[NLL] Colorado Mammoth Finalize 2025-26 Roster; Acquired Star Andrew Kew Highlights Offensive Overhaul
General Manager Brad Self bets on “new look” firepower; Veteran Will Malcom swaps numbers as rookies make the cut.
(Denver, CO = Won Jeong) – The Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have officially locked in their personnel for the upcoming campaign, announcing the organization’s regular season roster for the 2025-26 season on Monday. With the league mandate set at 21 active players and four practice squad members, Mammoth General Manager Brad Self and his front office have assembled a squad that blends championship pedigree with an infusion of high-end rookie talent and aggressive offseason acquisitions. The headline of this year’s roster construction is undoubtedly the revamped offense, as management has opted for a “new look” of firepower up front anchored by the blockbuster acquisition of veteran forward Andrew Kew. Acquired via trade from the Georgia Swarm, Kew has wasted no time acclimatizing to the altitude, proving electric throughout the preseason with seven goals, including a standout five-goal performance in a Week 3 victory over the Toronto Rock. Fans can expect Kew to play a pivotal role alongside returning star Ryan Lee and newly acquired forward Dylan McIntosh, who joined via trade from the Vancouver Warriors.
The 2025-26 squad also features a significant youth movement with several fresh faces making their NLL debuts, including Braedon Saris, the 5th overall pick in the 2025 Entry Draft, Connor Nock, the 10th overall pick who will shore up the defense, and Matthew Paolatto, selected 44th overall to secure the faceoff specialist role. As of Monday, the roster breakdown includes nine forwards, 12 defensemen, one faceoff specialist, and three goaltenders. While the core is set, the Mammoth will begin the season with a few absences as defenseman Brett Craig and rookie Ari Stevens start on the Injured Reserve list, while defenseman TJ Comizio has been placed on the Protected Player List. Additionally, rookie forward Jameson Bucktooth and rookie goaltender Kaleb Martin will begin on the Practice Player List. In other roster news, fans should note a key aesthetic change on the floor as forward Will Malcom has officially switched his jersey number from #2 to #4. The team enters the season with a mix of elite scoring and size up front, a defense anchored by Captain Robert Hope, and Dillon Ward remaining as the primary netminder, all aiming to return to championship form.
