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Nick Schmaltz

Center · Utah Mammoth

2014 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 20 (#20) — Chicago Blackhawks

Next Game

Mon, Apr 27 · 9:30 PM ET vs Golden Knights

ESPN, CBC, Sportsnet, SN360,
TVAS, Utah16, Scripps Sports

Age 306'0"184 lbsShoots RightMadison, USA

Current Season

GP

82

Goals

33

Assists

41

Points

74

+/-

+17

S%

16.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 24vs VGK011+2019:26
Apr 21@ VGK000+1321:19
Apr 19@ VGK000-3318:56
Apr 16vs STL000-2118:15
Apr 14vs WPG202-1821:21

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.85M

Total Value

$40.95M

Expires

7 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

10-team no-trade list · added No Move Clause to final year of contract as part of extension on March 11, 2026

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
Schmaltz Inks 8-Year Mammoth Deal

Nick Schmaltz locks in his Utah future with an eight-year extension that screams commitment to the Mammoth. This deal quiets trade whispers and solidifies the top-six core GMs covet in a desert franchise on the rise. Utah front office moves fast to keep their sniper amid playoff pushes.

Utah Mammoth
Game Recap
NHL Now: Last Night's Playoff Clinchers

The Bruins lock up the East's top wild card with a shutout stunner over the Devils, as Pastrnak hits 100 points and Swayman stones them cold. Utah's Mammoth snag the West's first wild-card dance floor spot by toppling Winnipeg, with Schmaltz lighting the lamp twice and Keller extending his franchise-record streak. Philly's rookie Bonk dazzles in his debut while Michkov piles up points in a statement win versus Montreal, setting up intriguing first-round fireworks across the bracket.

Utah MammothBoston Bruins
Playoffs
Utah Snags First Wild Card - Jets Stunned

Utah grabs the first wild card spot in the West with a gritty win over Winnipeg, as Clayton Keller stretches his franchise-record point streak to nine games. Nick Schmaltz lights the lamp twice, while Logan Cooley chips in a goal and helper to fuel the Mammoth's push. This victory locks in their postseason dance and keeps the pressure on the Pacific pack with just days left in the regular season.

Utah MammothVancouver Canucks
Game Recap
Schmaltz' Two Goals Clinch Mammoth WC1 vs Jets

Nick Schmaltz scores twice to propel the Mammoth to a clincher over the Jets, locking the West's first Wild Card spot. This performance cements Utah's playoff entry and has coaches plotting first-round strategies already. The Jets' effort notwithstanding, Utah emerges with the edge in a game that defined seasons.

Utah Mammoth
Game Recap
Jets Battle but Bow 5-3 to Mammoth in Utah

The Jets show plenty of backbone on the road in Utah but come up short in a 5-3 defeat that stings. Players admit postgame that their push exposed some Mammoth cracks worth exploiting later. This loss leaves Winnipeg scrambling while handing Utah a timely boost toward the playoffs.

Utah Mammoth
News
Schmaltz Lights Lamp on Power Play

Schmaltz cashes in his second with a PPG that shifts the game's gravity. Power-play wizards like him thrive under pressure, and front offices know it when they see it live. McTavish's tally pairs perfectly, raising stakes in a battle that could define divisional standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nick Schmaltz's stats this season?
Nick Schmaltz has 33 goals and 41 assists for 74 points in 82 games this season.
What team does Nick Schmaltz play for?
Nick Schmaltz is a forward for the Utah Mammoth.
What is Nick Schmaltz's contract?
Nick Schmaltz has a cap hit of $5.85M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Nick Schmaltz drafted?
Nick Schmaltz was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks in Round 1, Pick 20 (20 overall).
Where is Nick Schmaltz from?
Nick Schmaltz is 30 years old and was born in Madison, USA.