Utah Hockey Podcast

Michael Wolfe, Kelly Quiel, Cole Bagley

The Utah Hockey Podcast is a dynamic look at the Utah Mammoth franchise from its very beginning as Wolfey and Bags simplify the NHL for beginners while diving deep into advanced analysis, prospects, trades, playoffs, and more!

From breaking down roster moves and development camp standouts to big-picture season recaps, draft strategy, and a collection of expert guests, the Utah Hockey Podcast delivers the kind of honest conversations Utah hockey fans deserve!

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20 episodes
Updated Thursday

Episodes20

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Thursday · 48 min
Do the Utah Mammoth have good contracts? Comparing Utah's deals to others in the NHL
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss the Mammoth's most recent contracts and how they compare to Leo Carlsson, Macklin Celebrini, & Connor Bedard's deals + predicting how Utah's opening night roster might look on October 1st. Discussing John Marino's eight-year contract extension. Macklin Celebrini becomes the NHL's highest paid player. How much will Clayton Keller sign for in 2028? Is Logan Cooley a better player than Leo Carlsson? Comparing Utah's contracts to Anaheim's. Who will play center for the Utah Mammoth on each line? Where do Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee fit? Will Tij Iginla or Caleb Desnoyers make the opening roster? Why Utah needed to move on from Ian Cole & Sean Durzi Which defensemen will make up Utah's third pairing? Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
July 17 · 23 min
Barrett Hayton talks to Mammoth fans after signing new contract
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Mammoth forward Barett Hayton to discuss his new contract and why he's excited to return to Salt Lake City. What's it like to be a restricted free agent in the NHL? What was Hayton's initial reaction to Utah matching the offer sheet? Was the process between Hayton and the Mammoth cordial? Why does Hayton want to be in Utah? How can Hayton embrace his role as a third line center? How can Trocheck and Lee lift Utah's ceiling? What did Hayton learn from the playoff series against Vegas? Is Hayton interested in signing another extension in Utah? What can Hayton do for the Utah Mammoth this season? Hayton describes his excitement for the Winter Classic Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
July 15 · 33 min
Why did the Utah Mammoth sign Anders Lee this offseason?
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by New York Islanders beat reporter Stefen Rosner to discuss Utah's addition of former Islanders captain Anders Lee. Why was Anders Lee captain of the New York Islanders? Rosner shares his favorite moments of Lee in New York. Why did it make sense for Utah to sign Lee? Can Anders Lee help Utah score more dirty goals in front of the net? Where could Anders Lee fit into the Mammoth lineup? What can Utah Mammoth fans expect from Anders Lee? How can Lee help Utah from a leadership perspective? Rosner adds his perspective on what the Mammoth are building. Can Lee help Utah take the next step? Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
July 2 · 47 min
Why did the Utah Mammoth trade for Vincent Trocheck?
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Jonny Lazarus of the Daily Faceoff to discuss the Vincent Trocheck trade and Utah's other moves during free agency. Who is Vincent Trocheck? What will Vincent Trocheck bring to the Mammoth roster? What kind of a player is Vincent Trocheck? What impact did Trocheck have for Team USA at the Olympics? Where does Trocheck fit in the lineup? Why did Utah trade Durzi and Beaudoin? Grading Utah's moves on day one of free agency. Could Anders Lee play on the second line? Should Utah match Barrett Hayton's offer sheet? Enter to win Post Malone 5-pack: https://sports.ksl.com/contests/win-a-post-malone-5-pack Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
July 1 · 39 min
Reviewing the Utah Mammoth's picks & trades from the 2026 NHL Draft
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe review the Utah Mammoth's trades and picks from the 2026 NHL Draft + Mammoth prospect Gabe Smith joins the show to discuss Development camp and his goals for the upcoming season. What is it like to be an NHL prospect? Gabe reflects on his final season in Moncton. What are Gabe Smith's goals? Why did the Mammoth trade for Sebastian Cossa? Why did the Mammoth move on from JJ Peterka so quickly? Who is Ethan Belchetz? Who is Adam Valentini? Which of Utah's recent first-round picks will make the NHL roster? Enter to win a 5-pack of tickets to Post Malone's concert at Rice Eccles Stadium. Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
June 23 · 47 min
Why did the Utah Mammoth extend Andre Tourigny & Blaine Forsythe?
