The Utah Mammoth announced the signing of Caleb Desnoyers to his three-year entry-level deal. The fourth overall pick from 2025 had 78 points in 45 games with the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL this year. It will be interesting to see how the Mammoth decide to use him for the balance of the campaign considering they’re likely to reach the postseason.
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The New Jersey Devils indicated that defenceman Brett Pesce may not return this season, according to Amanda Stein. Pesce has been out for three weeks with a lower-body injury and had only played 37 of the 61 games leading up to the injury in what has been a forgettable season for him and the franchise. It does provide minutes security for notable fantasy options like Simon…