Locked On Mammoth - Daily Podcast on the Utah Mammoth

Nick Schmaltz is leading the ENTIRE NHL in goals, and the Utah Mammoth power play is straight-up cooking. 🔥 The Mammoth beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3. Schmaltz stuffed the stat sheet with a goal and 2 assists and now has 5 goals and 7 points through 4 games. Tom Callahan, former NHL play-by-play voice and hockey executive, breaks down why Utah's power play (2-for-4 tonight, 8 PPG on the year) is a nightmare for opposing penalty kills. He also covers Vincent Trocheck's first goal as a Mammoth, Clayton Keller's 3-point night, and the defensive lapses that should still worry you. Plus: Mikhail Sergachev takes a puck to the head and doesn't return after a 3-assist night. If he misses time, how should Utah shuffle the D pairs? Nick DeSimone waits in the wings, and a Tucson call-up is possible. Looking ahead: JJ Peterka comes back to face his old team when Boston visits, and Buffalo closes out the Eastern road trip. Is it time for Sebastian Cossa to get more starts? 🏒 IN THIS EPISODE: - Schmaltz leads the NHL in goals (1.75 points per game!) - Why the Mammoth power play can't be defended - Trocheck's first Mammoth goal seals it - Sergachev injury update and D-pair shuffle - Weegar's penalty parade and the defensive concerns - Cossa vs Vejmelka: the goalie workload debate 👍 Hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for daily Utah Mammoth coverage. It's free!00:00 Intro: Mammoth beat the Devils 5-3 Nick Schmaltz's hot start takes center stage. 00:53 Schmaltz leads the NHL in goals 5 goals and 7 points in 4 games. Is he the team MVP? 04:52 Penalties, a 5-on-3, and Trocheck's dagger Weegar's penalties let New Jersey back in, and Trocheck's first Mammoth goal seals it. 07:24 Why the power play can't be stopped Take away Guenther and you leave Schmaltz open. 17:10 Sergachev injury scare Sergachev leaves after a puck to the head. How should the D pairs shake out? 28:53 JJ Peterka's revenge game Peterka looks reborn in Boston ahead of facing his old team. 30:02 Give Cossa more starts Utah has to find out what it has in Sebastian Cossa. 31:42 3-1 and feeling different Why this start feels legit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Utah Mammoth fans watch as Logan Cooley’s $10 million contract comes under the microscope—should his slow start worry the team? Tom Callahan breaks down Cooley's puzzling stats: just one shot in three games, zero penalties drawn, but an eye-opening seven hits as he potentially evolves his physical presence. Is Cooley focusing too much on playmaking for Dylan Guenther and Anders Lee, or is he adding new layers to his game at the expense of offensive output?Faceoff dominance, a red-hot power play, and defensive concerns for the New Jersey Devils set the stage for Utah's pivotal Eastern road swing. Key players like Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller get the spotlight, while Tom Callahan urges fans not to overlook their only chance this season to see Alexander Ovechkin’s farewell tour. Can Utah capitalize on the Devils’ weaknesses—and how will Cooley’s new style shape the Mammoth’s season trajectory?00:00 Logan Cooley’s Slow Start10:48 Devils Preview & Special Teams21:30 Ovechkin Retirement Announcement Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Utah Mammoth stun NHL critics with a defensive surge few saw coming. After piling up 12 goals in three games, it's the revamped blue line—led by standout Andrew Peeke—that’s turning heads and anchoring a red-hot 2-1 start. Can a team known for its speed and scoring reinvent itself with a shutdown identity and surprise the league?Hosts Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño spotlight Utah's power play blazing at a wild 66.7%, Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee’s immediate impact, and a penalty kill that’s been flawless so far. Hot takes include concerns about third-line scoring, intriguing line chemistry with Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller, and whether goaltender Veggie can deliver that extra big save when needed. With tough East Coast road trips and early questions about roster depth, the episode asks: Is this newfound consistency for real, and how far can the Mammoth defense carry them?00:00 — Early Utah Mammoth Defense Surge13:17 — First Week: What's Hot19:14 — First Week: What's Not Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Utah Mammoth crush the Chicago Blackhawks in a 6-0 opening night statement—Dylan Guenther bags two goals and launches talk of a breakout campaign. Is this offensive explosion a sign the Mammoth are ready to become a Western Conference force?Tom Callahan breaks down the dominant win, spotlighting Guenther’s finishing, Lawson Crouse’s relentless forecheck, and the massive boost from newcomers Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee. With faceoff percentages soaring and the power play clicking, the conversation covers defensive standouts like Dmitri Simashev, depth contributions from the lower lines, and the team’s culture of continuous improvement. Can the Mammoth keep their momentum against a fast, hungry Columbus Blue Jackets squad led by Matthew Knies? Get the key stats, lineup insights, and questions heading into a pivotal early-season battle.00:00 — Mammoth Offensive ExplosionUtah Mammoth dominate Blackhawks, Dylan Guenther’s two-goal performance, team’s fast start, special teams, lineup changes, and faceoff dominance12:31 — Team Culture & PhysicalityTom Callahan discusses culture under André Tourigny, internal improvement focus, Mackenzie Weegar’s fight, team physicality, and forechecking identity21:06 — Columbus Blue Jackets PreviewPreviewing matchup with Columbus, scouting Blue Jackets strengths, key Utah focus points, first-week takeaways, and early division outlook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sky-high expectations surround the Utah Mammoth as bold predictions take center stage. Can Dylan Guenther become the franchise’s first 50-goal scorer and challenge for the Rocket Richard Trophy? Tom Callahan and Robin Leano break down the revamped Mammoth roster, spotlighting the addition of Mikhail Sergachev, Vincent Trocheck’s physical presence, and breakout potential for Logan Cooley. Is Sebastian Cossa poised to seize the starting goaltender role amid trade rumors?The hosts debate Utah Mammoth’s shot at a top-two Central Division finish, forecast a much-improved power play, and raise questions about looming hardware—including Norris buzz for Sergachev and a possible Rocket Richard race for Guenther. With deep dives into team identity, lineup shifts, and the first NHL call-up prediction, stakes couldn’t be higher as the puck drops on a new era. Are the Mammoth ready to shock the league?00:00 Bold Predictions KickoffIntro to the season preview, setting up bold Utah Mammoth predictions and the hosts’ philosophy on optimism vs. realism.02:27 Gunther’s 50-Goal ProjectionDebating Dylan Gunther as a potential 50-goal scorer, power play developments, Rocket Richard and sniper vs. playmaker dynamics.08:30 Team & Player Bold PicksBroad Utah Mammoth predictions—Central Division placement, goaltending speculation, Trocheck’s physical impact, and potential hardware/awards segment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.