"And I think JJ was a great player for us, obviously, to get two first rounders for him.
It's a great value.
One first rounder allowed us to go get one of the goaltenders we've been hunting for the last few years, and then I think with the other pick, it allows us to have some ability to make some bigger deals down the stretch with another first rounder in the bank," said Armstrong.
The Mammoth general manager added that Cossa has accumulated sufficient experience in the American Hockey League to comfortably transition into a significant role for Utah next season.
"You look at his work in the [AHL] over the last few years, he's at the point where he's accumulated enough games in the [AHL], and his age is absolutely perfect.
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And now he's going to have that opportunity to take that next step," said Armstrong.
Armstrong expressed high confidence that the young goaltender would become a cornerstone player for the franchise moving forward.
"I feel like he was a goaltender that we moved toward, and he has a chance to really step in here and be a huge piece of our club next year," said Armstrong.
Bruins General Manager's Perspective
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney praised Peterka's elite shooting ability and speed, noting that the forward can play both wings and excel in multiple line combinations.
"Speed and skill. He's got an elite shot," said Sweeney.
