Since the 2025 NHL Draft, there have been rumblings that the Columbus Blue Jackets could be shopping Dmitri Voronkov. The speculation began when Noah Dobson was traded to the Montreal Canadiens just hours before the draft started. It was believed Voronkov was part of those discussions. Now, a month later, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period [https://www.thefourthperiod.com/summer-trade-watch-list-2025] is reporting in his 2025 Summer Trade Watch List that Voronkov could still be available. Pagnotta said: "The Blue Jackets were willing to move Voronkov in a deal for Noah Dobson, but that clearly didn’t happen, as Dobson was dealt to Montreal. Columbus wants to add an impact player and could continue to dangle Voronkov in a deal for a big piece." At the moment, the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres are the only two teams publicly linked to him. However, the Utah Mammoth could be a team that swoops in and makes a push to acquire him. As Pagnotta noted, "Columbus wants to add an impact player and could continue to dangle Voronkov in a deal for a big piece." If that’s the case, the Mammoth might consider offering Nick Schmaltz or even Barrett Hayton in return, although, Hayton would be less likely. Schmaltz is on an expiring contract and could provide the Blue Jackets with a reliable forward who can play both center and wing. Of course, Columbus may be unwilling to make that deal. But if they decide to move Voronkov, even as late as the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Mammoth could be ready to part with someone like Schmaltz to try and get it done. Utah Mammoth Should Target Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/faab607f-be57-475e-a4e2-aa2b18a10676.jpeg] Utah Mammoth Should Target Blue Jackets' Yegor Chinakhov With the recent news of Yegor Chinakhov requesting a trade and the uncertainty of if he will actually be moved, the Utah Mammoth should reach out and figure out where things stand. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/latest-news/utah-mammoth-should-target-blue-jackets-yegor-chinakhov] Utah Mammoth Reportedly Interested In Bruins Forward [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/de8628da-8629-4f9f-852a-25bd2b1315da.jpeg] Utah Mammoth Reportedly Interested In Bruins Forward The Utah Mammoth have reportedly been linked to Pavel Zacha of the Boston Bruins. According to <a href="https://www.thefourthperiod.com/summer-trade-watch-list-2025" target="_blank">David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period</a>, the Mammoth are one of the teams listed as interested in him. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/latest-news/utah-mammoth-reportedly-interested-in-bruins-forward] Mammoth Should Consider Signing Evgeny Kuznetsov [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9f8ff90d-62a5-4ec9-9442-2fde40024509.jpeg] Mammoth Should Consider Signing Evgeny Kuznetsov The Utah Mammoth have made a ton of improvements to their roster this summer. They added J.J. Peterka via trade, along with Brandon Tanev, Nate Schmidt, Vitek Vanecek, and Scott Perunovich in free agency. However, there’s another name they could target: former NHLer Evgeny Kuznetsov. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/latest-news/mammoth-should-consider-signing-evgeny-kuznetsov] 3 Utah Mammoth Contract Extension Candidates To Watch [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/961632f6-b387-4156-9e00-95cab7465c72.jpeg] 3 Utah Mammoth Contract Extension Candidates To Watch The Utah Mammoth have a good portion of their core locked up for the next number of years. However, there are a few players entering the final year of their contracts that the Mammoth may want to re-sign. Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Mammoth have eight players who are pending unrestricted free agents (UFA) at the end of the season and two players who are restricted free agents (RFA). They have some big decisions to make as we get closer to the start of the season. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/latest-news/3-utah-mammoth-contract-extension-candidates-to-watch] 3 Mammoth's Who Need A Bounce-Back Season [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/787d9b2a-7648-472f-8e64-21d214dd4536.jpeg] 3 Mammoth's Who Need A Bounce-Back Season The Utah Mammoth are positioned to have a very big season in 2025-26. After being one of the most active teams this summer, the organization is hoping that everyone can have a good year and help them clinch their first playoff berth in franchise history. Unfortunately, in order to do that, some members of the Mammoth organization have to be better. Most of their players had great years, but with only so much ice time to go around, some players need to adjust to new roles within the team and sometimes that means less opportunity. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah/latest-news/3-mammoth-s-who-need-a-bounce-back-season]
