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Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 28
Sabres May Have Won Summer Blockbuster After All
The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth linked up for a blockbuster trade this past offseason. The Mammoth, looking for more top-six talent, acquired scoring winger JJ Peterka from the Sabres.
Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 7
Germany unveils men’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics
Deutschland has a good contingent heading over to Milan. On Wednesday, the German Ice Hockey Federation announced its men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 19
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 3-2 OT Loss to Sharks
Here we are again. Games 18, 19, and 20 have all had similar results for the Utah Mammoth. The Mammoth start slow, their opponent capitalizes, the team
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?
Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / November 4
Utah Mammoth Trio Has Quickly Become the Team’s Top Line
Every team in the NHL has a forward line that is expected to carry them offensively. For the Utah Mammoth, one trio in particular has exceeded expectations and are quickly becoming the team’s best line.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31
Five biggest surprises from first month of NHL season
This was supposed to be a long rebuilding year for the Penguins, but don't tell them that.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Sabres and Mammoth Both Benefitting From Peterka Trade 4 Months Later
Last summer, the Buffalo Sabres shipped disgruntled left-winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and left-winger Josh Doan.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 28
Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results
The NHL season is approaching the three-week mark, with most teams having played around 10 games. It’s still early, but we now have a meaningful sample size to start making some conclusions about the 2025-26 campaign.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 20
Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 3
Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.
Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / October 16
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 3-1 Win Over Flames
The Utah Mammoth returned to the Delta Center for their first regular-season game in Salt Lake City since April on Wednesday. It was a return that had the expected and unexpected throughout it.
Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
The Mammoth want to make the playoffs sooner rather than later
The Utah Mammoth entered this season with high expectations, seen by many as an ascendant young team with quality pieces all over the roster. Factor in the addition of a high-level goalscoring talent in JJ Peterka in a blockbuster trade over the offseason, and the conditions seemed ripe for a breakout in Utah’s second NHL season.
Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / October 5
How J.J. Peterka Could Transform Utah Mammoth’s Offense Right Away
The Utah Mammoth made several big splashes this offseason, notably including the announcement of the team’s permanent name, as well as the acquisition of winger J.J.
Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / September 22
What to Expect from the Newest Utah Mammoth Star This Season
On June 25th, 2025, the Utah Mammoth made a stunning move, in order to help bolster their up-and-coming roster. They traded Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan to the Buffalo Sabres for forward JJ Peterka.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 12
J.J. Peterka Might’ve Found His Forever Home in Utah
J.J. Peterka was in Spain when he got the call. For weeks, he had been in trade rumors after refusing to sign a deal with the Buffalo Sabres. Peterka was a restricted free agent, which gave him some control over where he could end up.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Sabres Turned Down Major Offers for Peterka Before Trade with Mammoth
The Buffalo Sabres’ decision to trade rising star JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth has sparked widespread debate, and now a little controversy after new revelations from NHL insider Frank Seravalli.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
The Mammoth made good use of their stockpiled assets acquiring Peterka
The Utah Mammoth are trying to build their status as a competitive team, and they’ve started doing so thanks to their effective use of assets within their own system.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 26
Trade grades: Mammoth win for Utah in acquiring JJ Peterka
Utah acquired budding star JJ Peterka from Buffalo Wednesday night in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 26
Maple Leafs were reportedly involved in JJ Peterka trade talks
The Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly involved in the sweepstakes for forward JJ Peterka, according to The Athletic’s James Mirtle. While it is unknown
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Peterka Signs Huge Extension After Being Traded to Mammoth
Following the late-night trade that sent JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth, it was revealed that the winger signed a long-term, big-money extension with the club.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Sabres send forward JJ Peterka to Mammoth for pair of players
The Utah Mammoth have added another dynamic young piece to their roster.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 25
Chicago Blackhawks receive bad news in trade bid for JJ Peterka: Report
Last week, the Chicago Blackhawks took a risk on a struggling veteran when they traded with the Seattle Kraken for left-wing Andrew Burakovsky. In 79 games with Seattle last season, Burakovsky, 30, scored just 37 points on 10 goals in 27 assists.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 20
Chicago Blackhawks ‘squarely’ in mix to pull off trade for JJ Peterka: Report
Given the increased cap space around the league and the Chicago Blackhawks‘ prospects for the upcoming season, general manager Kyle Davidson is not expected to make a splashy acquisition in free agency this summer.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 16
What could the Sabres get in a trade for JJ Peterka?
JJ Peterka may be one of the more interesting pieces available on the market this summer. Among all of the higher end targets, he’s by far the youngest at 23 years old, and with 27 goals and 68 points on last year’s Buffalo Sabres team, he’ll bring a scoring punch to any lineup.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 16
Peterka Situation a Crossroads for Sabres Management, Ownership
The Buffalo Sabres face yet another critical offseason in a rebuild that will seemingly never end. The biggest news out of the Sabres’ camp so far is that young winger J.J.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / June 12
Rangers reportedly preparing offer sheet for rising superstar
It's been a transitional period for the New York Rangers in the last several months.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: J.J. Peterka
It seems like fans, management, and players are ready to move on from the 2024-25 Buffalo Sabres season. Given its massively-disappointing ending, it only stands to reason that all eyes are looking ahead to the potential trades, draft targets, and everything the offseason entails.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6
Rangers are showing interest in young Sabres winger
The Buffalo Sabres aren’t expected to be much of a focus at this year’s trade deadline, but one young star has seen his name circulate around rumors.
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