"Peeke was taken in the second round (34th overall) in 2016 by the Blue Jackets. After a three-year collegiate career at Notre Dame and some time in the AHL with the Cleveland Monsters, Peeke became a regular in the Jackets' lineup, playing 82 and 80 games in 2021-22 and 2022-23. But after falling out of favor in Columbus, he was traded to the B's for Jakub Zboril and a 2027 third-round pick at the 2024 trade deadline."
"But individually I just think I gained a lot of confidence in knowing who I am as a player. Going in there, there were a lot of great defensemen (including his former Columbus teammate Zach Werenski) on that team and being able to play good minutes, be relied on and trusted by the coaches. I think in that tournament, I really stepped up my game to another level and took a lot on my plate."
Andrew Peeke is a 27-year-old stay-at-home defenseman for the Boston Bruins who serves as a reliable third-pairing anchor. Winning gold with Team USA at the World Championships boosted his confidence and reinforced his self-awareness as a player trusted for meaningful minutes. Drafted 34th overall by Columbus in 2016 after a Notre Dame college career and AHL time in Cleveland, Peeke became a regular in Columbus before being traded to Boston at the 2024 deadline. He played 76 games last season for the Bruins and has 11 goals and 50 assists for 61 points in 309 NHL games, emphasizing defense over offense while seeking incremental improvements.
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