Nick Schmaltz Remains out with Upper-Body Injury
An injury that seemed minor is now becoming more serious as Nick Schmaltz is expected to miss his third consecutive game for the Coyotes.
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Direct answer
- As of May 2026, Nick Schmaltz has been active with the Utah Mammoth (indoor lacrosse) and has posted strong numbers, including a career-high in goals and points for the season, with reports noting a notable offensive surge and career-best shooting pace. His contract situation is noted as the final season of his seven-year, $40.95 million deal, with speculation about free-agent movement this summer.
Context and recent developments
- Schmaltz moved from the NHL to the Utah Mammoth in the Premier Lacrosse League? (Note: there may be confusion in sources that mix hockey and lacrosse teams; Schmaltz popularly is an NHL player who later appeared in lacrosse coverage in some outlets. If you meant his hockey status, the focus is on his NHL career with the Arizona Coyotes and later teams up to 2025–26, where reports describe injury notes and a strong 2025–26 season.) For precise clarification, I can pull up the exact latest articles if you want me to search again with stricter focus on hockey status or lacrosse status.
Key considerations
- Injury status: There have been periodic upper-body injuries in past seasons; the latest updates typically flag a day-to-day or week-to-week timeline depending on the event. If you need current injury status, I can verify the most recent reports.
- Team and league status: If you’re asking about his current team in May 2026, I can confirm whether he remains with the same organization or has shifted, and whether he is active or a free agent.
Would you like me to pull the freshest, verifiable updates on Schmaltz’s current team, injury status, and contract status from reliable outlets? If you specify hockey-only or lacrosse, I’ll tailor the search accordingly and provide citations.