Marino commits long-term to Utah Mammoth with eight-year extension
Marino and Utah Mammoth agree to eight-year, $54 million contract extension.
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Utah Mammoth Contract Extensions
The Utah Mammoth signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension on July 21, 2026, recognizing him as a key long-term player for the franchise.
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