In this episode of the 9 Rows Back podcast, I discuss the major trade involving the Utah Mammoth acquiring 23-year-old winger JJ Peterka from Buffalo in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. Peterka, coming off a career-best season, is expected to significantly boost the Mammoth's offensive core. The podcast covers the potential impact of his addition, the contributions of Kesselring and Doan to Buffalo, and the overall landscape of the teams post-trade. Thoughts from Bill and Chris Armstrong, the episode delves into how this move positions the Mammoth for future success while acknowledging the bittersweet nature of trading valuable players.

In this episode of the Nine Rows Back podcast, I discuss the Utah Mammoth's upcoming NHL draft, focusing on potential picks and the team's strategy. Plus a little trivia about last year's draft, short story on last years draft, where Utah picked Tij Iginla as their first overall pick. The Utah Mammoth hold the fourth overall pick, and I analyze potential draft choices, such as Michael Misa and Matthew Schafer, Anton Frondell, James Hagens, Caleb Desnoyers, and Porter Martone. The episode transitions into a discussion on free agency, assessing the previous season's signings and their impacts. Potential new signings like Sam Bennett, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand, Brock Boeser and Nikolaj Ehlers are considered. The episode concludes with a call for listener engagement and social media interaction.

Utah Mammoth's Exciting 2025 Preseason Schedule Announced!

Exciting Updates for the Utah Mammoth 2025-2026 NHL Season!

In this episode, we dive into the upcoming 2025-2026 season for the Utah Mammoth. Topics include Delta Center renovations, what impact might that have on the start of the NHL season, a preseason schedule surprise, and details about the upcoming prospects development camp. Join us for a look at what promises to be an exciting season for the Utah Mammoth, hosted by the 9 Rows Back Podcast.