Utah Mammoth's roster reshaped amid Devils' Barrett Hayton offer sheet and key player trades

The New Jersey Devils submitted a $4.775 million‑per‑year one‑year offer sheet for former No. 5 overall pick Barrett Hayton. The Utah Mammoth have until Wednesday to match the offer; matching would keep Hayton but trigger trade‑restriction rules, while letting the deal go would allow the Devils to sign him later.

Analysts have identified Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright as a logical Plan B for the Devils if Hayton remains in Utah. Wright’s production and style are comparable, and he offers four more years of team control at a lower cap hit.

Meanwhile, the Mammoth traded forward JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins in exchange for two first‑round draft picks after a season in which he fell to a bottom‑six role. Peterka cited poor fit and defensive focus as reasons for the move.

Utah also bolstered its lineup by acquiring veteran center Vincent Trocheck from the New York Rangers on a $5.625 million‑per‑year contract, signing goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa to a two‑year, $2 million deal, and adding defenseman Andrew Peeke, veteran forward Anders Lee and other depth players.

Collectively, these transactions constitute a major roster overhaul for the Utah Mammoth as they prepare for the upcoming season.