The Utah Mammoth have given Nick Schmaltz a contract extension that lasts for eight years. This deal costs the team $8 million every season.
The Utah Mammoth shared on X, which used to be called Twitter, that they’ve locked in Nick Schmaltz for an eight-year deal. This new contract will affect their salary cap by $8 million each season. This is a big increase for Schmaltz since he was making $5.85 million per season before.
The new contract includes trade protection that improves over time. It starts with a total no-movement clause and ends with a no-trade clause that covers eight teams. This setup provides the Mammoth with more options to make changes in the future if necessary. The contract will start next season and run until 2034, when Schmaltz will be 38 years old.
Nick Schmaltz Mammoth Contract
Nick Schmaltz Mammoth Contract Extension
8️⃣ more years for #8️⃣!
Schmaltzy is staying in Utah. pic.twitter.com/k1AC7n94ip
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) March 11, 2026
At the moment, the Mammoth are in a strong position for the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. During the trade deadline, Utah picked up Mackenzie Weegar by trading several draft picks to strengthen their defense. They are ahead by six points over the Seattle Kraken and the Los Angeles Kings, who are tied for the last wild-card position. However, they are quite a bit behind the Minnesota Wild, who sit third in the Central Division. Utah is looking good to reach the playoffs for the first time ever.
Schmaltz has played an important role in helping Utah do well this season. He is currently on the first line with Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther. So far, he has scored 59 points (24 goals and 35 assists) in 65 games this season. The 24 goals are the most he has ever scored in a single season, and he is also on track to achieve a personal best in points.
Because Schmaltz can do well in many roles, Utah takes advantage of his skills in every situation. He participates in both the power play and the penalty kill. Having players like him is crucial for creating a strong team that can compete. Schmaltz is the type of player that coaches trust to help keep a lead or try to score in the last minutes of a game.
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