Mammoth Lock Up Hayton at $4.775M After Devils' Offer Sheet

Utah has officially matched New Jersey's offer sheet for Barrett Hayton, keeping the forward under contract for the next season at $4.775 million. The Mammoth's decision to retain Hayton rather than accept compensation from the Devils reveals their confidence in the player's value to their roster. This move sets the tone for how Utah plans to build around its core pieces heading into the new season.