NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the Utah Mammoth.
The Utah Mammoth are developing -- as an organization, as a team, as a group of mostly young players.
Their inaugural season laid groundwork. The Mammoth (38-31-13) became part of the sports fabric in Utah but finished sixth in the Central Division.
This season, that won't be considered enough.
"We've got bigger aspirations of getting in (the Stanley Cup Playoffs)," general manager Bill Armstrong said, "and you're going to see that right away."
They already have some of the right pieces.
Clayton Keller , 27, led Utah with 90 points (30 goals, 60 assists) last season. Logan Cooley , 21, had 65 points (25 goals, 40 assists) in his second season.