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Mammoth Prospect Desnoyers Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Faces 12-Week Layoff

Delayed until November by the procedure, his season debut now hinges on a development path that remains unsettled.

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Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Caleb Desnoyers is selected as the fourth overall pick to the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Caleb Desnoyers is selected as the fourth overall pick to the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • General manager Bill Armstrong announced on August 14 that Desnoyers underwent wrist surgery and will miss about 12 weeks recovering.
  • The 18-year-old fourth overall pick is set to miss training camp and would not return until mid-November at the earliest.
  • Last season in the QMJHL, he amassed 84 points in 56 games and contributed 30 points in 19 playoff games to lead Moncton to a league title and earn playoff MVP honors.
  • Desnoyers has not signed his NHL entry-level contract, preserving options to play in the NHL, the NCAA or return to junior hockey for the coming season.
  • His recovery timeline could reshape the Mammoth’s development plans and delay his integration into the team’s roster.