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Utah Hockey Club eyes Buffalo Sabres for potential blockbuster trade. Could JJ Peterka or Tage Thompson be the missing piece for a deep playoff run?

Tom Callahan breaks down the Sabres' roster, analyzing key players and their potential fit with the Mammoth. From Peterka's 68-point season to Thompson's 44-goal campaign, discover which Buffalo stars could reshape Utah's offensive landscape. The discussion covers goaltending options, defensive prospects, and the cultural shift needed for both teams' success.

Get the inside scoop on Utah's upcoming Prospect Development Camp, featuring recent draft picks and top talent. Will the Mammoth's front office make a splash this offseason?

Tune in for expert analysis on Utah Hockey Club's path to contention and the potential game-changing moves on the horizon.

0:00 Utah Mammoth's potential big trade

5:02 Buffalo Sabres' 14-year playoff drought

10:08 JJ Paterka: Potential trade target for Mammoth

15:48 Tage Thompson: Goal-scoring option for Utah

18:23 Goaltending prospects: Devin Levi and Bowen Byram

21:25 Utah Mammoth Prospect Development Camp details

Logan Cooley's meteoric rise has Utah Mammoth fans buzzing. Is he destined to become the franchise's highest-paid player?

Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño analyze Cooley's impressive 65-point season and World Championships performance. They explore potential contract negotiations, comparing Cooley to Dylan Gunther and other NHL stars. The hosts debate the Mammoth's team-building strategy, with Cooley as a potential first-line center.

A surprising preseason game announcement pits the Mammoth against the LA Kings in Boise, Idaho. What does this mean for Utah's territorial expansion? The conversation touches on AHL affiliate speculation and the Mammoth's growing fanbase.

Tune in for expert insights on Cooley's future and Utah's strategic moves in the competitive NHL landscape.

0:00 Intro: Logan Cooley's impact on Utah Mammoth

5:54 Will Cooley become highest paid Mammoth player?

19:26 Projecting Cooley's next contract value

23:42 Mammoth announce preseason game in Boise

28:15 Wrap-up and social media information