What Happened
The Utah Mammoth has officially matched the offer sheet submitted by the New Jersey Devils for forward Barrett Hayton. Hayton has signed a contract with the Mammoth for the upcoming season, agreeing to a salary of $4.775 million.
By matching the offer sheet, the Mammoth retain the rights to Hayton and prevent him from joining the Devils. The Devils had extended the offer sheet in an attempt to acquire the player, but the Mammoth exercised their right to match it.
This decision by the Utah Mammoth means they will have Hayton on their roster for the next season at the agreed-upon salary. The New Jersey Devils will now need to explore other options to improve their team, as their pursuit of Hayton has concluded.
Key Facts
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The Utah Mammoth matched the offer sheet for Barrett Hayton.
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The New Jersey Devils had extended the offer sheet to Barrett Hayton.
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Barrett Hayton signed with the Utah Mammoth.
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Hayton's contract with the Mammoth is for $4.775 million for the next season.