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss Andre Tourigny and Blaine Forsythe's recent contract extensions + Wolfey & Bags share their individual draft boards for the Utah Mammoth's first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Why did the Mammoth extend Tourigny and Forsythe? Is Tourigny deserving of a multi-year extension? Why the Edmonton Oilers made a mistake hiring Mike Babcock. Reacting to Forsythe's extension despite a down year for the power play. The addition of Adam Foote. Who should the Utah Mammoth select with the 19th pick? Should Utah consider trading the pick? Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
June 12 · 44 min
Who should the Utah Mammoth select in the 2026 NHL Draft?
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Steven Ellis of the Daily Faceoff to discuss who the Utah Mammoth could select with the 19th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft + Which of Utah's prospects might be NHL ready. Should the Mammoth consider trading for Sebastian Cossa? Discussing Utah's goaltender pool. Which of Utah's prospects are NHL ready? Bill Armstrong's message to Daniil But & Dmitri Simashev. Ellis shares his takeaways from the NHL Draft Combine. Should Utah consider drafting a defenseman over a forward? Could Utah trade their first-round pick? Ellis shares which players make the most sense for Utah. Eliss predicts the top five picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
June 5 · 48 min
Should the Utah Mammoth Consider Trading for Dylan Larkin this Summer?
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss why the Utah Mammoth should inquire about Dylan Larkin and what a fair-trade package would potentially look like. Predicting the outcome of the Stanley Cup Final. Discussing why Larkin may have requested the trade. Why the Red Wings have failed to properly rebuild. How Utah's rebuild has differed from Detroit's. Where could Larkin end up? Would Larkin make sense in Utah? Should Utah risk trading one of their top prospects for a proven center? What would a fair-trade package look like? Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
May 6 · 37 min
How Utah's Second Season was Both a Success and a Disappointment
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss what made Utah's second season a success and a disappointment + Why JJ Peterka should be unsatisfied with his first season in Utah. Why Utah's season was a success & a disappointment. Who was the unsung hero for the Mammoth in the first round? Why JJ Peterka should be unsatisfied with his first season. What Utah needs from their blue line moving forward. MacKenzie Weegar takes accountability for his season. What to look forward to this summer. Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
April 27 · 33 min
Painting the Utah Zammoth through a Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Zammoth Painter & Local Artist Matthew Arnold A.K.A. "Billy Luber" to discuss his journey of painting the Zammoth through a recent Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis. Brainstorming a Mammoth Zamboni with the Diesel Brothers. Drawing a rough sketch of the Zammoth. The Legend of "Billy Luber" Painting for the Diesel Brothers. The process of painting the Zammoth. Making the most of life despite a Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis. Matt Arnold's message to the world. Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
April 23 · 35 min
Why Logan Cooley & Dylan Guenther are Dominating Vegas in Round One
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss what has made Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther so successful in round one against the Vegas Golden Knights + What Utah needs to do to win Game 3. How did Utah manage Vegas' physicality better in Game 2? How Utah needs to utilize their speed to create offense. What makes Logan Cooley a special player? What makes Dylan Guenther a special player? Keys to a Mammoth victory in Game 3. Can Delta Center be a better playoff barn than T-Mobile? The I-15 Rivalry is already elite. Enter to win 2 lower bowl tickets to Mammoth vs. Knights on April 27: https://sports.ksl.com/contests/podcast-playoff-pair-of-tickets-to-mondays-game Key phrase: Stanley Cup Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
April 21 · 32 min
What needs to change for the Utah Mammoth in Game 2 against the Golden Knights?
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Golden Knights Insider Ken Boehlke to reflect on Game 1 of the Stanely Cup Playoffs. How did Game 1 play out? Logan Cooley was the best player on the ice in Game 1. Should Utah be happy with their performance in Game 1? Keys for Game 2. What's going on with MacKenzie Weegar? Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
April 15 · 28 min
