"Utah continued their offseason by drafting Caleb Denoyers at 5th overall and proceeded to add some forward depth during the free agency period. The Mammoth both signed Brandon Tanev and Stanley Cup Champion, defenseman Nick Schmidt, to a three-year contract in order to provide both their defense and bottom six with their veteran presence. Utah also extended Michael Carcone to a one-year deal to round out their bottom six as well as signing both Kailer Yamamoto and Scott Perunovich to provide some insurance to their"
"After winning the Stanley Cup in 2022, the Avalanche were poised to have several more years of contention. But after a series of poorly planned moves and decisions, the Avalanche are now staring down the barrel of uncertainty. This isn't to say that the Avalanche are done competing; that would be a gross miscalculation, but the Avalanche are currently racing against their own biological clock due to the aging core they have assembled alongside the limited resources they have to maintain a stable future."
Mikko Rantanen returned and Martin Necas arrived, boosting star power in the Central Division. Utah Mammoth drafted Caleb Denoyers fifth overall and added forward depth in free agency, signing Brandon Tanev and defenseman Nick Schmidt to bolster defense and bottom-six veteran presence. Utah extended Michael Carcone for one year, signed Kailer Yamamoto and Scott Perunovich for roster insurance, and extended Jack McBain as a third-line center despite a small production sample. The Mammoth trend toward contention but retain questions at second-line center and in net. Colorado faces uncertainty after poorly planned moves and an aging core, yet completed a trade to acquire prospect Gavin Brindley and future picks.
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