Olli Maatta - NHL News & Rumors

Stuck in press box Maatta was scratched for the 16th consecutive game in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Maatta returned from an upper-body injury Dec. 12 versus the Kraken and played in three straight games. Since then, he's been sat in favor of Nick DeSimone. As long as the Mammoth's defense stays healthy, it'll be tough for Maatta to carve out a full-time role. Even an injury may not open a door if the team opts to bring up Dmitri Simashev or Maveric Lamoureux for a look with the big club. Maatta has just one assist with nine shots on net and 16 blocked shots over 19 outings this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up against Kraken Maatta (upper body) will return to action versus Seattle on Friday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Maatta has played in just one of the Mammoth's last 17 contests, registering a mere 12:06 of ice time in that clash with the Sharks. Overall, the veteran blueliner has generated a lone point in his 16 outings this year, so his return to the lineup is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Maatta (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Maatta wasn't an option for Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Montreal due to an injury. He has played in only one of Utah's last nine games, but it is unclear how much of that stretch was due to being a healthy scratch. In any event, he will likely miss additional time after being moved to the IR list. Maatta has one assist, seven shots on goal and 12 blocked shots across 16 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Maatta (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's clash against Montreal, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.

Impact Although Maatta has been ruled out for Wednesday, the 31-year-old was described by head coach Andre Tourigny as a little banged up, so perhaps Maatta won't be on the shelf for long. That said, the Finnish defenseman isn't consistently in the lineup even when he's available -- Maatta was a healthy scratch in Utah's past three games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first assist Maatta notched an assist in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Blues.

Impact Maatta helped out on the second of Logan Cooley's three first-period goals. The helper was Maatta's first point in eight appearances this season. He started as a seventh defenseman early in the campaign, but he's moved into a more typical role on the third pairing since Sean Durzi (shoulder) exited the lineup. Maatta has added one shot on net, six blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while averaging 10:43 of ice time. When the Mammoth are at full health, he's unlikely to be in the lineup.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to return Maatta (undisclosed) was a full participant in Monday's practice, according to Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports.

Impact While Maatta won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings, he will be an option to play before the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign. He accounted for two goals, 16 assists, 70 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and 22 hits across 70 regular-season games in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Maatta (undisclosed) didn't participate in Saturday's practice and is day-to-day, Catherine Bogart of Utah's official site reports.

Impact Maatta is not expected to be out for long, but he probably won't be rushed back for preseason action. He compiled two goals, 16 assists, 70 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and 22 hits across 70 regular-season games in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Mammoth sign top prospects Simashev and But to their entry-level NHL contracts

The Utah Mammoth are bringing over two of their top prospects from Russia in time for next season

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Snags helper in win Maatta posted an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Stars.

Impact Maatta set up a Logan Cooley tally in the second period, the only one of Utah's five goals that came at even strength. This was Maatta's second helper in the last four contests. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to 17 points over 75 outings between Utah and Detroit in 2024-25, one off the point total he had in 72 games with the Red Wings a year ago. He's added 71 shots on net, 123 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating this season.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in win Maatta posted an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Stars.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First point since return Maatta notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact This was Maatta's second game back after missing two due to a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old blueliner ended a 10-game point drought with the secondary assist on Nick Bjugstad's empty-netter. Maatta is up to 16 points, 66 shots on net, 121 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 72 appearances between Utah and Detroit, and he's been a valuable bottom-four blueliner in his time with Utah.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Thursday Maatta (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Kings on Thursday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Maatta is currently mired in a 19-game goal drought in addition to a nine-game pointless streak going back to March 10 versus Toronto. Despite the recent slump, the 30-year-old defenseman could still reach the 20-point threshold after missing that mark last year. With Maatta back in action, Nick DeSimone figures to be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Tuesday Maatta (lower body) will not play Tuesday, Brogan Houston of Deseret News reports.

