Utah Mammoth lock up Logan Cooley for eight years at $80 million, cementing their young center through 2034. Is this the franchise-defining move that transforms the Mammoth into legitimate Stanley Cup contenders?

Tom Callahan and Robin Leaño break down why Cooley's $10 million AAV is surprisingly team-friendly, how the Smith ownership group is reshaping Utah into a premier NHL destination, and what this means for cap management moving forward. The discussion features official reactions from GM Bill Armstrong, Cooley himself, and owner Ryan Smith, plus analysis of the "Pickup Line" staying together through 2030. Key topics include the stark contrast with previous Arizona Coyotes ownership, strategic roster construction with Dylan Gunther and JJ Paterka locked up long-term, and critical decisions ahead with Nick Schmaltz's expiring contract.

Discover how the Mammoth are building a championship foundation and why elite players are choosing Salt Lake City for their careers.

0:00 Intro

2:16 Logan Cooley's eight-year contract details revealed

4:38 Why eight years matters for Utah

8:16 Players want to be in Utah

12:53 Bill Armstrong on Cooley's elite potential

16:14 This deal doesn't happen under Morello

18:49 Cooley on loving Utah and the core

21:22 Building around the locked-up core

26:13 Breaking down Utah's contract structure

31:50 Finding value players for Stanley Cup run

34:50 Nick Schmaltz contract timing discussion