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Bruins Acquire Peterka, Trade 2026 First-Rounder

6/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Boston Bruins acquired forward J.J. Peterka from Utah Mammoth.
Boston gave Utah the No. 23 2026 first-round pick and a 2028 pick (Florida), with a clause to swap an unprotected 2029 pick if the 2028 pick lands in the top ten.
Peterka posted 25-22-47 in 82 games for Utah in 2025-26 and joins Boston’s top-six forward group under coach Marco Sturm on a five-year, $38.5 million contract worth $7.7 million AAV through 2029-30.

History

Historical Context

The 2004-05 NHL lockout cancelled the season, ending after a 310-day stoppage when owners ratified a new collective bargaining agreement on July 22 2005. That agreement reshaped league finances and contract structures. Now, under coach Marco Sturm, the Boston Bruins trade for forward J.J. Peterka from the Utah Mammoth, giving up future first-round picks to secure a top-six forward through 2030.

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Story summary

Boston Bruins acquired forward J.J. Peterka from Utah Mammoth.
Boston gave Utah the No. 23 2026 first-round pick and a 2028 pick (Florida), with a clause to swap an unprotected 2029 pick if the 2028 pick lands in the top ten.
Peterka posted 25-22-47 in 82 games for Utah in 2025-26 and joins Boston’s top-six forward group under coach Marco Sturm on a five-year, $38.5 million contract worth $7.7 million AAV through 2029-30.

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