Impact Maatta was labeled a game-time decision by head coach Andre Tourigny earlier in the day. This will be Maatta's second straight absence, but it doesn't appear to be an overly serious injury he's dealing with. Nick DeSimone continues to fill in on the third pairing in place of Maatta, who will try to be ready for Thursday's game against the Kings.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Maatta (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's home meeting with the Flames, according to Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact Nick DeSimone will remain in the lineup If Maatta is unavailable against Calgary. Maatta has accounted for two goals, 15 points, 14 PIM, 61 shots on goal, 112 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 63 appearances this season.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Maatta (lower body) won't play against Chicago on Sunday.

Impact Maatta will miss at least one game after being injured in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to Florida. He has accounted for two goals, 15 points, 61 shots on net and 112 blocked shots in 63 appearances this season. Nick DeSimone will replace Maatta in Sunday's lineup.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Sunday Maatta (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Chicago on Sunday, according to Utah radio broadcaster Mike Folta.

Impact Maatta sustained an injury in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to Florida. He has generated two goals, 15 points, 61 shots on net and 112 blocked shots in 63 appearances this season. If Maatta can't play versus the Blackhawks, Nick DeSimone could draw back into Sunday's lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last 17 games.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury Maatta (lower body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Panthers.

Impact Maatta was injured in the second period and ruled out during the second intermission. It's unclear at this time if he'll miss more time beyond the end of Friday's game. If he can't suit up Sunday in Chicago, Nick DeSimone will likely take his place in the lineup.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Hockey Club signs goaltender Karel Vejmelka to the latest extension among veteran players

The Utah Hockey Club signed goaltender Karel Vejmelka to a five-year contract extension

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Utah Hockey Club signs defenseman Olli Maatta to a 3-year extension

The Utah Hockey Club has signed Olli Maatta to a three-year contract extension

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Agrees to three-year extension Maatta signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension with Utah on Monday.

Impact Maatta has two goals, 14 points, 55 shots on net, 108 blocked shots and 17 hits in 58 games between Utah and Detroit this season. The 30-year-old defender chose to stay with Utah through the 2027-28 campaign rather than test the market as an unrestricted free agent in the summer.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper Thursday Maatta logged an assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Maatta has gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games for the third time this season with an assist in each of the last two contests. He has yet to stretch a streak to three games in 2024-25. He's at 14 points, 52 shots on net, 108 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating across 57 appearances between Utah and Detroit this season. Maatta is playing in a bottom-four role on paper, though he has the defensive chops to handle heavier minutes based on the game situation.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist Tuesday Maatta provided an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Maatta helped out on Lawson Crouse's game-winning goal in the third period. The helper was Maatta's second point in the last 10 games. The 30-year-old is now in a third-pairing role after filling in as a top-four option for much of the season when Utah had more injuries on its blue line. Maatta is at 13 points, 52 shots on net, 108 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 56 appearances between Utah and Detroit in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with goal Maatta scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Maatta put a puck toward the net and it took a deflection in for his second goal of the campaign. The 30-year-old blueliner has earned four points across his last nine outings, though his role has shrunk a bit with Utah's blue line at its healthiest since early in the season. The Finn has 12 points, 49 shots on net, 102 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 51 appearances between Utah and Detroit this season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guenther scores late in overtime to lift Utah past Blue Jackets 3-2

Dylan Guenther scored with 33 seconds left in overtime to lift the Utah Hockey Club past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 for their second straight win

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets first goal of season Maatta scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Maatta broke a scoreless deadlock at 16:00 of the second period when his screened shot got through cleanly to surprise Connor Hellebuyck. The goal was Maatta's first of the season, and he's added three assists over nine outings in January. Overall, the 30-year-old blueliner has nine points, 40 shots on net, 88 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 43 appearances between Utah and Detroit.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Utah Mammoth sign top prospects Simashev and But to their entry-level NHL contracts

Utah Hockey Club signs goaltender Karel Vejmelka to the latest extension among veteran players

Utah Hockey Club signs defenseman Olli Maatta to a 3-year extension

Guenther scores late in overtime to lift Utah past Blue Jackets 3-2