Nick Schmaltz Signs Eight-Year, $64 Million Extension with Utah Mammoth

Salt Lake City – The Utah Mammoth have secured a key piece of their future, signing center Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension. The deal, finalized on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, ensures Schmaltz will remain with the Mammoth through the 2033-34 season.

Contract Details and Impact on Team Salary Structure

Schmaltz’s modern contract carries an average annual value of $8 million. This makes him the second-highest paid player on the Mammoth, trailing only defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, who earns $8.5 million annually [NHL.com]. The 30-year-old was previously earning $5.85 million per year on a seven-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes.

Schmaltz’s Performance and Role with the Mammoth

Currently, Schmaltz is the Mammoth’s second-leading scorer this season, with 24 goals and 35 assists [Deseret News]. He trails only captain Clayton Keller in total points. His recent performance, including a five-point game against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, February 24, 2026, where he recorded a hat trick and two assists [ABC4 Utah], has been instrumental in the team’s success.

From Blackhawks to Coyotes to Mammoth

Schmaltz was originally drafted in the first round by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2014 and debuted in the NHL in 2016. He was traded to the Arizona Coyotes in 2018. When the Coyotes relocated to Utah in 2024, Schmaltz came with the franchise, becoming a key player for the newly established Mammoth.

Playoff Contention

The Mammoth (34-26-5) are currently positioned as the first wild card team in the Western Conference with 73 points, holding a six-point lead over their closest competitors [NHL.com]. This marks a significant improvement for the franchise, which had not reached the postseason in a full NHL season since 2011-12.

Recent Game Results

The Mammoth recently defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-3 on Friday, December 12, 2025 [Deseret News]. Their next game is scheduled for Thursday against Schmaltz’s former team, the Chicago Blackhawks.

Schmaltz’s Commitment to Utah

“I feel like I’m a pretty loyal guy,” Schmaltz stated during a press conference. He expressed his desire to settle down in Utah with his fiancé and build a long-term future with the Mammoth organization [NHL.com].

Schmaltz too signed an eight-year, $64 million extension with the Utah Mammoth, committing through the 2033-34 season [The Daily Goal Horn].