Devils Get Revenge on Mammoth for Backing Out of Draft Day Trade
Summary
The New Jersey Devils tried to trade with the Utah Mammoth during the 2026 NHL draft, but Utah backed out last minute. In response, the Devils signed Utah’s player Barrett Hayton to a one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet, putting pressure on Utah to match it or lose him.Key Facts
- New Jersey and Utah had a deal for player Barrett Hayton during the 2026 NHL draft.
- Utah pulled out of the deal at the last minute.
- The Devils signed Hayton to a one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet.
- If Utah doesn’t match the offer, they will get a second-round draft pick from New Jersey.
- Utah has only $4.69 million in salary cap space, making it hard to match the offer without moving another player.
- If Utah matches the offer sheet, they cannot trade Hayton for one year, risking losing him for free next summer.
- Hayton was a fifth overall pick in 2018 and had his best season last year with 20 goals and 46 points.
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