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Utah Mammoth Acquire JJ Peterka From Buffalo Sabres

Locked into a five-year extension, JJ Peterka immediately injects top-six scoring into Utah’s roster on the eve of the NHL Draft.

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Overview

  • On June 25, the Mammoth acquired 23-year-old forward JJ Peterka from Buffalo in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan.
  • Peterka, fresh off a career-high 27 goals and 68 points in 77 games, finalized a five-year, $38.5 million contract extension with Utah.
  • Buffalo picks up Kesselring, a 25-year-old right-shot defenseman who posted 29 points last season, and 23-year-old Josh Doan, who recorded 19 points in 51 games.
  • Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said the additions will fortify Buffalo’s competitiveness as the franchise works to end its 14-year playoff drought.
  • Both teams hold top-ten selections in Friday’s NHL Draft, giving Utah new firepower up front and Buffalo fresh pieces for its ongoing rebuild.