# SPOTLIGHT: Utah Mammoth’s Free Agency PLANS Start with Barrett Hayton—Major Questions Ahead

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Podcast: [Locked On Mammoth - Daily Podcast on the Utah Mammoth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mammoth-daily-podcast-on-the-utah-mammoth-255042)
Published: 2026-05-12T15:02:29+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-coyotes/
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## Resource

Utah Mammoth face a pivotal offseason as questions loom over Barrett Hayton's future and an evolving roster could reshape the team's identity. With only Hayton as a key restricted free agent, the front office must decide which core pieces return and who paves the way for rising prospects aiming to make their NHL mark. Does Hayton solidify his role as the 3C, or is a bigger move on the horizon? Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño break down Utah Mammoth’s pending restricted and unrestricted free agents, including Alex Kerfoot, Kevin Stenlund, Ian Cole, and goaltender Vitek Vanecek. The discussion zeroes in on arbitration dynamics, projected contract values, and the domino effect of salary cap changes. Prospects like Danoye and Bauduin enter the spotlight as Utah looks to strengthen depth and keep pace with the NHL’s rising cap landscape. Plus, what could Shane Doan’s free agency mean for the future direction of the franchise?

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