Trocheck, Lee add veteran presence for Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth are shaking up their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. After a postseason exit in the first round last year, the club is prioritizing veteran experience to guide their young talent. General manager Bill Armstrong has brought in forward Vincent Trocheck and former Islanders captain Anders Lee to anchor the lineup. Both players bring significant scoring depth and physical presence to the front office strategy.

Trocheck arrives after waiving his no-trade clause, coming off a season where he tallied 53 points with the New York Rangers. Lee signs on a three-year contract following a long tenure in New York. The moves represent a deliberate shift in composition, as the team looks to balance their emerging stars like Dylan Guenther with proven leaders who can navigate the rigors of an eighty-two game schedule.

Not all familiar faces remain, as several players including JJ Peterka and Sean Durzi have departed the roster. The club is now turning its attention toward internal competition, with prospects like Dmitri Simashev and Caleb Desnoyers expected to compete for full-time roles during camp. Depth on the blue line and in the crease remains a focal point for the staff as they approach the season opener.

While the roster changes are largely complete, the team will continue to watch defensive stability and backup goaltending performance closely. The Mammoth are betting on a blend of elite young speed and veteran durability to push them further in the Central Division standings. Training camp will serve as the first test for this new group as they build chemistry before the September 29 start date.