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Bruins acquire JJ Peterka from Mammoth before NHL Draft

ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:34 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Bruins acquire JJ Peterka from Mammoth before NHL Draft

Summary

The Boston Bruins traded for forward JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth just before the 2026 NHL Draft. In return, the Mammoth received two first-round draft picks, one for 2026 and another for 2028 with top-10 protection. Peterka, who struggled in Utah, recorded 25 goals and 47 points last season. The trade positions the Bruins to strengthen their roster following a first-round playoff exit. Analysts have given the Bruins a grade of B- for the trade, citing the high cost, while the Mammoth received a grade of B+ for acquiring valuable draft assets.

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Market Watch

•Bruins acquire JJ Peterka from Mammoth before the 2026 NHL Draft
•Mammoth receive two first-round picks in the deal
•Peterka scored 25 goals and had 47 points last season
•Bruins looking to rebound from a first-round playoff exit
•Analysts grade Bruins B- and Mammoth B+ for the trade

Latest Updates

12:47 AMESPN NHL — Sources: Bruins get winger Peterka via Mammoth
11:34 PMYahoo Sports — JJ Peterka trade grades: Who won the Bruins and Mammoth deal?

What they're saying

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The Utah Mammoth have traded winger JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins one year after they traded for him, sources confirmed to ESPN.
— ESPN NHLby Greg Wyshynski