Utah Hockey Podcast

Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Host Cole Bagley is joined by Ryan Hana of the Winged Wheel Podcast to discuss the latest on Dylan Larkin's situation in Detroit and whether or not Utah should consider making an offer.

• Why does Dylan Larkin want out of Detroit?
• "Larkin is making the best choice for his career"
• Does Utah make the most sense as a destination for Larkin?
• Could Larkin elevate Utah to Stanley Cup contention?
• Where would Larkin potentially fit in Utah's lineup?
• Would Utah have to part with Iginla or Desnoyers?
• Why Utah should always call when star players become available
• The latest on Simon Edvinsson

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss how the Utah Mammoth have handled their goaltender situation early in the season + previewing the Winter Classic with insight from Sidney Crosby.

• Recapping Utah's two-game series against the Edmonton Oilers
• What made the difference in Utah's 6-2 loss to the Oilers at home?
• How do you stop Connor McDavid?
• Similarities between the Boston and Edmonton losses
• Why hasn't Sebastian Cossa seen the net more?
• Andre Tourigny explains why Vejmelka started against the Oilers twice
• What would make for a perfect Winter Classic?
• The 2008 Winter Classic
• Sidney Crosby shares what it's like to play in the Winter Classic

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss Logan Cooley's early season production + reactions to Utah's narrow 5-4 victory over Toronto.

• The Pittsburgh connection
• Should the Mammoth be content with their win over Toronto?
• "There was no reason for them to come back"
• The player vs the person
• Anders Lee gives back to Utah
• Is Logan Cooley's lack of scoring cause for concern?
• "I just need to shoot the puck a lot more"
• Why Utah is a better team when Cooley is a threat shooting the puck

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe react to Kailer Yamamoto's performance in Buffalo and discuss Utah's recent success following their five-game road trip.

• Nate Schmidt's worm farm
• Reacting to Utah's 4-2 start to the season
• Utah playing mature hockey
• What are the stats saying about Utah's hot start?
• Why Kailer Yamamoto should remain in the lineup
• Explaining Nick Schmaltz's early season success
• How is Utah finding the back of the net on the power play?
• Utah's injury report
• Utah's upcoming schedule
• An update on Simon Edvinsson's situation in Detroit

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe recap Utah's first three games of the season and discuss whether or not the Mammoth should pursue Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson.

• Reacting to Utah's 2-1 start to the season
• Is Utah's power play success sustainable?
• Cole Beaudoin makes his NHL debut for New York.
• How have Utah's newest acquisitions fared so far?
• Jack Hughes comments on Vincent Trocheck joining Utah
• Why did Simon Edvinsson request a trade?
• Should the Mammoth pursue Simon Edvinsson?
• What would it take for Utah to acquire Simon Edvinsson?

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe preview the NHL season by discussing Utah's ceiling, setting realistic expectations, and making bold predictions regarding Sebastian Cossa's first full year in the league.

• Why are NHL players choosing Utah?
• Is Utah evolving into an organization that's ready to win?
• What is Utah's ceiling in 2026-27?
• Setting realistic expectations
• Why Utah needs to fix their special teams in order to be successful
• Previewing Utah's lengthy opening road trip
• Which players need to step up this season?
• Bold predictions for the 2026-27 season 

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Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong joins the Utah Hockey Podcast to reflect on training camp, preview the upcoming season, share stories & blind rank the top five greatest NHL players of all time.

• How was training camp?
• Where do But & Simashev fit on Utah's roster?
• What do Iginla & Desnoyers need to accomplish in the AHL?
• How has Utah propelled the organization since relocating?
• "Hockey players love Utah"
• A day in the life of Bill Armstrong
• How has Bill evolved as a general manager?
• Who was Bill's hockey hero?
• Bill Armstrong ranks NHL legends

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Mammoth Video Scout & 2x Stanley Cup Champion Trevor Lewis to discuss his 17-year career, the growth of hockey in Utah, and his new role with the club.

• What was Trevor's path to the NHL?
• What was it like to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft?
• What similarities does Trevor see in Utah's roster compared to his young squads in Los Angeles?
• What was it like to win the Stanley Cup?
• Bags starts an MVP chant for Jonathan Quick.
• Trevor reflects on his day with the Stanley Cup in 2012.
• How has hockey grown in Utah since Trevor won the cup?
• Trevor explains his new role with the Utah Mammoth.
• How are the Mammoth growing hockey in the state of Utah?
• 20 questions with Trevor Lewis.

