what did Utah give up when they traded for J.J. Peterka

Utah gave up J.J. Peterka to Boston and, in return, got the No. 23 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft plus a conditional 2028 first-round pick from the Florida Panthers; that 2028 pick is top-10 protected, with Boston able to switch to its own 2029 first if needed.

What Utah lost

• A young top-six winger in Peterka, who had just been acquired by Utah a year earlier.

• A player who produced 47 points this season, including 25 goals last year, according to reports on the move.

What Utah got back

• Boston’s 2026 first-round pick, No. 23 overall.

• A 2028 first-round pick tied to Florida, with protection language attached.

Extra wrinkle

Utah later flipped the No. 23 pick to Detroit for goaltender Sebastian Cossa, so the original return didn’t stay in Utah’s hands for long.

TL;DR: Utah gave up Peterka and got two first-rounders back, but the 2026 pick was quickly moved again.