The Boston Bruins acquired forward JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth on Friday night, June 26, 2026, during the first round of the NHL Draft in exchange for two first-round selections.
Boston sent its No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 draft and a conditional, top-10 protected 2028 first-round draft pick originally belonging to the Florida Panthers to complete the transaction.
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Utah subsequently traded the newly acquired No. 23 selection to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night to obtain 23-year-old goaltender Sebastian Cossa.
Peterka's Performance and Contract
Peterka recorded 47 points, consisting of 25 goals and 22 assists, while appearing in all 82 regular-season games for Utah during the 2025-26 season before going scoreless in six playoff games.
The German winger has four seasons remaining on a five-year, $38.5 million contract carrying an average annual value of $7.7 million that he originally signed with Utah last year.
Mammoth General Manager's Perspective
Mammoth general manager Bill Armstrong stated that the trade opens up offensive opportunities for younger players while providing future asset flexibility and addressing their goaltending situation.
"We've got some really good, younger players coming and I felt like we had to create a little bit of room for them in some areas and some offensive situations," said Armstrong.
Armstrong indicated that securing two first-round picks for Peterka offered excellent value, helping the team land a targeted goaltender while adding another premium asset for potential future moves.