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Host Cole Bagley is joined by Utah Mammoth defenseman Dmitri Simashev to discuss the progress he made this summer and his goals for the upcoming season.

• What did Dmitri Simashev do this summer?
• Dmitri Simashev explains what he worked on this summer.
• What did Dmitri Simashev learn from his experience last season?
• What is the biggest difference between the NHL and AHL?
• Does Dmitri Simashev feel ready for a full season in Utah?
• How can Simashev help the Utah Mammoth?
• Sergachev mentors Simashev.
• How are the Mammoth a better team after a busy offseason?
• What is Utah's mentality going into this season?
• What's it like to play at the Delta Center?

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Host Cole Bagley is joined by Utah Native and future 2027 NHL Draft pick Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll to discuss his recent commitment to the University of Michigan.

• Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll shares why he chose Michigan hockey.
• Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll skates with the Utah Mammoth.
• Vincent Trocheck offers Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll advice.
• Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll shares his thoughts on the Mammoth's offseason acquisitions.
• What does it take to beat Sebastian Cossa in net?
• Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll reacts to USA Hockey winning Olympic gold.
• Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll prepares for the 2027 NHL Draft.
• Proud to be a Utahn.
• Get to know Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll.
• The moments that defined Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll as a hockey player.

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Mammoth Studio Host Kim Becker to discuss Becker's path to the Mammoth and whether or not Utah could win the Stanley Cup in 2027.

• From Disney on Ice to the National Hockey League.
• Bagley and Becker were co-workers?
• The importance of edgework for hockey players and figure skaters.
• Becker explains why SEG is one of the best ownership groups in sports.
• Reflecting on what SEG has built in just two years of NHL ownership.
• Salt Lake City is a better version of Denver.
• Will the upcoming Winter Classic be one of the best in league history?
• Can the Utah Mammoth win the Stanley Cup in 2027?
• Setting realistic expectations for the Utah Mammoth in year three.
• The development of Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther.
• Utah's floor and ceiling in 2027.

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Mammoth Radio Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Folta to discuss Folta's path to the Mammoth and whether or not a prospect will make Utah's opening night roster.

• What would you be willing to do to help your team win a Stanley Cup?
• Folta describes how he became the radio announcer for the Mammoth.
• Folta explains what makes Utah's broadcast team so special.
• From travel baseball to the National Hockey League.
• The "Shutout" call heard around the world.
•  Folta vs the security bollards.
• Which Mammoth prospects have a chance to make the roster?
• Do Tij Iginla or Caleb Desnoyers have a legit shot to make the team?

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Mammoth Radio Pregame & Postgame host Adrian Denny to discuss Denny's path to the Mammoth and whether or not the team got better following a busy offseason.

• Adrian Denny shares his path to the Utah Mammoth.
• Adrian Denny explains his initial reaction to the team relocating in 2024.
• Why Utah has fallen in love with the NHL so quickly.
•  Adrian Denny shares his experience with the Utah Grizzlies.
• When did the Utah Mammoth prove they were a playoff team last season?
• Adrian Denny reflects on the Utah Hockey Club's inaugural game.
• How did the Mammoth approach this offseason?
• Are the Utah Mammoth a better team heading into the 2026-27 season?
• Are the Utah Mammoth the most improved team in the NHL this offseason?

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss the Mammoth's most recent contracts and how they compare to Leo Carlsson, Macklin Celebrini, & Connor Bedard's deals + predicting how Utah's opening night roster might look on October 1st.

• Discussing John Marino's eight-year contract extension.
• Macklin Celebrini becomes the NHL's highest paid player.
• How much will Clayton Keller sign for in 2028?
• Is Logan Cooley a better player than Leo Carlsson?
• Comparing Utah's contracts to Anaheim's.
• Who will play center for the Utah Mammoth on each line?
• Where do Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee fit?
• Will Tij Iginla or Caleb Desnoyers make the opening roster?
• Why Utah needed to move on from Ian Cole & Sean Durzi
• Which defensemen will make up Utah's third pairing?

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Mammoth forward Barett Hayton to discuss his new contract and why he's excited to return to Salt Lake City.

