McBain has two more weeks of training camp, including exhibition games, to continue to prove himself ahead of Utah’s opening night at the Delta Center on Oct. 8 against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Utah Hockey Club's Jack McBain (22) returns to the bench after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh.

Suddenly, McBain is not too strapped for cash, either. The 25-year-old center agreed to a five-year, $21.25 million contract ($4.25 million average annual value) with Utah on Monday.

McBain will count $4.25 million against the salary cap through the 2029-30 NHL season on the deal announced Monday.