Mammoth acquire J.J. Peterka

The Utah Mammoth have acquired J.J. Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring.

The Mammoth have signed Peterka to a 5-year contract with a cap hit of $7.7 million. The contract will cover 4 RFA years and 1 UFA year.

Peterka had reportedly wanted out of Buffalo, but the Sabres had been hesitant to move the young winger. He is set to be a RFA July 1.

Peterka, 23, had 27 goals and 41 assists in 77 games for the Sabres last season.

Doan, 23, had 7 goals and 12 assists in 51 games for Utah last season. Kesselring, 25, had 7 goals and 22 assists in 82 games for the club.