• What's it like to be a restricted free agent in the NHL?
• What was Hayton's initial reaction to Utah matching the offer sheet?
• Was the process between Hayton and the Mammoth cordial?
• Why does Hayton want to be in Utah?
• How can Hayton embrace his role as a third line center?
• How can Trocheck and Lee lift Utah's ceiling?
• What did Hayton learn from the playoff series against Vegas?
• Is Hayton interested in signing another extension in Utah?
• What can Hayton do for the Utah Mammoth this season?
• Hayton describes his excitement for the Winter Classic

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by New York Islanders beat reporter Stefen Rosner to discuss Utah's addition of former Islanders captain Anders Lee.

• Why was Anders Lee captain of the New York Islanders?
• Rosner shares his favorite moments of Lee in New York.
• Why did it make sense for Utah to sign Lee?
• Can Anders Lee help Utah score more dirty goals in front of the net?
• Where could Anders Lee fit into the Mammoth lineup?
• What can Utah Mammoth fans expect from Anders Lee?
• How can Lee help Utah from a leadership perspective?
• Rosner adds his perspective on what the Mammoth are building.
• Can Lee help Utah take the next step?

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe review the Utah Mammoth's trades and picks from the 2026 NHL Draft + Mammoth prospect Gabe Smith joins the show to discuss Development camp and his goals for the upcoming season.

• What is it like to be an NHL prospect?
• Gabe reflects on his final season in Moncton.
• What are Gabe Smith's goals?
• Why did the Mammoth trade for Sebastian Cossa? 
• Why did the Mammoth move on from JJ Peterka so quickly?
• Who is Ethan Belchetz?
• Who is Adam Valentini?
• Which of Utah's recent first-round picks will make the NHL roster?
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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss Andre Tourigny and Blaine Forsythe's recent contract extensions + Wolfey & Bags share their individual draft boards for the Utah Mammoth's first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

• Why did the Mammoth extend Tourigny and Forsythe?
• Is Tourigny deserving of a multi-year extension?
• Why the Edmonton Oilers made a mistake hiring Mike Babcock.
• Reacting to Forsythe's extension despite a down year for the power play.
• The addition of Adam Foote.
• Who should the Utah Mammoth select with the 19th pick?
• Should Utah consider trading the pick?

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Steven Ellis of the Daily Faceoff to discuss who the Utah Mammoth could select with the 19th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft + Which of Utah's prospects might be NHL ready.

• Should the Mammoth consider trading for Sebastian Cossa?
• Discussing Utah's goaltender pool.
• Which of Utah's prospects are NHL ready?
• Bill Armstrong's message to Daniil But & Dmitri Simashev.
• Ellis shares his takeaways from the NHL Draft Combine.
• Should Utah consider drafting a defenseman over a forward?
• Could Utah trade their first-round pick?
• Ellis shares which players make the most sense for Utah.
• Eliss predicts the top five picks in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss why the Utah Mammoth should inquire about Dylan Larkin and what a fair-trade package would potentially look like.

• Predicting the outcome of the Stanley Cup Final.
• Discussing why Larkin may have requested the trade.
• Why the Red Wings have failed to properly rebuild.
• How Utah's rebuild has differed from Detroit's.
• Where could Larkin end up?
• Would Larkin make sense in Utah?
• Should Utah risk trading one of their top prospects for a proven center?
• What would a fair-trade package look like?

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss what made Utah's second season a success and a disappointment + Why JJ Peterka should be unsatisfied with his first season in Utah.

• Why Utah's season was a success & a disappointment.
• Who was the unsung hero for the Mammoth in the first round?
• Why JJ Peterka should be unsatisfied with his first season.
• What Utah needs from their blue line moving forward.
• MacKenzie Weegar takes accountability for his season.
• What to look forward to this summer.

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Zammoth Painter & Local Artist Matthew Arnold A.K.A. "Billy Luber" to discuss his journey of painting the Zammoth through a recent Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis.

• Brainstorming a Mammoth Zamboni with the Diesel Brothers.
• Drawing a rough sketch of the Zammoth.
• The Legend of "Billy Luber"
• Painting for the Diesel Brothers.
• The process of painting the Zammoth.
• Making the most of life despite a Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis.
• Matt Arnold's message to the world.

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Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Golden Knights Insider Ken Boehlke to reflect on Game 1 of the Stanely Cup Playoffs.

• How did Game 1 play out?
• Logan Cooley was the best player on the ice in Game 1.
• Should Utah be happy with their performance in Game 1?
• Keys for Game 2.
• What's going on with MacKenzie Weegar?

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