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.