Utah Signs Top Prospect Caleb Desnoyers to Three-Year Contract
On Monday, the Utah Mammoths finalized a deal with forward and 2025 first-round draft pick Caleb Desnoyers. The organization announced that they have inked their top junior prospect to his three-year entry-level contract as part of standard NHL roster management procedures for newly drafted players who are ready at this stage in their careers, according to reports from multiple outlets including KSLtv and Daily Faceoff covering the SLC announcement today.
Key Points
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1Utah Mammoth forward Caleb Desnoyers signed a three-year entry-level contract on March 23.
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2The new deal is scheduled to begin at the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, making him ineligible for play during this postseason run.
Developments
Perspectives
Caleb Desnoyers has officially signed a three-year entry-level contract with Utah Mammoth after being selected fourth overall in their 2025 NHL draft.
— [Mar 23, 16:33] Caleb Desnoyers signs entry level contract with Utah Mammoth (Ksltv)The deal is scheduled to begin at the start of the 2026-27 season and will make it difficult for Desnoyer's QMJHL playoff run.
— [Mar 23, 15:47] Mammoth Sign 2025 First-Round Pick Caleb Desnoyers To Entry-Level Contract (Thehockeywriters)Desnoiers is considered one of the top prospects in junior hockey and has inked his first NHL contract.
— [Mar 23, 15:36] Mammoth sign Caleb Desnoyers to entry-level contract (Dailyfaceoff)Forward Caleb Desnoyers signed a one-year entry-level contract ($875,000) with Utah's affiliate team on March 23 after being drafted fourth overall in June. The signing prevents him from playing NCAA hockey and marks his transition to professional play following three seasons as an offensive leader for the Moncton Wildcats QMJHL champion where he recorded a +1 rating over two years, including winning Guy Lafleur playoff MVP honors last season with 29 points (8G-3A) in postseason games.
The Utah Mammoths have announced they've signed their first-round draft pick Caleb Desnoyers (No. 4 overall) to an entry-level contract beginning with the start of the upcoming season, while he continues playing in the QMJHL playoffs for Moncton Wildcats after scoring a team-leading seven-eight points and missing time due to wrist surgery earlier this year.
The Utah Mammoth signed forward Caleb Desnoyers to a three-year entry-level contract starting in July. The announcement highlighted his recent performance with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL, where he posted 26 power-play assists and was named playoff MVP for winning nine points across four Memorial Cup games this season while helping capture their third league championship.