The Utah Mammoth made a significant offseason move by acquiring restricted free agent J.J. Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. This transaction, which sends Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring to Buffalo, reflects the Mammoth's aggressive strategy in improving their roster. Peterka, a 23-year-old winger, is coming off a strong season where he scored 27 goals and recorded 68 points. His addition is expected to enhance the Mammoth's offensive capabilities, especially after they struggled to convert scoring chances into goals last season.

Meanwhile, the Sabres received solid players in return but may have missed an opportunity to bolster their roster further given Peterka's potential. They now have depth in Doan and Kesselring, with the latter contributing effectively on defense. However, the Sabres still need to address their own scoring issues and the trade leaves some questions about whether they secured enough value in return for a player who was pivotal in their lineup.