JJ Peterka’s move to the Utah Mammoth didn’t wait for free agency. The 23-year-old forward inked a five-year, $38.5 million contract, carrying an average annual value of $7.7 million. Fans in Buffalo were caught off guard, but Peterka had been at the center of trade rumors for months before the deal finally materialized.

Months after the trade, Peterka joined David Pagnotta and Dennis Bernstein on the European Player Media Tour to discuss the transition from the Buffalo Sabres to his new team. His candid reflections offered insight into both the personal and professional side of such a high-profile move.

For Peterka, the change represents more than a contract; it is an opportunity to join a young core poised to make an impact. “Obviously, a little weird at the start. Never gotten through

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