Schmidt high on Mammoth taking step forward as Stanley Cup contender

Defenseman Nate Schmidt, a Stanley Cup winner with Florida in 2025 and a former Golden Knights player, signed with the Utah Mammoth and expressed optimism about the team's prospects after they lost to Vegas in six games in their first playoff appearance. Schmidt highlighted the significance of the Mammoth's offseason additions of Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck as moves to help the team progress toward becoming a sustained Stanley Cup contender. The 35-year-old defenseman noted the importance of maintaining elevated expectations to avoid stagnation as the team aims to build on its inaugural postseason experience.

Via NHL.com: www.nhl.com/news/nate-schmidt-high-on-utah-hopes

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