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! In this episode of the 9 Rows Back podcast, we dive into the newly announced 2025 preseason schedule for the Utah Mammoth. The schedule includes seven games with two home games, four away matches, and a neutral site game. Key matchups feature games against the Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, and Los Angeles Kings. Excitement builds as the team prepares to play the first events at the renovated Delta Center. Listeners are also encouraged to stay tuned and check out an upcoming podcast on NHL free agency and the NHL draft.