The Utah Mammoth are looking to do things right heading into next season, and one of their first moves was locking up the future of one of Clayton Keller’s teammates who suited up for all 82 games last year.
The player in question is Jack McBain, who just signed a new deal with the Mammoth. It seems one season was all it took for Utah to realize that McBain could play a key role in helping the team push further in the years ahead.
McBain isn’t quite a veteran yet, but with four NHL seasons under his belt, he’s shown he can be an important supporting piece alongside stars like Keller—who netted 30 goals last season and led the team in scoring.
How much will McBain earn with his new deal?
Utah signed McBain to a five-year deal reportedly worth over four million annually. “Utah Mammoth and Jack McBain avoid arbitration and reach an accord: 5 years x $4.25 million,” reported Frank Seravalli on X. For context, McBain earned $1.59 million last season in his first year with the Mammoth.
A valuable contributor in Utah
McBain was one of just six Utah players to appear in all 82 games last year. He ranked 11th in assists on the team with 14 total—solid production for his position. He has yet to top his career-best of 18 assists, which he recorded with Arizona during the 2023–24 season.
Now that Utah has secured a solid piece for the future, Keller and the rest of the roster can take some comfort knowing there’s more talent locked in for the long haul—especially with the team continuing to chase a future playoff berth.