# STATEMENT: Utah Mammoth OPTIMIZE Their Goaltending—Should Vitek Vaněček Stay or Go?

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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: 2026-05-13T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Utah Mammoth face crucial decisions in the crease as questions swirl around the future of Vitek Vaněček and rising prospect Michael Hrabal. Could a true 1A/1B goaltending tandem finally emerge, or will the team stick with its traditional starter-backup split? Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño break down the value and challenges of Vaněček season, debate potential market moves, and examine how internal competition drives Karel Vejmelka’s best performances. Goaltending depth takes center stage with the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, as Hrabal rapid development and impressive collegiate stats raise hopes for the Mammoth pipeline. The discussion explores where Anson Thornton, Jaxson Stauber, and other prospects fit into the organization’s plans. With coaching uncertainties and free agency looming, every move in the blue paint could shape Utah Mammoth’s trajectory in the coming season. Who will step up and secure the net for Utah’s next playoff push?

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