moves so far—I can’t help but think that GMBA thinks very highly of guys like Iginla, Desnoyers, But, etc.

You can’t let that much walk out the door without feeling at least somewhat confident that you will be able to cover the losses. I think we still need another solid, good add, but I just think so far, Utah’s offseason is a signaling of belief in prospects.

I'm pretty new to Hockey so I'm not super familiar with how captains are decided and all that, but with them just Signing Anders Lee who was the captain of the Islanders for the last 8 years do yall think Keller will stay the captain. I'm about to get a jersey for my birthday and I'm just curios.

Forwards:

Keller - Trocheck - Schmaltz

Gunner - Cooley - Crouse

Iginla - McBain - Lee

Carcone - Stenlund - Yammamoto

Defense:

Sergachev - Weegar

Schmidt - Marino

Simashev - Desimone

Feel solid about the defense pairs. But some of those forward lines I am not so sure about. Curious what everyone else is thinking!

New Jersey is offer-sheeting Barrett Hayton from Utah

1 year, $4.775M

Second-round pick as compensensation if Mammoth don't match

I’m hoping to consolidate any roster into one place for all of us.

The only thing I’ve seen so far is the Hayton/Mammoth arbitration news from yesterday, but feel free to add whatever y’all see along the way.

Edit — I’m hoping this thread can serve as updates for changes/moves on/after July 1st. :)

2 year deal $7M.

I love Liam O’Brien like everyone else but why do you not hear anything about him being traded being a healthy scratch guy. I don’t really want to see him on another team so think I like the fact he isn’t talked about but feel there is a lot of other similar more skilled guys that could be in that spot. Is he kinda one of those “locker room guys”. For the position he is in I’m just surprised.

I could be way off, but my first thought is this either pushes Utah toward exploring a trade, or it’s a reality check that Hayton’s value has fallen. Filing for arbitration suggests there’s a significant gap between what Hayton believes he’s worth and what Utah is willing to pay.

That said, arbitration is also pretty common for RFAs. A lot of players file and then agree to a contract before it ever gets to a hearing, so this could just be part of the negotiation process.

Either way, I hope Utah doesn’t give him a raise. He needs to take a pay cut and prove he wants to become the player he was supposed to be.

:edit: grammar.