Utah Mammoth fans might be feeling the same way Dmitri Simashev felt after scoring the overtime winner on Saturday. Feeling like they were sleeping.

Dmitri Simashev always has a smile every time he’s on the ice. Whether he was down in Tucson last season in the AHL or in Salt Lake City with the Utah Mammoth, the defenseman was always in a positive mood and always willing to chat with anyone who came his way.

After years at the bottom of the standings prior to relocation, the Utah Mammoth have built an intriguing pipeline of prospects that could help accelerate their competitive timeline. Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive into the franchise's next wave of NHL talent.