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Utah Mammoth look to fill void after trading JJ Peterka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:36 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Utah Mammoth look to fill void after trading JJ Peterka

Summary

The Utah Mammoth have traded JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins for two first-round picks. Peterka, who registered 25 goals and 22 assists last season, did not meet playoff expectations. To address the gap left by his departure, the Mammoth have acquired Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee, both veterans with consistent scoring records. Young prospect Tij Iginla also enters training camp, aiming to secure a roster spot and continue his goal-scoring momentum.

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By the Numbers

•JJ Peterka was traded to the Bruins on Draft Day.
•Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee joined the Mammoth in free agency.
•Tij Iginla scored 48 goals in the WHL last season.
•Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong is focused on playoff aspirations.
•Trocheck and Lee offer experienced scoring options for the upcoming season.

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3:36 PMYahoo Sports — How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka?

What they're saying

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On June 25, 2025, the Utah Mammoth swung for the fences by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. To get the young winger, the Mammoth departed with fan favorite Josh Doan. In a previous article, the Lead discussed which team won that trade. It’s safe to say Buffalo did. Doan went on to have […] The post How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka? appeared first on The Lead.
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