Hayton Stays in Utah on Big Deal | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Utah Mammoth pull off franchise-first move by matching New Jersey Devils’ offer sheet for forward Barrett Hayton, locking him down for at least one more season on a $4.775M deal — a near-doubling of his previous salary. Hayton, who battled injuries and underperformed last year, now has a chance to bounce back with a stacked roster, including Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck, and a top-nine role under coach André Tourigny. If healthy and productive, he could command a massive extension next summer — or become a coveted unrestricted free agent. The Mammoth’s decision reshapes their center depth…