Utah Mammoth lock up Logan Cooley for eight years at $80 million, cementing their young center through 2034. Is this the franchise-defining move that transforms the Mammoth into legitimate Stanley Cup contenders?
Tom Callahan and Robin Leaño break down why Cooley’s $10 million AAV is surprisingly team-friendly, how the Smith ownership group is reshaping Utah into a premier NHL destination, and what this means for cap management moving forward. The discussion features official reactions from GM Bill Armstrong, Cooley himself, and owner Ryan Smith, plus analysis of the “Pickup Line” staying together through 2030. Key topics include the stark contrast with previous Arizona Coyotes ownership, strategic roster construction with Dylan Gunther and JJ Paterka locked up long-term, and critical decisions ahead with Nick Schmaltz’s expiring contract.
Discover how the Mammoth are building a championship foundation and why elite players are choosing Salt Lake City for their careers.
0:00 Intro
2:16 Logan Cooley’s eight-year contract details revealed
4:38 Why eight years matters for Utah
8:16 Players want to be in Utah
12:53 Bill Armstrong on Cooley’s elite potential
16:14 This deal doesn’t happen under Morello
18:49 Cooley on loving Utah and the core
21:22 Building around the locked-up core
26:13 Breaking down Utah’s contract structure
31:50 Finding value players for Stanley Cup run
34:50 Nick Schmaltz contract timing discussion
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5 Comments
Great news for Cools. Nervous for reports about Mammoth and schmaltz. Reported far apart this summer with possible sign and trade list.
Also where are we with Hayden. We have some things to figure out .
Ryan Smith compared these longer team NHL deals compared to old NBA. This will give the guys a chance to work together and become better I.e Stockton to Malone. He mentioned NBA contracts now are 4 years and feels like a transfer portal.
Didn't know i was holding my breath until that big sigh of relief came out.😂
Congrats to Logan and this franchise!🏒🦣
Thanks for breaking things down and all the other tid bits.♡
Lol overrated
I really like this young core group the Mammoth have on there roster. I'm just not sold on Karel Vejmelka. While he's very good, when he has eye's on the puck and it's in front of him. I've noticed his lateral movement from post to post is very poor and he does loose sight of the puck, too often. If this young Mammoth team wants to make a serious run, they'll need to make a trade or, find a high tier, Goaltending prospect moving forward. Once this team, gets a top ten goalie. They'll be very dangerous for many years to come.