Bedard Burns Utah, Schmaltz Gets Paid & the Mammoth Fall in OT (Again)

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Mammoth drop another brutal one to the Chicago Blackhawks, falling 3-2 in overtime in a game that felt way too winnable. Connor Bedard plays villain, scores the game-winner, and somehow Chicago escapes Salt Lake with two points again.On this episode, Austin breaks down why this loss was so frustrating, why Utah actually played a strong game in a lot of areas, and what it says about the Mammoth’s push toward the playoffs.Plus: Nick Schmaltz signs an 8-year extension worth $8 million AAV, and Austin explains why keeping Schmaltz in Utah was a huge move for the franchise.Inside this episode:* Why this Chicago loss felt especially annoying* Connor Bedard embracing the villain role* The good and the bad from Utah’s effort* Why Spencer Knight stole this game* What Nick Schmaltz’s extension means for the future* Updated playoff picture and what comes next for the MammothDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and come hang at the SLC Puck watch party on March 16 at A Bar Named Sue.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com