Mammoth, Nick Schmaltz agree to eight-year, $64-million contract extension

March 11, 2026 - 2:09pm

Elliotte Friedman joins the FAN Hockey Show to discuss Nick Schmaltz's long-term extension with the Mammoth, why he fits so well with the roster, getting paid as a centre rather than a winger, and why the term was a big sticking point for the player.

Nick Schmaltz is staying in Utah.

The Mammoth forward signed an eight-year, $64-million contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday.

Schmaltz, 30, is enjoying a career year, already eclipsing his personal best with 24 goals in just 65 games. He also has 35 assists and with 59 points is on track to break his career high of 63, set last season.

“There was never a doubt that Utah is where I want to play the rest of my career and I’m thrilled to sign an eight-year extension,” Schmaltz said in a release. “We have a great core of players and I know we can do some special things together here in Utah."

Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2014 draft, Schmaltz was traded to the Arizona Coyotes in 2018 in a deal for Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini.

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He has remained with the franchise since, through its move to Salt Lake City last season.

Over 653 career games, Schmaltz has 166 goals and 316 assists for 482 points.

General manager Bill Armstrong called it a "great day" for the Mammoth.

“Nick is a tremendous player and person who is very deserving of this contract. We expect him to continue producing on the ice and leading our young, skilled forwards for years to come," Armstrong said in a release.

Utah (34-26-5) holds the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference, six points clear of the Seattle Kraken in second.