The Utah Mammoth have generated plenty of excitement this summer, and it’s because they are set to make their first postseason appearance. In their second year since moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, the Mammoth are primed for a playoff appearance coming out of the powerful Pacific Division.
The task for the Mammoth is to make up the eight-point difference between them and the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The organization is being aggressive to reach that goal, but it’s not just the outside additions propelling them forward. Instead, it’s these three reasons that make the Mammoth a sure bet to reach the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
1. Logan Cooley’s Next Step
Year three is about to begin for Logan Cooley. He improved his production from year one to two, but the year two to three leap should be even more noticeable. He’s the number one center in Utah, and will likely play alongside captain Clayton Keller and incoming scorer JJ Peterka. If he can take on another 10-15 points, he could reach his first season averaging a point per game.