Four Mammoth Free Agents Say They Want To Re‑Sign With Utah

Overview

• Following a six‑game first‑round exit to Vegas, Alexander Kerfoot, Kevin Stenlund, Kailer Yamamoto, and restricted free agent Barrett Hayton said at locker clean‑out they hope to re‑sign.
• Hayton’s status gives Utah leverage, since a $2.65 million qualifying offer would keep his rights for one more year.
• Yamamoto rebuilt his stock with 20 goals and 56 points in the AHL, then posted 23 NHL points and added five in six playoff games in a second‑line role.
• Kerfoot returned from core‑muscle surgery to log 34 games and leaned into a defense‑first, penalty‑killing role with lower scoring.
• Stenlund’s value centers on matchups and the penalty kill as a fourth‑line center, a case for retention as prospects Tij Iginla and Daniil But push for roster spots.