Utah added a quiet but practical piece to its blue line mix, bringing in veteran defenseman Andrew Peeke on a one-year, $1 million contract as the roster continues to take shape.
The 28-year-old arrives after a steady season with the Boston Bruins , where he carved out a consistent bottom-four role, finishing with five goals and 14 points across 77 games while averaging 19:23 of ice time. He also appeared in six playoff games, adding an assist while logging nearly 20 minutes a night before Boston exited in the opening round.
Peeke, a 6-foot-3 defender known more for his reach and reliability than flash, is coming off a three-year contract that carried a $2.75 million cap hit. He now shifts into a lower-cost, short-term deal as he looks to re-establish value and role clarity in Utah's evolving defensive group.
Originally selected 34th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2016 NHL Draft, Peeke has appeared in 386 career NHL games split between Columbus and Boston, totaling 16 goals and 75 points while developing into a matchup and depth-minute option.
Internationally, the Parkland, Florida native has also represented the United States twice at the IIHF World Championship, earning a gold medal in 2025 as part of a U.S. roster that continued to build depth on the back end.
For Utah, the move is a low-risk addition — but one that brings experience, penalty-kill ability, and a right-shot presence to a group still taking shape.
The Utah Mammoth have had a wild offseason. Credit: Danny Wild - Imagn Images
The Mammoth have been active throughout the offseason, headlined by a major swing that saw them acquire longtime New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck in a deal that sent defenseman Sean Durzi , forward prospect Cole Beaudoin, and a 2027 third-round pick the other way.
They also made a notable move in net, trading for goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa , once viewed as a key piece of the Detroit Red Wings ' future, in another step aimed at reshaping their long-term depth.
