In a major coup for the Utah Mammoth, the team has secured the services of highly touted defenseman John Marino with an eye-watering eight-year, $54 million contract. The 29-year-old blueliner, who has already established himself as a top-four defenseman in the league, will join the Mammoth in time for the 2027-28 season, bringing a wealth of experience and skill to the team's blue line. With an average annual value of $6.75 million, Marino's deal is one of the most lucrative in the league, and it's clear that the Mammoth are making a statement of intent with this signing. As the team looks to build on their recent successes, the addition of Marino is expected to be a major boost to their playoff hopes.

John Marino signed an eight-year, $54 million contract with the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $6.75 million and begins with the 2027-28 season. The 29-year-old defenseman ...