MAMMOTH MAILBAG: Setting Expectations for the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe answer mailbag questions and set expectations for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Wolfe benefits from an ice cream prank at Delta Center Why does Utah struggle with consistency at times? Which young prospects could make the roster next season? What do the Mammoth do with all the hats after a hat-trick? Oilers vs Avalanche. Addressing Utah's forecheck. Setting expectations for the first round of the playoffs. Enter to win 4 lower bowl tickets to Mammoth vs. Blues on April 16: https://sports.ksl.com/contests/mammoth-4-pack-nhl-utah-podcast-keyword-contest Key phrase: Keller
April 6 · 45 min
Possible First Round Playoff Matchups for the Mammoth + Why Edmonton Would be Worst Case Scenario
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss which teams would be a better matchup for the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Why has Utah struggled in the first period as of late? Could Utah call up any of their prospects for the playoffs? Who is the worst mascot in all of sports? What does Utah need to do over their last 6 games to secure WC1? Why drawing Edmonton would be worst case scenario for the Mammoth. Shootouts vs 3 on 3.
March 11 · 45 min
How Can Utah Mammoth Make The Playoffs + Trade Talk
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss Utah’s acquisition of MacKenzie Weegar & what Utah needs to do to make the playoffs. - How Utah approached the deadline. - Why Utah didn’t acquire Robert Thomas. - Analyzing the MacKenzie Weegar deal. - Retool vs Rebuild - What will it take for Utah to make the playoffs? - Possible playoff matchups for the Mammoth. - Kerfoot gets a Gordie Howe Hatty. - Guenther scores 30 goals.
February 24 · 22 min
GOLDEN REACTION: Nate Schmidt Reflects on USA Hockey's Gold Medals in Milan
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe are joined by Utah Mammoth Defenseman Nate Schmidt to reflect on Team USA's gold medals in men's and women's ice hockey. Schmidt's instant reaction to USA winning gold. How winning gold will impact youth hockey in the United States. What did Johnny Gaudreau mean to USA Hockey? Schmidt explains the brotherhood of USA Hockey. Aside from hockey, what Olympic sport would Schmidt compete in? What will it take for the Mammoth to make the playoffs? What will it be like to have Logan Cooley healthy? Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
February 19 · 29 min
GOING FOR GOLD: Can USA Hockey Win it All in Milan?
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe reflect on USA Hockey's performance in Milan and what it will take for both teams to win gold. USA Women's Hockey make Olympic history. Why 'The Boys of 80' is a must watch. 'Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, eh Leon?' Auston Matthews needs to play his best hockey for the U.S. to win gold. Why Clayton Keller should remain in the lineup for Team USA. Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X and Instagram @NHLUtah.
February 11 · 1 hr 7 min
CAPTAIN AMERICA: Can Auston Matthews Lead Team USA to Gold at the Olympics?
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss their thoughts on Auston Matthews being named captain of Team USA & what to expect from Clayton Keller at the Olympics. Reviewing the success of the NHL's Four Nations tournament. What will Clayton Keller's role be in Milan? Why the U.S. made a mistake adding JT Miller to the roster. Why was Auston Matthews named captain? What to expect from the Mammoth when the NHL resumes. Follow Cole Bagley on X & Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on X & Instagram @NHLUtah.
February 4 · 32 min
Did The Refs Get It Right? Why Evander Kane Got Away With Tripping Mammoth Forward Barrett Hayton
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss how Evander Kane got away with tripping Utah Mammoth forward Barrett Hayton + why the game against the Detroit Red Wings is so important. Why does Wolfey dislike Sidney Crosby so much? How the Utah Mammoth have matured this season. How a simplified approach helped Utah's power play. A lesson in agitating your opponents from Evander Kane Why Utah needs to finish strong against the Detroit Red Wings. Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on Instagram @NHLUtah.
January 15 · 40 min
Don't Whistle While They Work: Utah Mammoth Players Address Whistling at Delta Center
Utah Hockey Podcast Co-Hosts Cole Bagley & Michael Wolfe discuss the Utah Mammoth player's response to the whistling at Delta Center + Dylan Guenther & Jack McBain spark explosive night against Maple Leafs. What's with the whistling at Delta Center? Clayton Keller & Lawson Crouse address whistling. Line changes spark explosive performance against Toronto. What should the 2027 Winter Classic jersey look like? Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on Instagram @NHLUtah.