New York Rangers Narrowing In on Acquiring Sabres' J.J. Peterka
The New York Rangers are believed to be narrowing in on a deal to add 23-year-old breakout J.J. Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres.
Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) on X Keep an eye on #NYR on Friday. Sources indicate Rangers have had 'advanced discussions' with #Sabrehood on forward JJ Peterka. Let's see where it goes. From @SportsOnPrimeCA:
The German native has been one of the few bright spots for a lacking Sabres team as the youngster has recorded 51 points in 59 games played this season for nearly a point-per-game average. It marks his career-high in points after hitting 50 points in 82 games last season.
JJ Peterka Scores Goal Off Capitals Goaltender! #nhl #shorts undefined
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The return package is not yet known for Peterka but it should be a big one as not many expected him to be dealt at the deadline. The Sabres finally have a growing young talent yet opt to deal them right when they are starting to round into form.
The Sabres are looking to remain competitive in terms of finishing with better chances to land the first overall pick and present a decent value for us to profit as they have an over/under set at 74.5 for regular season points.
They sit in last place in the East and have a 24-31-6 record with 54 points which means they can't earn ten more wins over their next 21 games and that shouldn't be too difficult considering they have the second-hardest remaining strength of schedule.
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