MISLEADING?: Utah Mammoth Trade Rumors EXPOSED—Will Nick Schmaltz or Mikhail Sergachev Actually MOVE?

Utah Mammoth face intense trade speculation as the NHL holiday roster freeze approaches, but will GM Bill Armstrong pull the trigger on a major move before the deadline? Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño explore swirling rumors around Nick Schmaltz’s future, a potential blockbuster with the Minnesota Wild, and whether a Ryan O’Reilly acquisition from Nashville makes sense for a team still fighting for consistent identity. The conversation covers Logan Cooley’s injury shaking up the Mammoth’s center depth, trade possibilities involving Yakov Trenin and Owen Power, and what the Quinn Hughes deal signals for the league’s trade market. With the Mammoth’s defensive grit and goaltending under scrutiny, Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño break down essential keys to the upcoming showdown against the New Jersey Devils and predict which Mammoth player could finally light the lamp. Is a shakeup coming, or will Armstrong wait for a bigger payday? 0:00 – Mammoth Trade Rumors & Roster Freeze Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño open the show discussing the swirling trade rumors around the Utah Mammoth, the looming NHL Christmas roster freeze, and why certain rumors may not make sense. They break down the Hughes trade impact and set expectations for potential Mammoth moves. 8:02 – Center Market & Possible Targets Deep dive into trade market for centers, with a focus on Nick Schmaltz rumors, trade scenarios involving Minnesota, and whether to let Schmaltz walk or move him before the deadline. Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño debate the value of other center targets like Ryan O'Reilly, and the logic behind acquiring a veteran stopgap versus prioritizing youth. 16:30 – Devils Preview & Goalie Issues The conversation shifts to previewing the upcoming New Jersey Devils matchup, examining both teams' recent slumps, goal-scoring struggles, and defensive improvements. They critique the Mammoth's goaltending, discuss key stats like the importance of scoring three goals, and make predictions for the match. 00:00 Mammoth Seek Team Improvements 05:03 Schmaltz Trade Options Analysis 08:26 Sabres GM Change, Predators Rumors 12:15 "Debating Ryan O'Reilly's Fit" 13:50 Ryan O'Reilly Trade Speculation 17:00 Quinn’s Struggles in Buffalo 20:51 "Live Betting with FanDuel" 25:45 Utah Goalkeeping Concerns Persist 27:34 Goalie Stats Decline in NHL 30:57 "Race to Three Discussion" 33:45 "Weekend Game Preview" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.