One of the more interesting teams because they’re in a position to buy or sell. If they make the playoffs, it would be their first berth in franchise history and the first since 2020 as the Coyotes, which would create some great buzz in a new market. (Remember how raucous Seattle got when the Kraken made the cut?) On the other hand, they have a potential valuable trade chip in Nick Schmaltz. The Mammoth should be buyers but might wait a little longer to decide. A tough upcoming stretch (Florida, Carolina, Dallas, Detroit) might answer their dilemma.
