Utah acquired forward J.J. Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. Peterka, who would’ve been a restricted free agent, agreed to a five-year, $38.5 million contract extension ($7.7 million average annual value) with the Mammoth as part of the trade.

After weeks of trade rumors, the Buffalo Sabres have finally dealt winger JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan. Peterka was one of the hottest names on the market,