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Bruins land JJ Peterka from Utah Mammoth in multi-pick deal
sportsnhl24 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).

Larkin on the Move? Contenders Eye Detroit’s Captain
sportsnhl1 month ago

Larkin on the Move? Contenders Eye Detroit’s Captain

Dylan Larkin has a full no-trade clause, and while he hasn’t publicly named a destination, reports say he provided teams on his approved list; multiple franchises—led by the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars—are viewed as strong fits, with trade talk centering on swaps of centers, prospects, and draft picks as Detroit balances cap and contingency options.

Capitals pivot to a younger era after bold deadline moves
sportsnhl4 months ago

Capitals pivot to a younger era after bold deadline moves

After trading John Carlson and Nic Dowd at the 2026 NHL trade deadline, the Washington Capitals are embracing a transition toward a younger core and asset-building, with only Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson remaining from the 2018 Cup team. GM Chris Patrick says the goal is a playoff-caliber team every year, but the club will use added first-round picks and strong cap space (about $36.6 million) to acquire talent in the near future. The team also added Liljegren and Kampf to fill gaps while focusing on next season and beyond, currently seven points behind Pittsburgh for third in the Metro and six behind Boston for a wild-card spot. Tankathon puts the Capitals’ 2026 draft odds as high as second overall, reflecting the moves’ impact on the franchise’s direction.