A key defenseman for the Utah Mammoth will sit out the early part of the upcoming season after undergoing shoulder surgery, the team confirmed just before releasing its opening-night roster. The injury is expected to keep the player out for four to six months, creating a notable absence for the franchise as it begins its campaign. With the defenseman’s return uncertain until mid-season, the Mammoth will need to adjust its lineup and depth chart accordingly. The announcement follows a period of roster finalization, leaving questions about how the team will manage without its experienced blueliner.

The Utah Mammoth will be without a former first-round pick for much of the 2026-27 season. Shortly before the team announced its opening-night roster for the upcoming campaign, the Mammoth announced that defenseman Maveric Lamoureux will miss the next four to six months due to shoulder surgery. Because of the shoulder surgery, Lamoureux’s 2026-27 season […]