Overview

• Insider Frank Seravalli reports Cooley’s camp declined an extension before the 2025–26 season.
• The proposed eight-year deal carried a $9.6 million AAV through 2033–34 and would have surpassed Mikhail Sergachev’s $8.5 million as Utah’s top salary.
• Neither the Mammoth nor Cooley’s representatives have publicly confirmed the offer or explained the decision.
• Cooley enters the final season of his entry-level contract and projects to be a restricted free agent next summer.
• He produced 25 goals and 60–65 points in 75 games last season, reinforcing his standing as a key part of Utah’s core.