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Utah Mammoth Sign Michael Carcone to Two-Year, $3.5 Million Extension

The raise rewards the undrafted winger’s bottom-six production during Utah’s playoff push.

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Mar 16, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Utah Mammoth left wing Michael Carcone (53) celebrates after he scores against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Utah Mammoth left wing Michael Carcone (53) moves the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

Overview

  • The deal carries a $1.75 million average annual value and begins next season, marking a significant bump from his previous two-way contract around $750,000–$775,000.
  • Carcone has 14 goals and 26 points in 66 games this season while playing third-line minutes, including 12 even-strength goals and 117 hits per the team release.
  • General manager Bill Armstrong praised Carcone as a fast, hard-working forward with an edge and highlighted his family’s integration into the Utah community.
  • Utah is 36-27-6 and holds the Western Conference’s first wild-card spot as it looks to secure a postseason berth.
  • The 29-year-old former AHL All-Star went undrafted, debuted in the NHL in 2021–22, posted 21 goals in 2023–24, and has 48 goals and 83 points in his NHL career.