The Mammoth Sign Top Prospect

The Utah Mammoth announced the signing of forward Caleb Desnoyers on Monday. The fourth-overall pick from the 2025 NHL entry draft now has a three-year, entry-level contract. His contract will start next season, and according to Puckpedia, Desnoyers cap hit will be $1.075 million.

At 18 years old, Desnoyers is already one of Utah’s top NHL prospects. The Mammoth were fortunate to move up 10 picks last year by winning the second drawing of the NHL’s draft lottery. Desnoyers is a 6’2, 173-pound centre who registered 22 goals and 56 assists for 78 points in 45 games this season for the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL. He is the Wildcats’ team captain and will remain with the team as they compete in the playoffs as the number one seed.

When asked about the Desnoyers signing, Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong had nothing but praise for the kid. “We are thrilled to sign Caleb to an NHL contract. “Caleb is an incredibly skilled player who has seen much success throughout his junior career with Moncton. He has an extremely bright future ahead, and we look forward to watching him play for the Mammoth for years to come.”

Desnoyers Turning Pro Next Season

Desnoyers’ recent signing means he will be ineligible to play in the NCAA next season. However, with the chance that 19-year-olds can go to the AHL next season, he’ll still be turning pro even if he doesn’t make the NHL club out of training camp.

The Mammoth will have a logjam of young players pushing for their chance to join the NHL next season. Desnoyers will join forwards Tij Iginla, Daniil But, and defenseman Dmitri Simashev, who are all eyeing a spot on Utah’s roster next season.

Mammoth Also Signed Michael Carcone

On March 20th, Utah announced the signing of forward Michael Carcone to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.75 million.

Carcone, 29, has registered 14 goals and 12 assists for 26 points in 68 games. He has a +4 rating and has compiled 127 hits, while averaging 12:27 minutes of ice time.