When was Artem Duda called up to the NHL?

Artem Duda was recalled by the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Will Artem Duda play in the next Mammoth game?

It is not yet known if Duda will make his on-ice NHL debut during this current call-up.

Utah Mammoth Call Up Defenseman Artem Duda For First NHL Stint

The Utah Mammoth recalled defenseman Artem Duda from the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, marking the first NHL call-up of his career, according to The Hockey News. Duda was originally drafted in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Arizona Coyotes.

Who is Artem Duda and how did he earn the call-up?

Artem Duda earned his promotion after starting the 2026-27 AHL season with 3 points in 6 games, tying Zac Jones for the team lead in points among Tucson defensemen. The Hockey News reported that Duda also holds a plus-six rating, which is the best plus-minus on the Tucson squad. Last season, Duda produced 13 points in 27 games before suffering a season-ending injury that required knee surgery.

Regarding his recovery, Duda said in a report by The Hockey News, "I feel like I’m the strongest person I’ve ever been. Everything is good. The knee is good. I’m skating and playing physically. I just have to keep going like that."

The Hockey News noted that Duda's waiver-exempt status—meaning he does not have to clear waivers to return to the AHL—played a potential role in the team's decision to call him up over players like Zac Jones, who require waivers.

What other roster movements have the Mammoth made?

The Utah Mammoth placed forward Michael Carcone on injured reserve on Tuesday with an upper-body injury, per The Hockey News. Carcone has not played since an October 8 game against the Boston Bruins. Additionally, defenseman John Marino missed Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Nick DeSimone stepping into the lineup in his place. Alongside Duda, Ben McCartney was among the final cuts sent down from training camp.

How are the Utah Mammoth performing this season?

The Utah Mammoth enter their upcoming stretch with a 7-3-0 record and 14 points, placing them first in the Western/Central Division and fourth overall in the NHL standings, according to Elite Prospects.

Prior to Duda's call-up, the Utah Mammoth defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Monday night, October 19, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, as confirmed by NHL.com and ESPN. Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Kevin Stenlund, and Nate Schmidt each contributed a goal and an assist for Utah, with Schmaltz scoring his goal on the power play. Yamamoto also added a goal against Pittsburgh goaltender Arturs Silovs, according to an Official Utah Mammoth Website video breakdown. The victory followed a 6-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, where Edmonton's Connor McDavid recorded two goals and three assists.

When will Artem Duda play his first NHL game?

It remains unconfirmed whether Artem Duda will make his actual on-ice NHL debut during this current stint with the club, according to The Hockey News. The Utah Mammoth travel to Seattle to play the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday. Meanwhile, the AHL's Tucson Roadrunners face the Henderson Silver Knights in Nevada over the weekend, with Cal Thomas and Brandon Holt viewed as options to fill Duda's absence on the Tucson blue line.