-
-
Follow Us
-
On Facebook
On Flipboard
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / October 23
Bruins Should Reform the 'Kids' Line With Fraser Minten, JJ Peterka & Marat Khusnutdinov
The NHL regular season is underway, and after 11 games, the Boston Bruins’ lineup is taking shape. The younger stars are taking over, becoming bright spots in a lineup that was once dominated by veterans.
Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / October 2
JJ Peterka OT goal lifts Bruins past Jets
JJ Peterka scored with 1:39 left in overtime to propel the visiting Boston Bruins to a come-from-behind, 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 1
JJ Peterka, Bruins travel to face Connor Hellebuyck-less Jets
The Boston Bruins were looking to upgrade their speed and skill among their forwards over the offseason, leading to the acquisition of winger JJ Peterka in a trade with the Utah Mammoth.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / September 30
JJ Peterka made a great first impression in Bruins debut
The opening day of the 2026-27 NHL season is in the books, and we’ve already seen some terrific goals. Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander had a couple dandies, and Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway in his first game back with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / September 10
JJ Peterka Is a Solution to the Bruins’ Woeful Depth
During the summer, the Boston Bruins added a legitimate top-six forward in JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. The cost of the trade was hefty, as the Bruins sent two first-round picks (23rd overall in 2026) and the Florida Panthers’ first-round pick in 2028.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26
The Bruins Wanted JJ Peterka For A Long Time
Marco Sturm and JJ Peterka have never crossed paths. According to both of their profiles on Elite Prospects, despite being prominent hockey figures of their native Germany, the two have never been professionally together until earlier this summer.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19
Five NHL players who could thrive with their new teams in 2026-27
Sometimes a player and a team just don’t fit. The player can have talent worthy of a large role, and the team could have a great environment where most players excel, but not every player can suit every team’s needs, and vice versa.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 13
Bruins Still Need Top-6 Forward Help After Peterka Trade
The Boston Bruins have addressed several needs this offseason while also making some fairly significant organizational changes, particularly involving their AHL affiliate.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 10
Bruins are taking an expensive gamble on JJ Peterka
The Boston Bruins did not trade two first-round picks for Peterka to become another useful name in the lineup.
Boston Bruins News / Boston Bruins On SI / August 10
Boston Bruins Reveal New Jersey Numbers For 2026-27 Season
The Boston Bruins have announced the numbers for the new players added to the roster this offseason. Forward JJ Peterka will wear the No. 10. Peterka was traded to Boston from Utah on June 26 for a pair of first round picks- the No.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Boston Bruins News / The Lead / July 29
Did the Boston Bruins Improve in July?
When the Boston Bruins acquired JJ Peterka on the first day of the NHL Draft, the move quickly became the biggest headline of their offseason. However, July brought several other trades that deserve attention.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21
How Much Did The Bruins Benefit From Adding JJ Peterka, Losing Viktor Arvidsson?
The Boston Bruins made a big splash this summer in adding JJ Peterka. After the 2026 NHL Draft, where Boston sent two first-round picks to Utah for the young German winger, it began to seem less likely they would retain a player they bought low on last season, who found great success in black and gold.
Utah Mammoth News / The Lead / July 8
How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka?
On June 25, 2025, the Utah Mammoth swung for the fences by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. To get the young winger, the Mammoth departed with fan favorite Josh Doan.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 4
NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a viable (and smart) strategy
NHL general managers are finally starting to realize restricted free agency is not only a viable strategy, it might also be one of the best options teams can have in finding impact talent.
Was JJ Peterka Worth the Bruins’ First-Round Pick?
The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft took place in Buffalo at the KeyBank Center. This year, the Boston Bruins were supposed to secure eight picks in total across all rounds.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27
JJ Peterka trade grades for Bruins, Mammoth
As trades and major moves went down in the days prior to the NHL Draft, it seemed the Boston Bruins were sitting on their hands and that general manager Don Sweeney was not going to accomplish anything.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
NHL trade grades: JJ Peterka, Pavel Dorofeyev, Mason McTavish get moved on busy day
The NHL Draft is typically a huge time for trades, and it lived up to that reputation in the early part of Friday's first round.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26
Bruins to acquire JJ Peterka from Mammoth: Instant analysis and reaction
The Boston Bruins and Utah Mammoth are hoping to busy up their draft night early.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26, 2025
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, 2025
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.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / June 25, 2025
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 16, 2025
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.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / June 12, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Popular Quizzes
Today's Latest News
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
ADVERTISE
JOBS
FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.