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Bruins Trade for JJ Peterka, Boost Speed with 47-Point Forward

6/27/2026

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Summary

Bruins Acquire Peterka

Boston Bruins acquired forward JJ Peterka from Utah on June 26, 2026, sending No. 23 2026 pick and a 2028 pick that is top-10 protected; if it lands in the top ten, Boston will instead send its 2029 unprotected pick.
Peterka posted 25 goals, 22 assists and 47 points and has a $38.5 million contract.
GM Marco Sturm said the trade adds speed to a team ranked 10th in goals per game.

Summary

Peterka Best-Forward

Peterka's family built a backyard rink in Buchbach, Germany, which will open this month.
He was named Best Forward at the 2023 IIHF World Championship after posting six goals and 12 points to help Germany win the silver medal.
His early short-track speed-skating training is credited for his explosive on-ice speed.
Boston’s German-player strategy also added winger Lukas Reichel from Vancouver earlier this year.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, Uwe Krupp netted the triple-overtime goal that completed the Colorado Avalanche’s 4-0 sweep of the Stanley Cup Final, delivering Denver its first major professional championship and marking the first German-trained player on a Cup-winning roster. His success spurred a German pipeline that the Boston Bruins now tap by signing prospects like Lukas Reichel and J.J. Peterka.

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Bruins Acquire Peterka

Boston Bruins acquired forward JJ Peterka from Utah on June 26, 2026, sending No. 23 2026 pick and a 2028 pick that is top-10 protected; if it lands in the top ten, Boston will instead send its 2029 unprotected pick.
Peterka posted 25 goals, 22 assists and 47 points and has a $38.5 million contract.
GM Marco Sturm said the trade adds speed to a team ranked 10th in goals per game.

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