The Utah Mammoth are bringing over two of their top prospects from Russia in time for next season, signing defenseman Dmitri Simashev and forward Daniil But to three-year entry-level contracts. General manager Bill Armstrong announced the deals,

The Utah Mammoth announced today the signing of defenseman Dmitri Simashev to a three-year, entry-level contract.

The Utah Mammoth have signed Russian prospect Dmitry Simashev to a three-year entry-level contract. He’ll play in the Mammoth organization next season, though it remains to be determined whether that will be in the NHL, the AHL or a bit of both.