How can the New Jersey Devils pivot after Utah Mammoth match Barrett Hayton's offer sheet?
The Utah Mammoth have matched a $4.775 million offer sheet for Barrett Hayton, forcing the New Jersey Devils to adjust their roster strategy.
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The Utah Mammoth officially matched the one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet extended to forward Barrett Hayton by the New Jersey Devils. As a result of matching the offer, Hayton remains with the Mammoth. Under league rules, he is now ineligible to be traded for one year.
Coverage from TSN, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, NHL.com, and Pucks and Pitchforks confirms the move and notes there are no hard feelings between the organizations regarding the transaction. Armstrong stated there is no animosity between the Mammoth and the Devils following the submission of the offer sheet. Attention now shifts to how the New Jersey Devils will pivot their roster management following the unsuccessful pursuit of Hayton.
Details regarding subsequent personnel decisions or alternative targets for the Devils have not yet been specified.
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Quick answers
What is the status of Barrett Hayton?
He remains with the Utah Mammoth for the upcoming season after they matched the Devils' offer sheet.
Can the Mammoth trade Hayton now?
No, he cannot be traded for one year following the decision to match the offer.
What was the value of the offer sheet?
The one-year offer sheet was valued at $4.775 million.
Coverage (6)
- How Will the Devils Pivot After Utah Matched the Offer Sheet for Barrett Hayton? All About The Jersey · 15h ago
- Armstrong: No hard feelings with Hayton, Devils over offer sheet TSN · 15h ago
- Barrett Hayton to stay with Mammoth, can't be traded for year ESPN · 15h ago
- Utah Mammoth Make Major Barrett Hayton Decision Following Devils' Offer Sheet Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- Mammoth match Hayton's 1-year, $4.775 million offer sheet from Devils NHL.com · 15h ago
- How can the New Jersey Devils pivot after Utah Mammoth match Barrett Hayton's offer sheet? Pucks and Pitchforks · 15h ago broke it first
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