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Bruins Welcome JJ Peterka, Targetting an Elite Shot to Elevate Offense
sports14 days ago

Bruins Welcome JJ Peterka, Targetting an Elite Shot to Elevate Offense

Boston acquired forward JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth in a draft-night deal that sent the Bruins’ 2026 first-round pick (23rd overall) and Florida’s 2028 first-round selection to Utah. The 24-year-old, known for an elite shot and positional versatility (can play both wings and contribute on the power play and at 5-on-5), is expected to bolster Boston’s offense and could pair with David Pastrnak as part of a rising Bruins core alongside Lukas Reichel; his German national-team ties and Karl Sturm/McIlvane connections figure into the move as Boston looks to a fresh start and higher ceiling.

via NHL.com|
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Bruins land Peterka in two-pick deal that reshapes futures
sports15 days ago

Bruins land Peterka in two-pick deal that reshapes futures

JJ Peterka was traded from the Utah Mammoth to the Boston Bruins for the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional first-round pick in 2028; Utah then moved the 23rd pick to Detroit for goaltender Sebastian Cossa. Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong said the move creates room for younger players and adds future flexibility, while Bruins GM Don Sweeney said Peterka's speed, elite shot and versatility will bolster the lineup. Peterka, 24, had 47 points (25 goals, 22 assists) in 82 games this season and has four seasons left on a $38.5 million contract. Cossa posted strong AHL numbers and could become an RFA on July 1.

via NHL.com|
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Bruins land JJ Peterka from Utah Mammoth in multi-pick deal
sportsnhl15 days ago

Bruins land JJ Peterka from Utah Mammoth in multi-pick deal

Boston acquires forward JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for the Bruins’ 2026 first-round pick (23rd overall) and Florida’s 2028 first-round pick, with a potential swap to Boston’s unprotected 2029 first-round pick if Florida’s 2028 pick lands in the top 10. Peterka, 24, played 82 games for Utah in 2025-26 with 25 goals and 22 assists, and has career highs of 68 points (Buffalo, 2024-25) and 50 points (2023-24). He has 320 NHL games with 92 goals and 105 assists, and has represented Germany at the Olympics and World Championships. Drafted by Buffalo in 2020 (34th overall).

via NHL.com|
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Bruins Poised for JJ Peterka Upgrade in Draft-Night Blockbuster
sports15 days ago

Bruins Poised for JJ Peterka Upgrade in Draft-Night Blockbuster

The Boston Bruins are reportedly nearing a draft-night trade to acquire winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth, with Boston sending Utah its 2026 first-round pick (23rd overall) and a 2028 first-round pick. Peterka, who spent last season in Utah after a stint with the Sabres, could bolster Boston’s top-six and reconnect with playmakers like Pastrnak, marking a potential major upgrade despite past limited minutes in Utah.

via NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com|
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Bruins' top-10 dream fades as Maple Leafs win lottery
sports2 months ago

Bruins' top-10 dream fades as Maple Leafs win lottery

Boston went into the NHL Draft Lottery with a 58.1% chance to land Toronto’s 2026 first-round pick, but the Maple Leafs won and retained the pick, denying the Bruins a top-10 selection. The likely payout for Boston is Toronto’s unprotected 2028 first-round pick (barring any 2027-pick top-10 twists), a long-term asset rather than immediate help as the Bruins navigate their core’s prime years.

via Boston.com|
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Bruins weigh captaincy as offseason moves loom
sports2 months ago

Bruins weigh captaincy as offseason moves loom

Breakup day showed Boston navigating a captainless season with Pastrnak, McAvoy and Lindholm serving as leaders; the team is weighing whether to appoint a captain, has over $16 million in cap space to keep Viktor Arvidsson and Andrew Peeke, and must decide on potential upgrades while McAvoy faces an in-person hearing for a discipline incident. James Hagens heads to Worlds to build pro experience, and Boston is looking to build on its playoff push with a deeper pipeline and possible top-6/7 draft picks this summer.

via Boston.com|
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Bruins' Game 4 collapse: Swayman's bench outburst as Buffalo routs Boston 6-1
sports2 months ago

Bruins' Game 4 collapse: Swayman's bench outburst as Buffalo routs Boston 6-1

Boston was routed 6-1 by Buffalo in Game 4, falling behind 3-1 in the series as starting goalie Jeremy Swayman was pulled after yielding six goals on 29 shots and was seen shouting at teammates from the bench; Joonas Korpisalo stopped all six shots in relief. The loss caps Boston's worst home playoff stretch in decades and leaves the Bruins facing a steep uphill climb to extend the series.

via RMNB|
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Sabres pull off late-four-goal surge to stun Bruins in Game 1
sports2 months ago

Sabres pull off late-four-goal surge to stun Bruins in Game 1

Buffalo erased a 2-0 deficit in the third, scoring three goals in a 4:34 span to beat Boston 4-3 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Tage Thompson scored twice and assisted, Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist, and Mattias Samuelsson netted the go-ahead goal as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 17 shots for the Sabres, who returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2011. Boston got goals from Pastrnak (1g, 2a), Morgan Geekie (1g, 1a) and Elias Lindholm (1g), with Pastrnak's late goal making it 4-3, but Buffalo held on after the Bruins failed to win the ensuing face-off.

via NHL.com|
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