EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 38 MIN
Unfinished Business: Utah Mammoth Forwards SOUND OFF — Clayton Keller & Nick Schmaltz Eager to Lead
from Locked On Mammoth - Daily Podcast on the Utah Mammoth · host Tom Callahan, Robyn Leaño
Utah Mammoth’s forward core faces a pivotal offseason as stars like Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and Lawson Crouse open up about growing as leaders and chasing unfinished business. With several pending free agents and questions surrounding the roster, the ambition for a playoff return sets the stage—will this group evolve into a true contender? Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño break down candid exit interviews, highlighting Keller’s growth, Schmaltz’s new 1C role, and Crouse’s mental resilience. They spotlight J.J. Peterka’s push for a complete two-way game and Dylan Guenther’s off-season focus on net-front grit. Plus, the hosts tease breaking news on a potential PWHL expansion to Salt Lake City. Passionate discussion, honest player assessments, and offseason intrigue make this a must-listen for Utah Mammoth fans hungry for what’s next. 00:00 — Forwards Exit Interviews & Team Leadership 10:00 — Free Agency, Season Reflections & Player Development 23:41 — Future Plans & PWHL Expansion Clues 00:00 Discussing the team's forward core 04:09 Keller's evolving leadership role 06:30 Nick Schmaltz moves to center 11:01 Traveling to playoff games 13:09 Minnesota Colorado series highlight 17:19 Lawson Krause's mindset improvement 20:07 Discussing leadership style and values 24:47 Players discuss injuries and recovery 26:39 Kyler Yamamoto's NHL future 30:37 Importance of playoff experience 33:59 PWHL expansion and new teams 38:01 Connecting on social media platforms Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Utah Mammoth’s forward core faces a pivotal offseason as stars like Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and Lawson Crouse open up about growing as leaders and chasing unfinished business. With several pending free agents and questions surrounding the roster, the ambition for a playoff return sets the stage—will this group evolve into a true contender? Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño break down candid exit interviews, highlighting Keller’s growth, Schmaltz’s new 1C role, and Crouse’s mental resilience. They spotlight J.J. Peterka’s push for a complete two-way game and Dylan Guenther’s off-season focus on net-front grit. Plus, the hosts tease breaking news on a potential PWHL expansion to Salt Lake City. Passionate discussion, honest player assessments, and offseason intrigue make this a must-listen for Utah Mammoth fans hungry for what’s next.
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Unfinished Business: Utah Mammoth Forwards SOUND OFF — Clayton Keller & Nick Schmaltz Eager to Lead
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