Maple Leafs Acquire Matias Maccelli

Player Profile & Background

Name: Matias Maccelli
Date of Birth: Oct 14, 2000 (Age 24)

Birthplace: Turku, Finland; of Finnish-American and Italian heritage
Position: Left Wing (also plays right wing), shoots left
Height / Weight: 5′11″, ~185 lb (84 kg)

Draft & Contract History
Drafted: 4th round, 98th overall in 2019 by Arizona Coyotes
Contract: Signed a three-year deal in July 2023 with a cap hit of $3.425M per season

Playing Style
Skillset: A dynamic “dangler” and playmaker — agile with strong puck handling
Two-way game: Contributes offensively while maintaining solid defensive responsibility

Career Progression
Junior & Early Professional
Excelled in Finland’s Liiga with Ilves: 13 G, 30 P in 42 games during the 2019–20 season
Dominated with Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) in 2020–21: 57 points in 47 games

NHL Breakthrough
Made NHL debut with Arizona in 2022–23: 11 goals, 49 points in 64 games, earning a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team
Followed up in 2023–24 with 17 goals, 57 points over 82 games

Now in Utah
After Arizona relocated and rebranded as the Utah Mammoth, Maccelli transitioned with the team for the 2024–25 season
2024–25 Stats: 55 GP, 8 goals, 10 assists, 18 points, –13 plus/minus

Note:
He faced a challenging midseason stretch, sitting as a healthy scratch for 13 straight games—though coach André Tourigny praised his professionalism and energy upon return

Outlook with the Mammoth
Skill Upside: Maccelli’s creativity and agility remain his greatest strengths; he’ll aim to rediscover form as a top-six option.
Role Adjustment: This season highlighted areas for growth—mainly consistency and engagement in all zones.
Opportunity Ahead: Proving himself in a fresh market, he could cement a core role in Utah’s next chapter.

Bottom Line:
Matias Maccelli is a talented playmaker with proven offensive instincts and size. Now in Utah, he’s aiming to rebound from a tough season and reassert himself as a reliable NHL contributor. His success will depend on consistency, accountability, and full engagement with the team’s new identity.