Bruins, Mammoth Nearing JJ Peterka Trade
The Boston Bruins have acquired forward JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for two first-round draft picks.
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The brief
The Boston Bruins have finalized a trade with the Utah Mammoth to acquire forward JJ Peterka. As part of the agreement, the Bruins have sent their 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional 2028 first-round pick to the Mammoth. This acquisition means the Bruins will not participate in the first round of the 2026 draft.
Coverage from outlets including NHL.com, The Boston Globe, and ESPN confirms the transaction. Reports emphasize that Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney sought to add scoring talent to the roster. Public statements from the team indicate that Peterka has expressed enthusiasm regarding the move.
Market attention is now shifting toward remaining draft activity and other roster adjustments. While the Bruins have concluded this deal, coverage from SNY indicates that the New York Rangers remain in discussions involving Ducks forward Mason McTavish. Further personnel movements across the league are expected as the 2026 draft continues.
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Quick answers
What did the Bruins give up for JJ Peterka?
The Bruins traded their 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional 2028 first-round pick.
Will the Bruins participate in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft?
No, coverage confirms that after this trade, the Bruins will not pick in the first round of the 2026 draft.
Who else is involved in NHL trade rumors?
According to reports from SNY, the New York Rangers remain in the mix regarding Ducks forward Mason McTavish.
Coverage (26)
- Peterka views Bruins as ‘awesome fit’ after trade from Mammoth NHL.com · 140d ago
- What JJ Peterka Will Add to the Bruins’ Roster, ‘He’s Got an Elite Shot’ NHL.com · 140d ago
- Bruins' JJ Peterka trade might actually be a bad sign Yahoo Sports · 140d ago
- The Wild just watched a Central Division rival get their center Gone Puck Wild · 141d ago
- Ducks address the future, not the present, on Day 1 of NHL Draft The New York Times · 141d ago
- Rangers remain in the mix for Ducks' Mason McTavish: report SNY · 141d ago
- St. Louis Blues Acquire Young Ducks Star in Draft Night Shocker Yahoo Sports · 141d ago
- McTavish traded to Blues by Ducks for 2 1st-round picks in 2026 Draft NHL.com · 141d ago
- Bruins’ GM Don Sweeney fills part of wish list with J.J. Peterka Boston Herald · 141d ago
- Don Sweeney Explains Bruins Decision Trade For JJ Peterka In NESN Interview Yahoo Sports · 141d ago
- Bruins trade two first-round draft picks for Utah forward JJ Peterka WMUR · 141d ago
- New Bruins forward ‘super pumped’ to join team after trade from Utah Yahoo Sports · 141d ago
- Bruins reportedly finalizing trade for speedy wing JJ Peterka Audacy · 141d ago
- Peterka traded to Bruins by Mammoth for 2 1st-round picks NHL.com · 141d ago
- NHL Trade Grades for Bruins-Mammoth Deal for JJ Peterka Bleacher Report · 141d ago
- CONFIRMED: The Bruins trading 23rd Overall pick, 2028 1st for JJ Peterka Stanley Cup of Chowder · 141d ago
- GM Don Sweeney wanted to add scoring talent, so the Bruins swung a pricey deal for winger JJ Peterka The Boston Globe · 141d ago
- Bruins Will Not Pick In First-Round 2026 NHL Draft After Trade Yahoo Sports · 141d ago
- Utah Mammoth set to trade forward JJ Peterka to Boston Bruins The New York Times · 141d ago
- The Bruins trade pick No. 23 and a conditional 2028 first-rounder for JJ Peterka. Follow live updates from the NHL Draft. The Boston Globe · 141d ago
- Bruins Acquire JJ Peterka from Utah Mammoth NHL.com · 141d ago
- Bruins finalizing deal to acquire F Peterka from Mammoth TSN · 141d ago
- Bruins acquiring JJ Peterka in trade with Mammoth Sportsnet.ca · 141d ago
- JJ Peterka Reportedly Traded to Bruins Ahead of 2026 NHL Draft, Mammoth's Return Revealed Bleacher Report · 141d ago
- JJ Peterka acquired by Bruins from Mammoth, sources say ESPN · 141d ago
- Bruins, Mammoth Nearing JJ Peterka Trade NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com · 141d ago
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