Feb 27, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images. [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2620e9c9-b51b-480e-a63b-80a22020ca86.jpeg] Feb 27, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images. One potential trade target for the Minnesota Wild got traded last night to the Utah Mammoth. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-blockbuster-trade-with-utah-sends-disgruntled-winger-to-mammoth-for-defensive-depth-son-of-nhl-icon]We previously talked about Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka as a possible trade target for the Wild. But he was dealt last night. Minnesota Wild Trade Target: JJ Peterka. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/minnesota-wild-trade-target-jj-peterka-1] The Sabres got back defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Dean. The Mammoth instantly locked up Peterka with a five year contract at $7.7 million average annual salary. According to a report by Michael Russo of The Athletic, [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6453487/2025/06/26/wild-trades-free-agency-nhl/] the Wild actually offered forward Marco Rossi as a starting point in a potential trade for Peterka but the Sabres decided to take Utah's deal. Peterka, 23, is the same age as Rossi and is in a similar spot. He is (was) a restricted free agent and is coming off a big year. Peterka had 27 goals, 41 assists, and 68 points in 77 games for the Sabres during the 2024-25 season. Rossi, 23, had 24 goals, 36 assists, and 60 points in 82 games for the Wild during the 2024-25 season. With Peterka off the market, the Wild will have to look elsewhere for a potential trade. OTHER WILD NEWS Minnesota Wild Trade Freddy Gaudreau To Seattle For A Draft Pick [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0c2f306b-2170-474d-ae44-0e53b325b957.jpeg] Minnesota Wild Trade Freddy Gaudreau To Seattle For A Draft Pick <b>ST. PAUL, Minn -</b> The Minnesota Wild have<a href="https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1938257080089243787"> traded center Freddy Gaudreau</a> to the Seattle Kraken for a fourth round draft pick. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/report-minnesota-wild-trade-freddy-gaudreau-to-seattle] 'The Narrative Out There Is That We Are Dying To Trade Him, That's Not The Case At All': Wild GM Bill Guerin Shines Light On Marco Rossi Situation [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/bd83f8d0-1790-428c-a358-33e7298ef5c3.jpeg] 'The Narrative Out There Is That We Are Dying To Trade Him, That's Not The Case At All': Wild GM Bill Guerin Shines Light On Marco Rossi Situation <b>ST. PAUL, Minn - </b>July 1st is quickly approaching, a week from Tuesday that is. This means the Minnesota Wild have eight days to figure out a solution to the Marco Rossi situation before he is eligible to sign an offer sheet with any team on July 1. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/minnesota-wild/latest-news/the-narrative-out-there-is-that-we-are-dying-to-trade-him-that-s-not-the-case-at-all-wild-gm-bill-guerin-shines-light-on-marco-rossi-situation]
