Utah Mammoth News

Vejmelka should be well-rested after returning from his stint at the Olympics with Team Czechia, who predominantly relied on Lukas Dostal to tend the twine. The 29-year-old Vejmelka will likely return to the crease for Utah in their first game back from the Olympic break on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Vejmelka was on an outstanding run heading into the Olympic break, winning 10 of 13 shots (10-3-0) while posting a solid 2.20 GAA and .919 SV%. The Mammoth enter Wednesday's action as +108 home underdogs against the league-leading Colorado Avalanche, who sent eight lineup regulars to the Olympics.

Lamoureux recorded one assist in five games with Utah earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 22-year-old first-round pick from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 42 games with Tucson (AHL) this season.

Simashev was drafted sixth-overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut this season, scoring one assist in 24 games with the Mammoth. That said, the 21-year-old defenseman has spent the last couple of months in the AHL, where he has excelled, with 25 points (7G / 18A) in 27 games with the Tucson Roadrunners.

McBain did not practice on Tuesday due to an illness, and it is unclear if he will be ready to play when Utah returns to action on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old forward has 19 points (6G / 13A) and 196 hits in 57 games this season.

Lamoureux recorded one assist in five games with Utah earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 22-year-old first-round pick from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 42 games with Tucson (AHL) this season.

Simashev was drafted sixth-overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut this season, scoring one assist in 24 games with the Mammoth. That said, the 21-year-old defenseman has spent the last couple of months in the AHL, where he has excelled, with 25 points (7G / 18A) in 27 games with the Tucson Roadrunners.

Cooley has been out since December 5th with a lower-body injury but was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, including taking part in power-play drills. The 21-year-old rising start was having a fantastic third season prior to his injury, with 14 goals, 23 points and a +6 plus/minus in 29 games played.

Vejmelka snapped a three-game losing streak (0-3-0) on Monday, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.30 GAA and .915 SV% in his last 12 games (9-3-0). The Mammoth enter the action on Wednesday as -132 home favourites against a Detroit Red Wings team coming off an impressive 2-0 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.

But was a healthy scratch for Utah in their previous game and has not been assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL). The 20-year-old But has seven points (3G / 4A) through 28 games in his first NHL season.

Vejmelka snapped a three-game losing streak (0-3-0) on Monday, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.30 GAA and .915 SV% in his last 12 games (9-3-0). The Mammoth enter the action on Wednesday as -132 home favourites against a Detroit Red Wings team coming off an impressive 2-0 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.

Vejmelka was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%), but still suffered his third consecutive defeat in a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. That said, the 29-year-old Czech goalie has been impressive in recent weeks, posting a 2.50 GAA and .909 SV% in his last 14 games (10-4-0). The Mammoth enter Monday's contest as significant -263 home favourites against the last-place Vancouver Canucks, who have scored only eight combined goals in their last four games (1-2-1).

Daniil But will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing O'Brien to re-enter the lineup against the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old O'Brien is averaging 9:04 time-on-ice, recording three points (2G / 1A) and 87 hits in 30 games this season.

Liam O'Brien will draw back in Utah's lineup on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks, resulting in But being a healthy scratch. The 20-year-old But has seven points (3G / 4A) through 28 games in his first NHL season.

Vejmelka was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%), but still suffered his third consecutive defeat in a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. That said, the 29-year-old Czech goalie has been impressive in recent weeks, posting a 2.50 GAA and .909 SV% in his last 14 games (10-4-0). The Mammoth enter Monday's contest as significant -263 home favourites against the last-place Vancouver Canucks, who have scored only eight combined goals in their last four games (1-2-1).

Simashev started the season in Utah, making his season debut and playing 24 games, but has since been in the AHL. The 20-year-old defenseman, the sixth-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has 20 points (5G / 15A) in 20 games with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL).