The Buffalo Sabres traded forward JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night, ending weeks of speculation about the 23-year-old restricted free agent’s future.
The Mammoth sent 23-year-old winger Josh Doan and 25-year-old defenseman Michael Kesselring to Buffalo for Peterka, who also agreed with Utah on a five-year contract extension with an average annual value (average annual value) of $7.7 million.
Peterka just completed his third NHL season with 27 goals and 41 assists for 68 points in 77 games. It was his second straight season with at least 27 goals. His ice time (18:11 on average) and power-play numbers (six goals, 12 assists) both went up.
There was speculation around the NHL that Peterka wanted a new start with another team rather than reupping with the Sabres, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2011. Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams was asked earlier this week whether Peterka had requested a trade.
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