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Bruins Acquire Speed: JJ Peterka Heads to Boston
27 Jun
Summary
- The Utah Mammoth are trading forward JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins.
- Peterka scored 25 goals and 22 assists in 82 games last season.
- He has four years left on a contract worth $7.7 million annually.
The Utah Mammoth is preparing to send forward JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins, according to anonymous league sources discussing ongoing talks. The specifics of the return package remain undisclosed.
Peterka, a 24-year-old left-shot forward, brings a significant upgrade in speed and skill to the Bruins' wing. Last season, he recorded 25 goals and 22 assists across 82 games.
He is currently under contract for four more years with an annual salary of $7.7 million. Peterka was initially selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
The Sabres traded Peterka to the Mammoth on June 26, 2025, in exchange for Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring. His acquisition may influence the Bruins' decisions regarding the potential re-signing of Viktor Arvidsson.
Arvidsson, who played on the second line's right wing alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Pavel Zacha during the 2025-26 season, is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
