Utah Mammoth sign John Marino to eight-year, $54 million extension

The deal carries a $6.75 million average annual value.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read

What happened: The Utah Mammoth finalized the long-term agreement on Tuesday. The contract takes effect for the 2027-28 NHL season and runs through 2034-35, preempting his 2027 unrestricted free agency.

Why it matters: The move secures a primary defenseman for a franchise investing heavily in its roster this offseason. He is currently entering the final campaign of a six-year contract that featured a $4.4 million cap hit.

By the numbers: He earned the raise after producing 36 points across 80 games during the 2025-26 season. He tallied four goals and 32 assists in that span.

What to watch: He will play out the 2026-27 schedule before the increased salary structure and full no-movement clause activate.

Sources

NHL.com 2026-07-21T16:31:09.552189+00:00

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