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Bruins Trade Two First-Round Picks for JJ Peterka

6/27/2026

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Bruins Acquire Peterka

Boston Bruins acquire forward JJ Peterka from Utah Mammoth, sending 2026 and 2028 first-round picks.
Peterka, 24, posted 25 goals, 22 assists and a plus-six rating in 82 games last season.
He spent four NHL seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, scoring 28 goals in 2023-24.
General manager Don Sweeney said the trade should boost Boston’s 272-goal attack, tied for 11th in 2025-26, and expects more moves before July.

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Canucks Draft

Gavin McKenna faces assault and disorderly-conduct charges after felony charge dropped, announcing his Penn State commitment on SportsCenter, rejecting offers from Michigan, Denver and Michigan State.
Vancouver Canucks selected Caleb Malhotra third overall, No. 3 pick since Henrik Sedin in 1999.
The Canucks will separate Caleb Malhotra from Manny Malhotra if a conflict arises.
The Florida Panthers entered the draft without a first-rounder after trading picks for Brady Tkachuk, to rebuild using second-round picks.

History

Historical Context

In June 1999, Vancouver used the second and third overall picks—secured by GM Brian Burke’s trade carousel—to draft twins Daniel (2nd) and Henrik Sedin (3rd), a move that anchored the team’s rise. Henrik’s 1,070 points over 1,330 games helped the Canucks reach the playoffs three straight seasons through 2004, exemplifying the era’s focus on elite scoring talent.

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Bruins Acquire Peterka

Boston Bruins acquire forward JJ Peterka from Utah Mammoth, sending 2026 and 2028 first-round picks.
Peterka, 24, posted 25 goals, 22 assists and a plus-six rating in 82 games last season.
He spent four NHL seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, scoring 28 goals in 2023-24.
General manager Don Sweeney said the trade should boost Boston’s 272-goal attack, tied for 11th in 2025-26, and expects more moves before July.

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